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We remember The Hon Cecil Edward Robert Spencer
We remember The Hon Cecil Edward Robert Spencer
Timeline
Timeline
1894
birth
Source:7629600
20th May 1894
1907
service
Royal Navy
Naval Cadet
Source:7629600
15th May 1907
1914
service
Royal Navy
Midshipman
Source:7629600
15th May 1914
1915
service
Royal Navy
Sub Lieutenant
Source:7629600
28th August 1915
1917
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant
Source:7629600
28th February 1917
1917
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9117903
5th November 1917
1918
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9117901
23rd April 1918
1918
awards
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9117900
28th August 1918
1918
awards
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9117899
20th September 1918
1925
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant Commander
Source:7629600
28th February 1925
1928
death
Malta
Source:8958649
14th February 1928
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | The Hon Cecil Edward Robert |
| Initials | THCER |
| Last Name | Spencer |
| Source | 7629600 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Naval Cadet | ||||
| Royal Navy | Midshipman | ||||
| Royal Navy | Sub Lieutenant | ||||
| Royal Navy | Lieutenant | ||||
| Royal Navy | Lieutenant Commander |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
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Communities
Communities
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Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918More about Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918
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Second Ostend Raid: 9-10 May 1918More about Second Ostend Raid: 9-10 May 1918
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Officers: 1899 - 1919 | ||
| British Royal Navy, Foreign Awards to officers index 1914-1922 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| GRO MARINE DEATHS INDICES (1903 to 1965) Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Service Cross | Trevor65535 | |
| London gazette issue 30870 supplement 10089 | Trevor65535 | |
| Mentioned in Despatches | Trevor65535 | |
| Mentioned in Despatches | Trevor65535 |
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