CITATION AND AWARD FOR MILITARY CROSS (MC): MAJ JJ O’BRIEN – 4H
During the period 1 Apr – 2 May 45 Major O’Brien has been commanding in battle the squadron that he had trained personally in the role of Armd Inf Carriers (KANGAROOS)…
During the period 1 Apr – 2 May 45 Major O’Brien has been commanding in battle the squadron that he had trained personally in the role of Armd Inf Carriers (KANGAROOS)…
On 20 April 1945 Lt Gould’s troop, supported by one pl of ‘A’ Coy 1 RB, was ordered to carry out an attack on DAERSTORF (6 miles SW of HARBURG) from the east flank…
On 7th Sept ’42 near HEMEIMAT this officer was in command of a squadron ordered to make a recce in force round the enemy’s southern flank and to penetrate north in rear of enemy defences as far as possible…
Attack on EZRA FORT on 18th June 1941…
Lt Harding on three successive actions showed outstanding leadership, initiative and courage, and it was due to his example and his prompt action that enabled his troop to inflict considerable casualties on the enemy…
Captain Harratt took part in raids on ST.VALERY and DIEPPE…
This officer was awarded the MC for his very gallant work in carrying out a number of sea and air operations before the 2nd December, 1943…
At RIPA on 26th Jun 44 Capt Heseltine was commanding the leading squadron of the regiment…
During the period 12 June 42 until he was wounded on 2 Sept this officer has been continually in action…
On 17 Jun 44 at CITTA DELLA PIEVE Lt Hodges was commanding one of the leading troops of ‘B’ Squadron 3rd Hussars…