Person    | Male  Born 18/3/1891  Died 3/5/1977

Spencer John Bent, VC

Categories: Armed Forces

War served, WW1 i

Commemorated on a memorial as having served in, and survived, WW1.

Spencer John Bent, VC

Awarded the VC for his heroism on 1-2 November 1914, age 23, while serving in the East Lancashire Regiment. "...he took command, and with great presence of mind and coolness, succeeded in holding his position. (Le Gheer, Belgium)". Freemason at: №1331, Aldershot Camp Lodge.

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Spencer John Bent, VC

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Freemason VCs - N2 - Bent, Bloomfield, Bromley

Spencer John Bent, 1-2 November 1914, Age 23, The East Lancashire Regiment, A...

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