Basic Details Surname Spence Forenames Robert Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes From other sources this person has been identified as a soldier. Therefore the entry has been altered to reflect this for accuracy. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Allied Armed Forces Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death Hartlepool Year of death 1914 Month of death December Day of death 16 Age at death 22 Manner of death as stated Died during the bombardment of the Hartlepools Manner of death reference Other