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'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When his platoon commander was killed, he took charge and led his men with such dash that the first and second objectives were captured, a machine gun and several prisoners being taken. He then consolidated the position under heavy fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15
Date: 4 February 1919

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations near ZONNEBEKE, East of Ypres. On 2nd November 1917, Sergeant VALLANCE was in command of a ration party of 20 men who came under an intense barrage, several men being wounded. He kep his party well in hand, distributed the loads of the casualties, carrying a double load himself, and got the rations through to his Coy. H.Q. When within 200 yards of his H.Q. another man was wounded and Sergt. VALLANCE returned under heavy artillery fire and carried him to the regimental Aid Post.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31
Date: 7 March 1918

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. In the attack on POLGYON WOOD, east of HOOGE, on 20/21st September, Sgt. VALLANCE was in charge of a platoon employed as carrying party. He was untiring in his efforts to get material into the forward dumps and passed many times through intense enemy barrage. When bombarded heavily by the enemy in the assembly position, he walked about reassuring the men with utter disregard to his own safety. After completing his carrying work, he reorganised his platoon in the front line, ready to meet any counter attack.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110
Date: 25 July 1918

Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 66
Date: 2 May 1918