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Date of birth:

1907

Date of death:

1995 (Oakville/Ontario, Canada)

Nationality:

Canadian

Sparling was educated in Ottawa and Saint John. He entered the Royal Military College in 1925, following in his brother’s footsteps. Commissioned in 1929, he served with the Royal Canadian Horse Artillery and quickly rose through the ranks, specializing in gunnery and staff training.

During WWII, Sparling held key artillery and staff roles in Canada, Europe, and North Africa. He commanded the 13th Field Regiment, served with the 8th Army in Italy, and was promoted to Brigadier in 1943. He led artillery units in both the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division and the 5th Canadian Armoured Division, later becoming Corps Commander Royal Artillery for the 1st Canadian Corps.

Postwar, he held senior leadership roles including being a judge on Kurt Meyer's trial, Vice-Chief of the General Staff and Canadian Representative to NATO in Washington. He retired in 1963 after commanding Central Command.

In retirement, Sparling remained active in public service and military heritage. He served on the Ontario Police Commission, advised on Toronto’s redevelopment, and chaired the Royal Canadian Artillery Association’s history committee. From 1969 to 1975, he was Colonel Commandant of The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery.

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