Mexborough and Swinton Times, August 2, 1919

Fate of Local Missing Soldier
Pte. Clifford. Spencer

1/5th York and Lancs,

son of Mrs. James Hilton, 14 Co-operative Street, West Melton, who was reported wounded and missing, on April 27, 1918, is now officially reported killed on that date

From C.W.G.C.:

Private
SPENCER, CLIFFORD
Service Number 44002
Died 27/04/1918
Aged 19
1st/5th Bn.
York and Lancaster Regiment
Son of Mrs. Emma Hilton (formerly Spencer), of 17, Burman Rd., Wath-on-Dearne, Rotherham, and the late Joe Spencer.
TYNE COT MEMORIAL Panel 125 to 128.