Killed in action. On the 12th October 1916, the 2nd and 4th S.A.I. attacked Snag and Tail Trenches. The assault died away because of machine guns nests, placed well back in prepared positions, which caught the attacking waves at long range
Son of Maria Elizabeth Spencer, of Red Hill, Durban. Attended Glenwood Technical High School, Durban. Commemorated Red Hill WWI Memorial in Red Hill Cemetery, Durban North. His uncle also died in service