CITATION AND AWARD FOR MILITARY CROSS (MC): LT the Hon WM STOURTON – 8H
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when on patrol.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when on patrol.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an attempt to cross the River Rhonella, near Maresches on 27 Oct 1918.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at Huwaish on 28 Oct 1918.
On the night of 21-23 March 1918, he was sent with his squadron to relieve the infantry holding the important redoubts on the ridge above Hesbecourt.
CAPT P.deB.V.W. WILLIAM-POWLETT took command of his squadron on 19th November, 1940, after his Sqn Leader had been severely wounded.
On the 1st December, 1941 the 8th Hussars were leading the advance of the Brigade to relieve the New Zealand Division.