McSparron, William George (Private, b.1891 - d.1915)

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Accession Number 1DRL/0464
Collection type Private Record
Record type Collection
Measurement 1 wallet: 1 cm
Object type Letter
Maker McSparron, William George
Place made Australia
Date made 1927
Access Open
Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. AWM93 12/11/189
Conflict First World War, 1914-1918
Copyright

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Description

Collection relating to the service of 541 Private William George McSparron, 2 Battalion AIF, Egypt, 1915. Collection consists of typescript extracts from two letters written by Private William McSparron from hospital in Alexandria, 1915. Typescript copies made by Australian War Memorial. Location of originals unknown.

History / Summary

Biographical note: 541 Private William George McSparron, 2 Battalion, AIF. Killed in action 6-9 August 1915. Son of George and Jane McSparron. Native of Straid, Straidarron, Londonderry, Ireland; educated at Tyrglasson N. School, Co. Derry; chauffeur; of Annandale, NSW; came to Australia when 21 years old; age at time of death, 24.