John Dimmer

John Henry Stephen Dimmer
Dimmer on a cigarette card
Born9 October 1883
Lambeth, Surrey, England
Died21 March 1918 (aged 34)
Marteville, France
Buried
Vadencourt British Cemetery, Maissemy
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service / branch British Army
Years of service1902 – 1918
RankLieutenant Colonel
UnitKing's Royal Rifle Corps
Battles / warsWorld War I
AwardsVictoria Cross
Military Cross
Mentioned in despatches[1]
Grave of John Dimmer

Lieutenant Colonel John Henry Stephen Dimmer VC MC (9 October 1883 – 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.

  1. ^ Paul Oldfield: Victoria Crosses on the Western Front August 1914- April 1915: Mons to Hill 60, Pen and Sword, 2014, p. 191