| Service number | R49694 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Able Seaman |
| Unit | HMAS Tobruk |
| Service | Royal Australian Navy |
| Conflict/Operation | Malayan Emergency, 1948-1960 |
| Conflict Eligibility Date | Malayan Emergency, 1948-1960 |
| Date of Death | 26 April 1957 |
| Place of Death | At sea (Malayan waters) |
| Cause of Death | Accidental (Training exercise) |
| Cemetery or Memorial Details | Buried at sea, Gulf of Thailand |
| Source | AWM150 Roll of Honour cards, Malayan Emergency |
Roll of Honour Robert William Spooner
Location on the Roll of Honour
Robert William Spooner's name is located at panel 2 in the Commemorative Area at the Australian War Memorial (as indicated by the poppy on the plan).
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