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Spencer Bassett
Personal details
Born 4 September 1885[1]
Blackheath, England
Died 11 April 1917(1917-04-11) (aged 31)[2]
near Bullecourt, France[3]

Spencer Thomas Bassett (4 September 1885 – 11 April 1917) was an English professional football who played as a right half in the Southern League for Exeter City, Swansea Town and Southend United.[3][5] He made one appearance in the Football League for Woolwich Arsenal.[6]

Personal life[]

Bassett attended Earl Street School, near to the Manor Ground.[7] He served as a acting-bombardier in the Royal Garrison Artillery during the First World War.[3] On 11 April 1917, Bassett and his unit were at the Arras frontline, providing heavy artillery support for the attack on the village of Bullecourt.[3] During a German counter-shelling, Bassett was mortally wounded and died at the rear of the frontlines.[3] He was buried in Pozières British Cemetery, Ovillers-la-Boisselle.[2]

Career statistics[]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Woolwich Arsenal 1909–10[1] First Division 1 0 0 0 1 0
Career total 1 0 0 0 1 0

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