Gazette Information: GAZETTE ISSUE 30215, VICTORIA CROSS,: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/30215/supplements/7906. His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Victoria Cross to the undermentioned:- Second Lieutenant John Spencer Dunville, late Dragoons. For most conspicuous bravery. On 24th/25th June 1917 near Epehy, France 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, Second Lieutenant Dunville placed himself between a non-commissioned officer of the Royal Engineers and the enemy's fire, and, thus protected, this non-commissioned officer was enabled to complete a work of great importance. Second Lieutenant 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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Gazette Information: GAZETTE ISSUE 30215, VICTORIA CROSS,: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/30215/supplements/7906. His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Victoria Cross to the undermentioned:- Second Lieutenant John Spencer Dunville, late Dragoons. For most conspicuous bravery. On 24th/25th June 1917 near Epehy, France 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, Second Lieutenant Dunville placed himself between a non-commissioned officer of the Royal Engineers and the enemy's fire, and, thus protected, this non-commissioned officer was enabled to complete a work of great importance. Second Lieutenant 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.