citiation for the Bar to the MC published in the London Gazette 30th July 1919 as follows:
Capt. (A./Maj.) James Calvert Spence, M.C. Royal Army Medical Corps (Special Reserve), attached to 34th Field Ambulance
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty while in command of a bearer division, during the attack on Oisy le Verger and the subsequent operations from September 28th to October 2nd. 1918. In addition to handling his bearers with marked skill and initiative, he reconnoitred and selected sites for regimental aid-posts under heavy fire. Throughout the operations he showed untiring energy and complete disregard of danger. His fine leading of bearers on several occasions through heavy barrages enabled the wounded to be rapidly cleared and undoubtedly resulted in the saving of many lives.
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