LT. SPRAGGE

Among the wounded who have recently arrived for the fighting line is Lieutenant F.B.B. Spragge, of the Royal Field Artillery, eldest son on Lieut.-Colonel B.E. Spragge, D.S.O., of North Court, Brandon.  He was wounded by shrapnel in the head, but is progressing very favourably and is now at home on sick leave.  His brother Lieutenant Spragge, is on H.M.S Lion, the flagship of Vice-Admiral Beatty, and was engaged last Sunday morning in the naval battle.

THE MILITARY CROSS 

The Military Cross has been conferred on a number of officers, including …

Second Lieutenant F.B.B. Spragge, 25^th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery (wounded).

Award

The liveliest satisfaction is felt at the honour conferred on Second Lieutenant FBB Spragge, eldest son of Lieutenant Colonel BE Spragge, DSO, of North Court, Brandon, who has received the Military Cross for gallantry.  He is in the 25^th Brigade Royal Field Artillery, and is wounded.”