CITATION AND AWARD FOR MILITARY CROSS (MC): 2LT JF SIMON – 8H att 3H
This officer has done consistently well throughout this campaign.
This officer has done consistently well throughout this campaign.
On 5th Nov 1951 No 3 Troop ‘B’ Sqn 8H was ordered to give close support to the Royal Leicestershire Regiment in their counter attack on Pt 217 and UNITED which had been captured by the enemy the previous night.
This outstanding officer has commanded his Regiment throughout these operations with great distinction, and proved himself to be a calm, resolute and fine leader.
This officer has been Adjutant of the Regiment throughout the campaign and has taken part in every action the regiment has fought.
On 6th March 1942 at PEGU Lt Parry was ordered to take his troop from PEGU TO HLEGU and take with him the Brigade Major of the 48th Infantry Brigade.
For consistently gallant and meritorious conduct in the field.
Sgt Sutton showed exceptional courage and endurance throughout the first fourteen days of the operations…
This NCO took charge of the Troop when his troop Leader became a casualty…
A list of those members of the 8th Hussars who were awarded The Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM), along with the citation.
A list of those members of the 7th Hussars who were awarded The Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM), along with the citation.