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231311 Cpl. Sydney Smith Spence MID. British Army 12th Btn. Yorkshire Regiment from:Middlesbrough My dad, Sydney Spence never spoke of the war but after his death little bits came out. He was Mentioned in Despatches on 7th November 1917 no more information came to light. He also reenlisted in WW2 were my mother said he gained a commission and awarded the Military Medal but verified as we don't have his number only the Pioneers. My dad finished the war in the Home Guard due to some incident in a POW camp in Scotland. He's medals were lost/stolen we've only got a certificate of his MID signed by Winston Churchill Secretary of State. I was so proud of him I joined the Coldstream Guards and that pleased him greatly. Born in 1890's he altered it that many times to get in army he died not knowing his right age. I think my dad served his country to the full. Well done pops RIP. Please type your message:      We recommend you copy the text about this item and keep a copy on your own computer before pressing submit. Your Name:             Email Address:       @ **Please put the first part of your email, (before the @ sign) in the first box, and the second part in the second box. Do not include @, it is automatic. Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.**