A Soldiers Lot: The Capture of Ghuznee, 1839
It is not the purpose of this article to recount the history of the campaign, but the scene needs to be set…
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LCpl Patrick Fury – 4th Hussars
On 26th April 1941, LCpl Patrick Fury, 4th Queen’s Own Hussars, 1st Armoured Brigade, was captured in Greece, along with most of his regiment. There are very few recorded accounts of what was endured during those 4 long years of captivity.
Here is some of his story …
Policing the Peace, Syria 1945
In the spring of 1945 The Third Hussars were stationed at Sidon on the Lebanese coast. They had returned from Italy immediately after Christmas, having absorbed a large number of reinforcements to replace those who had been repatriated on what was code-named Python, having served overseas for over four years.
Captain Percy John Harratt, DSO, MC and Bar – 4H
Percy Harratt, nowadays, seems almost totally unknown to anyone, although he had an eventful Second World War, serving with the Special Operations Executive (SOE) …
HRH The Duke of Edinburgh’s Funeral
The Regiment’s ties with Prince Philip began in 1953 when he was appointed Colonel-in-Chief of the 8th Kings Royal Irish Hussars.
Officers of the 4th Hussars who died during The Great War, 1914-18
A list of 4th Hussar officers who died during The Great War 1914-18.
CITATION AND AWARD OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER (DSO): CAPT IG HOGG – 4H
Captain Hogg commanded three different columns, and was continuously in the field for four months. On several occasions his force met with severe opposition.
His reports are carefully compiled and full of useful information.
CITATION AND AWARD THE DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT MEDAL (DCM): TPR WT COX – 3H
Western Desert 11th December, 1940…
CITATION AND IMMEDIATE AWARD THE DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT MEDAL (DCM): SGT LPH CONSTABLE – 8H
On 30 Mar Sgt Constable was Troop Sergeant of the leading troop advancing north towards ODING…
CITATION AND AWARD OF A BAR TO THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER (DSO): BRIG JW HACKETT DSO, MC – 8H
At ARNHEM from the 18 Sep until he was wounded this officer was continuously in close action with the enemy.
