Henry Spargo

Name   Henry Spargo

Number    Sapper 706

Battalion   1^st Australian Mining Corps

Place of Birth   Creswick

Next of Kin   brother Luke Spargo of Carl St South Dudley

Date and place of enlistment   Meeniyan 14/9/1915

Physical details   Age 42 years and 7 months 5’ 8 ½ ”, 10 stone 6 pounds, blue eyes and dark hair.

Religion   Church of England

Occupation   Labourer

Date and place of death

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

Location of memorial

He was buried at Cite Bon Jean Cemetery Armentieres France

Relationship to Woorayl Shire

He lived and worked in or near Meeniyan 

Military History

• 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