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Soldier Details:
Surname: Sparry
Initials:   G.
Rank:   Lance Corporal
Army No.:  P/8748
Notes:   MFP. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 2/6/1916 to 6/12/1916. Formerly Pte. 11 Worcestershire Regt, No. 25176. 31/8/1917 Discharged. Info from Pension Index Cards:- 6/MS/1182, Sparry, George, MFP, P/8748, A/L/Cpl, 31/8/1917 to discharge, born 1972, married, 43 Highbury Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, disability pneumonia, bronchitis & emphysema. Last entry 6/11/1922, disability 20%, 8/- per week from 15/11/1911 to 13/11/1923. Also:- 6/APD/134, Sparry, George, Worcester (MFP), 8748, L/Cpl, 31/8/18 to discharge, born 1872, married, 43 Highbury Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, disability chronic bronchitis following pneumonia, pre war occupation Ganger, Birmingham Corporation. pre war earnings £1-9-11 per week, assessed under article 3 £2-7-10 per week. Also:- MINISTRY OF PENSIONS PF23M, Sparry, George, 8748, MFP widow Sparry, Annie, 43 Highbury Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, 6/MS/1182- 6/APD/135 - 11/W/55947, 21/4/1932. Also:- CLAIMANT MPW5, 11/W/55947, Sparry, Annie, Man's name Sparry, George, 8748, L/Cpl, MFP, relationship to man Widow, 6/MS/11982 - 6/APD/135. Aslo:- Sparry, George, DEAD 10/11/1932, MFP & Worcs., 8748, Am 26/9/1917 @ 27/6 from 1/9/1917 to 5/3/1918, Chelsea No. 1129.21H, Received 27/9/1917, 43 Highbury Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham. George Sparry.

Decorations/Medals/Awards (1)
  1. Decoration:   Silver War Badge Gazette Date: 1917-10-12 Gazette Issue: WO 329/3243 Gazette Page: List MPC/33
Citation:   Badge No. 261625. Enlisted 29/10/1915, discharged 31/8/1917, army order 265 of 1917, sec. D. Age 44years. Served Abroad.