| Date | 2 August 1917 |
|---|---|
| Source | The London Gazette of 2 Aug 1917, Num. 30215, p. 7906 |
| Reference | WW1-0008 |
| Volume | First World War |
| Collection | Victoria Cross Recipients |
He displayed great gallantry and disregard for personal danger while leading a party of scouts and Royal Engineers to demolish the enemy’s wire. Despite being severely wounded, he continued to direct his men, putting himself in the line of fire protecting the engineers, until the raid was successfully completed, setting a magnificent example of courage and determination. Unfortunately, he succumbed to his wounds after the operation.
Extract from The London Gazette
| Name: | John Spencer Dunville VC |
| Born: | 7 May 1896; Portland Place, Marylebone, London. |
| Died: | 26 Jun 1917; Casualty Clearing Station near Epehy, France |
| Buried: | Villers-Faucon Communal Cemetery, A. 21, France. |
| Unit: | 1st (Royal) Dragoons |
| Date of Action: | 24 Jun 1917 |
| Place: | Épehy, France |
| Rank: | Second Lieutenant |
| Gazetted: | The London Gazette of 2 Aug 1917, Num. 30215, p. 7906 |
| VC No: | 835 |
| Presented: | 29 Aug 1917 by King George V at Buckingham Palace to his father, Flight Commander John Dunville, RNAS. |
| Displayed: | The Household Cavalry Museum, London |
| References: | [35] |
| Connection: | Educated at Eton College. Named on the VC/GC Memorial at Eton College. |
| Awards: | Victoria Cross 1914 – 15 Star British War Medal (1914 – 20) Victory Medal (1914 – 19) |
| Notes: | Son of John and Violet Dunville, of Redburn, Holywood, Co. Down. |