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Lieu de l’enterrement/commemoration
Fils de Walter et Ada Sparks, de 474, Windermere Avenue, Toronto.
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Caporal suppléant 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.
Galerie numérique de
Caporal suppléant 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
Galerie numérique de
Caporal suppléant 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
Galerie numérique de
Caporal suppléant 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
Galerie numérique de
Caporal suppléant 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
Galerie numérique de
Caporal suppléant 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).
Galerie numérique de
Caporal suppléant Douglas Earl Sparks
Galerie numérique de
Caporal suppléant Douglas Earl Sparks
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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Caporal suppléant 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
Galerie numérique de
Caporal suppléant 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
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Caporal suppléant 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
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Caporal suppléant 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
Galerie numérique de
Caporal suppléant 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
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Caporal suppléant 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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Caporal suppléant 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
Galerie numérique de
Caporal suppléant Douglas Earl Sparks
Inscription on the Menin Gate … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
Galerie numérique de
Caporal suppléant 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.
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Caporal suppléant Douglas Earl Sparks
From the Toronto Telegram May 1915. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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Caporal suppléant Douglas Earl Sparks
From the Toronto Telegram October 1914. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
Galerie numérique de
Caporal suppléant 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
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MÉMORIAL DE LA PORTE DE MENIN (YPRES) Belgique
Le Mémorial de la Porte de Menin (Ypres) est situé dans la partie est de la ville de Ypres (maintenant Ieper) dans la province de la Flandre-Occidentale, sur la route de Menin et de Courtrai. Il porte les noms de 55 000 hommes disparus sans laisser de traces lors de la défense du saillant d'Ypres durant la Première Guerre mondiale.
Dessiné par Sir Reginald Blomfield et érigé par la Commission des sépultures de guerre de l'Empire (maintenant du Commonwealth), ce Mémorial comprend une salle du Souvenir " longue de 36,6 mètres et large de 20,1 mètres. Au centre se trouve un large escalier conduisant aux remparts qui surplombent les douves et les loggias sur colonnes qui entourent le monument. Sur les murs intérieurs de la salle, du côté de l'escalier, ainsi que sur les murs des loggias, les noms des morts sont inscrits par régiments et par corps sur des panneaux en pierre de Portland.
Au-dessus de l'arche centrale on peut lire en anglais une inscription dont voici la traduction:
AUX ARMÉES DE L'EMPIRE BRITANNIQUE QUI COMBATTIRENT ICI DE 1914 À 1918 ET À LEURS MORTS DONT LA TOMBE EST INCONNUE.
Et, au-dessus de l'escalier qui conduit à la salle principale, on peut lire en anglais une inscription dont voici la traduction :
À LA PLUS GRANDE GLOIRE DE DIEU ICI SONT INSCRITS LES NOMS DES SOLDATS QUI SONT TOMBÉS DANS LE SAILLANT D'YPRES, MAIS QUE LES HASARDS DE LA GUERRE ONT EMPÊCHÉS D'AVOIR UNE IDENTITÉ ET UNE SÉPULTURE HONORABLE COMME LEURS CAMARADES DANS LA MORT.
Chaque jour à 20 h, une cérémonie toute simple rappelle encore aujourd'hui le souvenir des morts. Alors que la circulation est arrêtée à la barrière, deux clairons (quatre dans les grandes occasions) sonnent l'appel aux morts. Les deux trompettes d'argent utilisées durant la cérémonie ont été données au Comité de l'appel aux morts par un officier de l'Artillerie royale canadienne, qui servait dans la 10e batterie de St. Catharines (Ontario), à Ypres, en avril 1915."
Pour plus d’informations, visitez la Commission des sépultures de guerre du Commonwealth (site disponible en anglais seulement).
L’image du coquelicot est une marque déposée de la Légion royale canadienne (Direction nationale) et est utilisée avec sa permission. Cliquez ici pour en savoir plus sur le coquelicot.
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