Sparks, Bryan Noble George DSO (Wing Commander)

Died 1945-August-11

Born in Wormley, Herts; home in Windsor or Walkerville, Ontario (mechanic);enlisted in Windsor, 2 January 1940. Commissioned January 1940. Addendum: 356 India Squadron. Wing Commander Pilot Sparks died of poliomyelitis and was buried in a gravesite on the Island of Cocos. His body was exhumed and reburied in the Kranji Military Cemetery, Singapore, Malaya. W/C Sparks was awarded the Distinguished Service Order effective 25 September 1945 as per London Gazette dated 2 October 1945 and AFRO 1822/45 dated 7 December 1945. Award presented to next-of-kin, 1 April 1949. The citation reads "First as flight commander, and later as squadron commander, this officer has proved to be an outstanding leader both in the air and on the ground. On operations his enthusiasm, skill and cheerful courage have set an inspiring example and have been reflected in the high standard of operational efficiency maintained in his squadron. Wing Commander Sparks' leadership has materially contributed to the successful completion of many missions flown by his squadron in formation and in single sorties." NOTE: Public Records Office Air219632 has recommendation dated 19 May 1945 when he had flown 27 sorties (269 hours five minutes). Detail provided by James Gallagher of Markham, Ontario. Addendum: Add this biography after Sparke,s, L.V. - SPARKS, BRYAN NOBEL GEORGE W/C(P) C1492 D.S.O. From Windsor, Ontario. Died Aug.11/45 age 32. 356 Squadron. W/C Sparks died of poliomyelitis in 86 1.G.H., India. Wing Commander Pilot Sparks is buried in the Kranji Military Cemetery, Singapore, Malaya. SPARKS, W/C Bryan Noble George (C1492) - Distinguished Service Order - No.356 Squadron (deceased) - Award effective 25 September 1945 as per London Gazette dated 2 October 1945 and AFRO 1822/45 dated 7 December 1945. Born 1913 in Wormley, Herts.; home in Windsor or Walkerville, Ontario (mechanic); enlisted in Windsor, 2 January 1940, Commissioned January 1940. Died of natural causes, 11 August 1945 in Malaya. Award presented to next-of-kin, 1 April 1949. The citation reads - "First as flight commander, and later as squadron commander, this officer has proved to be an outstanding leader both in the air and on the ground. On operations his enthusiasm, skill and cheerful courage have set an inspiring example and have been reflected in the high standard of operational efficiency maintained in his squadron. Wing Commander Sparks' leadership has materially contributed to the successful completion of many missions flown by his squadron in formation and in single sorties." NOTE: Public Records Office Air 2/9632 has recommendation dated 19 May 1945 when he had flown 27 sorties (269 hours five minutes. Detail provided by L. Allison, Roland, Manitoba and H. Halliday, Orleans, Ontario.

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Wing Commander Bryan Noble George Sparks was exhumed and reburied.