Registers of Soldiers' Effects and WW1 Pension Ledgers: legatee his widow, Ethel Spencer.
Nottingham Evening Post 'In Memoriam' 4 February 1918: 'Spencer. died of wounds November 29th 1917 age 24 (Military Medal awarded November 25th 1917), Corporal Jack Spencer RFA, husband of Ethel Spencer (née Morley) of 5 Chapel Place, Park Street, Lenton. Wife Ethel. Also his brother George, killed in action 29 June 1916 age 19. Father, sisters Maria (married to Ben) Polly, brother Bill (in India), brother-in-law of Janet and Private Frank Lane (in France).' Note: Frank Lane married Janet H Morley in 1913 (O/N/D Nottingham).
Nottingham Evening Post, ‘in Memoriam’, 29th November 1918: ‘Spencer. In loving memory of Corpl. Jack Spencer, Military Medallist, late 178th Brigade RFA, who died of wounds November 29th,1917, the beloved husband of Ethel Spencer, 5 Chapel-place, Park-street, Lenton, aged 24 years. I loved you in life, you are dear to me still, but in grief I must bend to God’s holy will; the sorrow is great, the loss hard to bear, but angels, dear husband, will guard you with care. From his loving wife Ethel.’ (www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk)
Nottingham Evening Post, ‘In Memoriam’, 29 November 1919: ‘Spencer. In loving memory of our dear brother, Cpl. J Spencer RFA, killed in action November 29th 1917. Also our dear mother, died November 10th, 1917. Reunited. Oft times we sit and think of you both with aching hearts, and shed a silent tear, and wonder where the grave may be, of the brother we loved so dear. Loving sisters and brother Bill.' (www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk)
Lenton war memorial gives his rank as Lance Corporal.