William Edward Sparks was a British Royal Marine Commando famous for his role in World War II. He was the last surviving member of the 'Cockleshell Heroes,' a team of commandos who undertook a daring mission known as Operation Frankton in 1942. This involved paddling 85 miles from the Bay of Biscay to the Gironde estuary in German-occupied France, where they successfully planted limpet mines on merchant ships that supported the Nazi war effort. Sparks' courage and skill contributed significantly to the operation's historical importance.
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Meaning of the name - William
resolute protector, strong-willed warrior
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William Edward Sparks belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Clerkenwell
Place of Death: Alfriston
Occupation: military personnel
Awards Received: Distinguished Service Medal
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on September 5, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for September 5, 2025 |
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| Sun | 12 Virgo 5 | 13 Virgo 8 | 24 Sagittarius 44 |
| Moon | 2 Pisces 35 | 13 Aquarius 31 | 11 Sagittarius 2 |
| Mercury | 4 Libra 46 | 5 Virgo 36 | 0 Capricorn 42 |
| Venus | 28 Libra 6 | 12 Leo 55 | 24 Scorpio 33 |
| Mars | 25 Sagittarius 43 | 18 Libra 49 | 4 Pisces 20 |
| Jupiter | 19 Libra 0 | 18 Cancer 40 | 10 Scorpio 27 |
| Saturn | 7 Libra 45 | 29 Pisces 35 | 19 Libra 6 |
| Uranus | 11 Pisces 35 | 1 Gemini 29 | 9 Pisces 59 |
| Neptune | 16 Leo 41 | 1 Aries 14 | 17 Leo 59 |
| Pluto | 10 Cancer 57 | 1 Aquarius 41 | 10 Cancer 27 |
| Rahu | 0 Libra 34 | 18 Pisces 23 | 25 Virgo 6 |
| Ketu | 0 Aries 34 | 18 Virgo 23 | 25 Pisces 6 |
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