Son of Emery and Elizabeth Spanton, of 31, Brenton Rd., Hereford. Native of Dawley, Salop. Temporary Second Lieutenant for service in the Field dated 16th May, 1915. ref. South African Roll of Honour 1914-1918.
DCM LG Sup 23 June 1915 - "For acts of gallantry and devotion to duty whilst serving with the Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders."; Cross of the Order of Saint George, 4th Class (Russia) LG Sup 25 August 1915