Sapper 706

1st Australian Mining Corps

Creswick

Brother Luke Spargo of Carl St South Dudley

Meeniyan 14/9/1915

Age 42 years and 7 months 5'8", 10 stone 6 pounds, blue eyes and dark hair.

Church of England

Labourer

He was killed in action on 15/8/1916 near Armentieres

He was buried at Cite Bon Jean Cemetery Armentieres, France

He lived and worked in or near Meeniyan, Victoria


He is on t he Meeniyan Honour Roll
14/9/15 He enlisted in Meeniyan
He had a medical in Meeniyan with Dr. Molloy
20/2/16 He embarked from Sydney on the HMAT Ulysses
15/8/16 He was killed in action
4/7/17 Luke received a parcel
The effects were an identity discs, metal watch and chain, 2 pouches, purse wrist watch strap, mirror, regimental colours, pocket book, 2 testaments, wallet, pencil, letters, envelopes, cards needle case, small booklet, horse shoes, pendant and handkerchief
13/11/22 Luke Spargo received the medals
In his will Henry left all to his brother