Spencer Bassett
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.[4][5] He made one appearance in the Football League for Woolwich Arsenal.[6]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Spencer Thomas Bassett[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 4 September 1885[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Blackheath, England | ||
| Date of death | 11 April 1917 (aged 31)[3] | ||
| Place of death | near Bullecourt, France[4] | ||
| Playing position(s) | Right half | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| North Kent United | |||
| –1903 | Eltham United | ||
| 1903–1906 | Maidstone United | ||
| 1906–1910 | Woolwich Arsenal | 1 | (0) |
| 1910–1913 | Exeter City | 81 | (3) |
| 1913–1914 | Swansea Town | ||
| 1914–1915 | Southend United | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Personal life
Bassett attended Earl Street School, near to the Manor Ground.[7] He served as an acting-bombardier in the Royal Garrison Artillery during the First World War.[4] 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.[4] During a German counter-shelling, Bassett was mortally wounded and died at the rear of the frontlines.[4] He was buried in Pozières British Cemetery, Ovillers-la-Boisselle.[3]
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Woolwich Arsenal | 1909–10[2] | First Division | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Career total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
References
- Joyce, Michael (2012). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: Tony Brown. p. 20. ISBN 190589161X.
- "Spencer Thomas Bassett". 11v11.com. Retrieved 6 June 2017.
- "Casualty Details: Bassett, Spencer Thomas". Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Retrieved 2 January 2016.
- "Spencer Bassett | Football and the First World War". Football and the First World War. Retrieved 2 January 2016.
- Hamilton, Aidan. "Remembering Spencer Bassett". www.exetercityfc.co.uk. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- "Spencer Bassett". www.arsenal.com. Retrieved 13 September 2017.
- "Bassett, Spencer". grecianarchive.exeter.ac.uk. Retrieved 21 February 2020.