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Son of Walter and Ada Sparks, of 474, Windermere Avenue, Toronto.
Digital gallery of Lance Corporal Douglas Earl Sparks
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Digital gallery of
Lance Corporal Douglas Earl Sparks
In memory of the members of the 15th, 92nd and 134th Battalions (48th Highlanders) who went to war and did not return. Remembered by the 48th Highlanders Museum 73 Simcoe St. Toronto, Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me.
Digital gallery of
Lance Corporal Douglas Earl Sparks
In memory of the Harbord Collegiate Institute students who served during World War I and World War II and did not return home. <P>
Submitted for the project Operation: Picture Me
Digital gallery of
Lance Corporal Douglas Earl Sparks
In memory of the Harbord Collegiate Institute students who served during World War I and World War II and did not return home. <P>
Submitted for the project Operation: Picture Me
Digital gallery of
Lance Corporal Douglas Earl Sparks
In memory of the Harbord Collegiate Institute students who served during World War I and World War II and did not return home. <P>
Submitted for the project Operation: Picture Me
Digital gallery of
Lance Corporal Douglas Earl Sparks
In memory of the Harbord Collegiate Institute students who served during World War I and World War II and did not return home. <P>
Submitted for the project Operation: Picture Me
Digital gallery of
Lance Corporal Douglas Earl Sparks
World War One memorial tablet, St. Paul's (Anglican), Bloor St. East, Toronto, Ontario. One of two memorial tablets set within a spectacular carved alabaster chancel screen. Erected in memory of the men of St. Paul's who died during the first World War and unveiled in March 1926. Each alabaster tablet incorporates mosaic work depicting kneeling angels holding a laurel wreath and a torch. Seventy-six names in total were listed by date of death. Inscribed: 'DYING AND BEHOLD WE LIVE', and 'So he passed over, and all the trumpets sounded for him on the other side.' (John Bunyan).
Digital gallery of
Lance Corporal Douglas Earl Sparks
Digital gallery of
Lance Corporal Douglas Earl Sparks
Cap Badge 15th Bn (48th Highlanders of Canada). Submitted by Capt V Goldman, 15th Bn Memorial Project Team. DILEAS GU BRATH
Digital gallery of
Lance Corporal Douglas Earl Sparks
One of two memorial plaques dedicated on 24 April 2010 to commemorate those members of the 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders of Canada) who fell during the 2nd Battle of Ypres 22-26 April 1915. This memorial plaque is located on Gravenstafel Ridge. DILEAS GU BRATH
Digital gallery of
Lance Corporal Douglas Earl Sparks
One of two memorial plaques dedicated on 24 April 2010 to commemorate those members of the 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders of Canada) who fell during the 2nd Battle of Ypres 22-26 April 1915. This memorial plaque is located in the town of St Julien. DILEAS GU BRATH
Digital gallery of
Lance Corporal Douglas Earl Sparks
Menin Gate panel where Lance Corporal Douglas Sparks is commemorated. Photo by BGen Young (ret) and submitted by Capt (ret) V Goldman of the 15th Bn Memorial Project. DILEAS GU BRATH
Digital gallery of
Lance Corporal Douglas Earl Sparks
One of two memorial plaques dedicated on 24 April 2010 to commemorate those members of the 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders of Canada) who fell during the 2nd Battle of Ypres 22-26 April 1915. This memorial is located in the town of St. Julien. DILEAS GU BRATH
Digital gallery of
Lance Corporal Douglas Earl Sparks
One of two memorial plaques dedicated on 24 April 2010 to commemorate those members of the 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders of Canada) who fell during the 2nd Battle of Ypres 22-26 April 1915. This memorial is located on Gravenstafel Ridge. DILEAS GU BRATH
Digital gallery of
Lance Corporal Douglas Earl Sparks
Record of Service Card (front side). From archives 48th Highlanders of Canada Regimental Museum. Submitted by 15th Bn Memorial Project Team. DILEAS GU BRATH
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Lance Corporal Douglas Earl Sparks
Record of Service Card (reverse side). From archives 48th Highlanders of Canada Regimental Museum. Submitted by 15th Bn Memorial Project Team. DILEAS GU BRATH
Digital gallery of
Lance Corporal Douglas Earl Sparks
Inscription on the Menin Gate … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
Digital gallery of
Lance Corporal Douglas Earl Sparks
St. Paul's Church in Toronto has more than 30 separate memorials from the First World War, including windows, chancel screens, tablets, panels, and artifacts. In proud and loving memory of Douglas Earl Sparks son of Walter and Ada Sparks. Lance Corporal in the 15th Battalion C.E.F. Born Jan 3rd 1896 and Killed in Action April 24th 1915 during the second battle of Ypres when the Germans first made use of poisonous gas in Attack. The left flank of the Canadian Division was left dangerously exposed to serious attack in flank. In spite of the danger to which they were exposed the Canadians held their ground with a magnificent display of tenacity and courage, the bearing and conduct of these splendid troops averted a disaster which might have been attended with the most serious consequences. Sir John French's despatch. Erected by family and friends.
Digital gallery of
Lance Corporal Douglas Earl Sparks
From the Toronto Telegram May 1915. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
Digital gallery of
Lance Corporal Douglas Earl Sparks
From the Toronto Telegram October 1914. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
Digital gallery of
Lance Corporal Douglas Earl Sparks
From the Toronto Telegram March 1919. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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In memory of the members of the 15th, 92nd and 134th Battalions (48th Highlanders) who went to war and did not return. Remembered by the 48th Highlanders Museum 73 Simcoe St. Toronto, Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me.
