John Spencer DUNVILLE. V.C. 2nd Lieutenant Royal Dragoons.
Born 7 May 1896 at Marylebone, London, England, second son of Robert Grimshaw and Jeanie Dunville of Redburn House, Holywood, County
He gave his life for his country in the Great War and died of wounds in France on 27 June 1917 aged 21. Awarded the Victoria Cross for conspicuous bravery.
He gave his life for his country in the Great War and died of wounds in France on 27 June 1917 aged 21. Awarded the Victoria Cross for conspicuous bravery.
London Gazette dated 15 September 1914. The undermentioned Cadets and ex Cadets of the Officers Training Corps to be temporary Second Lieutenants. Dated 16th September, 1914
Cavalry
John Spencer Dunville and others
London Gazette dated 27 October 1916. Cavalry (Reserve Regiment)
2nd Lt. J. S. Dunville, 1st Dragoons to be temp. Lt. whilst serving with Res Regts. of Cav. 17th Oct. 1916.
Supplement to London Gazette dated 3 January 1917. Cavalry. Relinquish
the rank of temp. Lt. on ceasing to be employed with Res. Regts. 21st Dec. 1916.
Supplement to London Gazette dated 2 August 1917. V.C. Citation.
War Office, 2nd August, 1917.
His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Victoria
Cross to the undermentioned Officers, Non-commissioned Officer, and Men
Dragoons.
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 an 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.
Commemorated on his parents’ memorial in Old Prior Churchyard, Holywood opposite the cemetery, County Down. At rest in Villers Faucon Communal Cemetery, France
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