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Sheffield City Battalion [in Egypt], 1916
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Sheffield City Battalion [in Egypt], 1916
Richard Arthur Sparling is on the extreme right (cross marked on helmet).Sparling (1890 - 1972) served as a sergeant (and as Orderly Room clerk) in the 12th Battalion York and Lancaster Regiment (Sheffield City Battalion, or Sheffield Pals) in World War One. In 1911 he lived at 35 Pickering Road, Sheffield with his widowed mother, Annie, and his brother George, sister in law Mary Ellen and his niece Marjorie (aged 3). Richard was described as a sports and pastimes reporter. He joined up in September 1914 aged 24. In civilian life he was a sports writer / journalist. He is shown on the 1911 census for Pickering Road aged 20 and is described as a sports writer for a newspaper. Later, he was sports editor of Sheffield Daily Telegraph. He married Millie Archer, whilst on leave from Active Service in August 1915. They had two daughters, Joan ( - 1990) and Marie ( - 2004).
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: arc00327
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This print captures the Sheffield City Battalion during their time in Egypt in 1916. Amongst the brave soldiers, Richard Arthur Sparling can be seen standing on the extreme right, his helmet marked with a cross. Serving as a sergeant and Orderly Room clerk in the 12th Battalion York and Lancaster Regiment (Sheffield City Battalion), Sparling played an integral role in World War One. Before joining the war effort at the age of 24 in September 1914, Sparling resided at 35 Pickering Road, Sheffield with his widowed mother Annie, brother George, sister-in-law Mary Ellen, and young niece Marjorie. A talented sports and pastimes reporter by profession, he was known for his work as a sports writer/journalist for a local newspaper. Following his service overseas, Sparling married Millie Archer while on leave from Active Service in August 1915. The couple went on to have two daughters named Joan and Marie. In civilian life, he became the esteemed sports editor of Sheffield Daily Telegraph. Preserved within Sheffield Libraries' archives (arc00327), this historic photograph not only showcases these courageous soldiers but also offers us a glimpse into Richard Arthur Sparling's remarkable journey through war and love.
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