| William Sprat was listed on Panel Two of the World War One memorial in Coagh Orange Hall to those who served. There is a James Spratt listed also. It is not known if they are related.
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| William Spratt was born about 1880 in Drumullan, near Coagh.
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| William Spratt and Agnes Nichol were married in Coagh on 12th May 1904. They had one child, Thomas, who was born in Ballydawley.
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| Known family: William Spratt, Agnes Spratt, Thomas Spratt (born 31st March 1905).
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| Prior to enlisting, William was employed as a labourer.
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| William Spratt enlisted in the Special Reserve of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers on 23rd June 1908 at Finner Camp in County Donegal.
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| On his enlistment papers he stated he was with the 4th Battalion of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers previously, but was discharged by purchase.
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| Private William Spratt served for eighteen months with the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers (No. 2587) until his service ended and he was discharged on 11th January 1910.
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| On his discharge papers, it notes he had a wife and son and was to live at Knocking Row, Ardtrea, Stewartstown.
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| It seems that William Spratt enlisted again during World War One.
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| There was also a unrelated Private James Spratt from Cookstown who served with the Highland Light Infantry. He was Scottish and his parents lived in Chapel Street. He died in the war.
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