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Historical records matching 2nd Lieut. John Spencer Dunville, V.C.
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About 2nd Lieut. John Spencer Dunville, V.C.
- Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Date of Death: 26/06/1917
- Age: 21
- Regiment/Service: 1st (Royal) Dragoons
- Awards: V C
- Grave Reference: A. 21.
- Cemetery: VILLERS-FAUCON COMMUNAL CEMETERY
- Additional Information: Son of John and Violet Dunville, of Redburn, Holywood, Co. Down.
Citation: An extract from "The London Gazette," No. 30215, dated 31st July, 1917, records the following:-"For most conspicuous bravery. When in charge of a party consisting of Scouts and Royal Engineers engaged in the demolition of the enemy's wire, this officer displayed great gallantry and disregard of all personal danger. In order to ensure the absolute success of the work entrusted to him, 2nd Lt. Dunville placed himself between the N.C.O. of the Royal Engineers and the enemy's fire, and thus protected, this N.C.O. was enabled to complete a work of great importance. 2nd Lt. Dunville, although severely wounded, continued to direct his men in the wire-cutting and general operations until the raid was successfully completed, thereby setting a magnificent example of courage, determination and devotion to duty, to all ranks under his command. This gallant officer has since succumbed to his wounds."
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2nd Lieut. John Spencer Dunville, V.C.'s Timeline
| 1896 |
May 7, 1896
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Sion, Beauparc, Meath, Ireland
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| 1917 |
June 27, 1917
Age 21
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