Spencer John Bent | |
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| Born | 18 March 1891 Stowmarket, Suffolk, England |
| Died | 3 May 1977 (aged 86) Hackney, London, England |
| Buried | West Norwood Crematorium |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service |  British Army |
| Years of service | 1905 – 1925 |
| Rank | Regimental Sergeant-Major |
| Unit | The East Lancashire Regiment |
| Battles / wars | World War I |
| Awards | Victoria Cross Military Medal |
| Other work | School caretaker |
Spencer John Bent, VC, MM (known as "Joe") (18 March 1891 – 3 May 1977) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.