Corporal George Spooner (RIP)

On this day 95 years ago, Thomas'  Section leader, 22 year old Corporal Spooner, was killed in action during the Battle of Fromelles.

 

Section 8 member, Private William Miles (see Section 8 photo), reported in a Red Cross interview in November 1916 that George Spooner was very popular and liked a good laugh.  "We used to call him 'Bubbles'. He was a crack swimmer and had an affected kind of speech, Haw, Haw. true (sic) pal and easily the most popular non-commissioned officer in our Company".