Basic Details Surname Spedding Forenames George Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 18805 Notes Additional info from CWGC Son of Richard Spedding, of Lynwood, Broad St., Windermere, Westmorland. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Border Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 8th Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Border Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Not Stated on Memorial Country of burial France Town of burial Somme Cemetery Thiepval Memorial Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 5 Age at death 42 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on Memorial Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial