| Regimental number | 12/1799 |
| Address | Pokeno, Waikato |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Father, H Spencer, Burnley Wood, Burnley, Lancashire, England |
| Rank on embarkation | Sergeant |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 4th Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Battalion |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 21 Willochra on |
| Medals |
Mentioned in Despatches 'In connection with the operations described in General I. Hamilton's despatch dated 11 December 1915.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry on the 13th August, 1915, at Chunuk Bair (Dardanelles), when he displayed great bravery and skill repairing a trench and leading his men under heavy fire.'
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| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Infantry Batln/Fourth |