CITATION AND AWARD FOR MILITARY CROSS (MC): LT FW SAXBY – 8H
Lt Saxby was posted to this regiment in Aug 1944 after his previous regiment had been disbanded. He had earned a high reputation as a brave and efficient Tp Ldr…
Lt Saxby was posted to this regiment in Aug 1944 after his previous regiment had been disbanded. He had earned a high reputation as a brave and efficient Tp Ldr…
For outstanding leadership, courage, determination and devotion to duty…
This officer has been a troop leader throughout the Italian campaign. He has shown himself to be quite fearless and his coolness and leadership have been an inspiration to all…
Tank engagement at SIDI REZEGH on 21.11.41 and south of that place on 23.11.41 and GABR SALEH on 24.11.41…
At MIDDLERODE on 22 Oct 44 this officer was commanding a troop of tanks which were supporting an attack on the village…
Major JLE Ogier has commanded ‘B’ Squadron 4th Hussars during the period 1 Jan 45 and 31 Mar 45, and prior to that for a period of ten months…
On 23 Apr 51 Capt Ormrod was in command of ‘C’ Squadron 8H as Major Huth did not return from leave until the evening of that day…
This officer was Embarkation Staff Officer at TOBRUK during the evacuation of Western CYRENAICA and for many week subsequent to the surrounding of TOBRUK by enemy forces…
On 18th Sept ’44 near CERASOLO, Lt Paley was in command of a troop of 2 Sherman and 2 Stuart recce tanks ordered to find and recce crossings over the R.ACISA…
This officer has displayed consistent courage and ability throughout many months of fighting…