Gilbert Joshua Spencer-Smith JP (17 December 1843 – 2 February 1928) was an English first-class cricketer and British Army officer. Spencer-Smith was born at Brooklands, the Spencer-Smith family home in December 1843; he was a twin, born alongside Orlando Spencer-Smith. His parents were Spencer Smith and Frances Anne Seymour. He was educated at Eton College, where he played for the college cricket team which was captained by Mike Mitchell. After completing his education, Spencer-Smith chose to pursue a career in the British Army and purchased the commission of ensign in the 25th Foot in March 1863. He played first-class cricket for Hampshire in their first season as a first-class county in 1864, making one appearance against Sussex at Hove. Opening the batting in both Hampshire innings, he