John Dimmer
English recipient of the Victoria Cross / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the former Australian rules football coach and player, see John Dimmer (coach).
Lieutenant Colonel John Henry Stephen Dimmer VC MC (9 October 1883 ā 21 March 1918) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
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John Henry Stephen Dimmer | |
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Born | 9 October 1883 Lambeth, Surrey, England |
Died | 21 March 1918 (aged 34) Marteville, France |
Buried | Vadencourt British Cemetery, Maissemy |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1902 ā 1918 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Unit | King's Royal Rifle Corps |
Battles/wars | World War I |
Awards | Victoria Cross Military Cross Mentioned in despatches[1] |
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