| Regimental number | 992 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 1 Botany Street, Carlton, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs T Sparks, Sen Botany Street, Carlton, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 19 August 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Battalion, H Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A19 Afric on 18 October 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 15 August 1915 |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Surname spelt SPARKES Willlam spelt William |
