Basic Details Surname Spence Forenames Robert Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War - civilians Served or died Died Notes He is listed on the memorial twice, once as a serviceman and once as a Civilian. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Civilian Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Civilian Death and Burial details 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 Killed in time of war by shells fired from German Warships off the coast of the Hartlepools Manner of death reference Killed in Action