Spencer, Sydney Gurton
Captain Sydney Gurton Spencer, 5th Rotyal Berkshire Regiment, who was killed in France on October 13, was the only child of Mr. W. A. Spencer (f the War Office) and Mrs. Spencer, of Earlsfield-road, Wandsworth Common, and was 23 years old. He was educated at St. Paul's and London University where he obtained his B.Sc. degree in pure science. Before the war broke out he was a member of the Inns of Court O.T.C., and obtained his commission in August, 1914. He was promoted captain in June last, and was a machine-gun officer. His commanding officer writes of him; - "It is a great personal loss to me and all his brother officers. I have lost a right, truly good comrade. He was a born soldier but was too brave - too brave and daring to live long in a modern battle." The Times 21 Oct 1915
Biographical
| Surname(s) | Spencer |
|---|---|
| First name(s) | Sydney Gurton |
| Date of birth | 1892 |
| Place of birth | Battersea |
| Family details | Son of Maj. William Arthur Spencer, M.B.E., and Emma Spencer, of 30a, Earlsfield Rd., Wandsworth Common, London |
| Previous education | St. Paul's School |
| College | King's College London and/or King's College London Hospital |
| Dept / course | Evening Classes Arts and Science |
| Qualifications | B.Sc. |
| Military unit | Princess Charlotte of Wales (Royal Berkshire Regt). 5th Battn |
| War / conflict | World War One (1914-1918) |
| Date of death | 13 October 1915 |
| Age at death | 23 |
| Rank at death | Captain (T) |
| Cause of death | Killed in action |
| Commemoration(s) | King's College Chapel; Loos Memorial |
| Sources | King's College London Archives; Commonwealth War Graves; Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919; The Times |
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