About Harold Sparkes
Lived 1896 – 1917 (aged 20–21). Harold Sparkes was a British association football player.
Personal life Sparkes took an apprenticeship as a plumber and later worked as a clerk. On 11 June 1915, 10 months after the outbreak of the First World War, he enlisted as a private in the Royal Scots.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Harold Sparkes?
English footballer (1896-1917)
When was Harold Sparkes born?
Harold Sparkes was born in 1896 in Glossop.
When did Harold Sparkes die?
Harold Sparkes died on 3 June 1917 in Pas-de-Calais.
What was Harold Sparkes's occupation?
Harold Sparkes was an association football player.
What nationality was Harold Sparkes?
Harold Sparkes was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harold Sparkes. https://biography.guide/harold-sparkes/
MLA: "Harold Sparkes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/harold-sparkes/.
Chicago: "Harold Sparkes." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/harold-sparkes/.
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