Berlin Detachment – 3rd The Kings Own Hussars
Hence our highly selected crew to represent the Regiment in Berlin first saw the light under the name of “Fishforce.”
Hence our highly selected crew to represent the Regiment in Berlin first saw the light under the name of “Fishforce.”
Capt Ian Farquhar served with the QOH. He died on the 6th of March 2024.
Capt GNR Whitfield, MC served with the 8th Hussars. He died in 1951.
Lt JCF Walker served with the 8th Hussars. He was killed in action on the 6th of October 1951 in Korea.
Capt GHF Beith, RAMC was attached to the 8th Hussars. He was killed on the 8th of October 1951 whilst serving in Korea.
Lt CG Alexander served in the 8th Hussars. He was killed in action on the 4th of January 1951 in Korea.
Capt DL Astley Cooper served in the 8th Hussars. He was killed in action on the 4th of January 1951.
In January 1942, ‘B’ Squadron Leader was called to the C.O.’s office and told that one squadron of 3rd Hussars of full strength was to be dispatched to Cairo immediately – future destination unknown.
Immediately after the capitulation the British and Australian troops stayed in their units beside the roads.