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His bravery was mentioned in a column of The London Gazette<ref name=ahd1>London Gazette (1 February, 1919). "2nd Lt. Alfred Henry Dunhill, R*. W. Surr. R. (Spec. Res.), attd. 7th Bn[https://pipedia.org/images/7/7d/London_Gazette%2C_1_February%2C_1919..pdf]</ref>: | His bravery was mentioned in a column of The London Gazette<ref name=ahd1>London Gazette (1 February, 1919). "2nd Lt. Alfred Henry Dunhill, R*. W. Surr. R. (Spec. Res.), attd. 7th Bn[https://pipedia.org/images/7/7d/London_Gazette%2C_1_February%2C_1919..pdf]</ref>: | ||
<blockquote>For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to ' duty on 1st September 1918, in the attack on Fregicourt. After encountering considerable opposition, he manoeuvred his company skilfully in a flank attack, which, | <blockquote>"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to ' duty on 1st September 1918, in the attack on Fregicourt. After encountering considerable opposition, he manoeuvred his company skilfully in a flank attack, which, | ||
though harassed by heavy machine-gun fire resulted in the capture of over 200 prisoners. This success was largely the outcome of his coolness and daring." London Gazette, 1 February, 1919.</blockquote> | though harassed by heavy machine-gun fire resulted in the capture of over 200 prisoners. This success was largely the outcome of his coolness and daring." London Gazette, 1 February, 1919.</blockquote> | ||