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In memory of the Harbord Collegiate Institute students who served during World War I and World War II and did not return home. <P> Submitted for the project Operation: Picture Me
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In memory of the Harbord Collegiate Institute students who served during World War I and World War II and did not return home. <P> Submitted for the project Operation: Picture Me
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In memory of the Harbord Collegiate Institute students who served during World War I and World War II and did not return home. <P> Submitted for the project Operation: Picture Me
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In memory of the Harbord Collegiate Institute students who served during World War I and World War II and did not return home. <P> Submitted for the project Operation: Picture Me
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World War One memorial tablet, St. Paul's (Anglican), Bloor St. East, Toronto, Ontario. One of two memorial tablets set within a spectacular carved alabaster chancel screen. Erected in memory of the men of St. Paul's who died during the first World War and unveiled in March 1926. Each alabaster tablet incorporates mosaic work depicting kneeling angels holding a laurel wreath and a torch. Seventy-six names in total were listed by date of death. Inscribed: 'DYING AND BEHOLD WE LIVE', and 'So he passed over, and all the trumpets sounded for him on the other side.' (John Bunyan).
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Cap Badge 15th Bn (48th Highlanders of Canada). Submitted by Capt V Goldman, 15th Bn Memorial Project Team. DILEAS GU BRATH
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One of two memorial plaques dedicated on 24 April 2010 to commemorate those members of the 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders of Canada) who fell during the 2nd Battle of Ypres 22-26 April 1915. This memorial plaque is located on Gravenstafel Ridge. DILEAS GU BRATH
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One of two memorial plaques dedicated on 24 April 2010 to commemorate those members of the 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders of Canada) who fell during the 2nd Battle of Ypres 22-26 April 1915. This memorial plaque is located in the town of St Julien. DILEAS GU BRATH
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Menin Gate panel where Lance Corporal Douglas Sparks is commemorated. Photo by BGen Young (ret) and submitted by Capt (ret) V Goldman of the 15th Bn Memorial Project. DILEAS GU BRATH
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One of two memorial plaques dedicated on 24 April 2010 to commemorate those members of the 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders of Canada) who fell during the 2nd Battle of Ypres 22-26 April 1915. This memorial is located in the town of St. Julien. DILEAS GU BRATH
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One of two memorial plaques dedicated on 24 April 2010 to commemorate those members of the 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders of Canada) who fell during the 2nd Battle of Ypres 22-26 April 1915. This memorial is located on Gravenstafel Ridge. DILEAS GU BRATH
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Record of Service Card (front side). From archives 48th Highlanders of Canada Regimental Museum. Submitted by 15th Bn Memorial Project Team. DILEAS GU BRATH
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Record of Service Card (reverse side). From archives 48th Highlanders of Canada Regimental Museum. Submitted by 15th Bn Memorial Project Team. DILEAS GU BRATH
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Inscription on the Menin Gate … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
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St. Paul's Church in Toronto has more than 30 separate memorials from the First World War, including windows, chancel screens, tablets, panels, and artifacts. In proud and loving memory of Douglas Earl Sparks son of Walter and Ada Sparks. Lance Corporal in the 15th Battalion C.E.F. Born Jan 3rd 1896 and Killed in Action April 24th 1915 during the second battle of Ypres when the Germans first made use of poisonous gas in Attack. The left flank of the Canadian Division was left dangerously exposed to serious attack in flank. In spite of the danger to which they were exposed the Canadians held their ground with a magnificent display of tenacity and courage, the bearing and conduct of these splendid troops averted a disaster which might have been attended with the most serious consequences. Sir John French's despatch. Erected by family and friends.
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From the Toronto Telegram May 1915. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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From the Toronto Telegram October 1914. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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From the Toronto Telegram March 1919. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
In the Books of Remembrance
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Page 37 of the First World War Book of Remembrance.
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MENIN GATE (YPRES) MEMORIAL Belgium
The Menin Gate Memorial is situated at the eastern side of the town of Ypres (now Ieper) in the Province of West Flanders, on the road to Menin and Courtrai. It bears the names of 55,000 men who were lost without trace during the defence of the Ypres Salient in the First World War. Designed by Sir Reginald Blomfield and erected by the Imperial (now Commonwealth) War Graves Commission, it consists of a Hall of Memory", 36.6 metres long by 20.1 metres wide. In the centre are broad staircases leading to the ramparts which overlook the moat, and to pillared loggias which run the whole length of the structure. On the inner walls of the Hall, on the side of the staircases and on the walls of the loggias, panels of Portland stone bear the names of the dead, inscribed by regiment and corps. Carved in stone above the central arch are the words:
TO THE ARMIES OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE WHO STOOD HERE FROM 1914 TO 1918 AND TO THOSE OF THEIR DEAD WHO HAVE NO KNOWN GRAVE.
Over the two staircases leading from the main Hall is the inscription:
HERE ARE RECORDED NAMES OF OFFICERS AND MEN WHO FELL IN YPRES SALIENT BUT TO WHOM THE FORTUNE OF WAR DENIED THE KNOWN AND HONOURED BURIAL GIVEN TO THEIR COMRADES IN DEATH.
The dead are remembered to this day in a simple ceremony that takes place every evening at 8:00 p.m. All traffic through the gateway in either direction is halted, and two buglers (on special occasions four) move to the centre of the Hall and sound the Last Post. Two silver trumpets for use in the ceremony are a gift to the Ypres Last Post Committee by an officer of the Royal Canadian Artillery, who served with the 10th Battery, of St. Catharines, Ontario, in Ypres in April 1915."
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