The 3rd King’s Own Hussars
The 3rd (The King’s Own) Hussars was a cavalry regiment of the British Army, first raised in 1685.
It saw service for three centuries, including the First World War and the Second World War, before being amalgamated with the 7th Queen’s Own Hussars, to form the Queen’s Own Hussars in November 1958.
The 3rd Hussars, with two troops as advanced guard, were ordered to …
George de Lacy Evans was born in Limerick in 1787, the son of a farmer and modest landowner, and of Elizabeth Lacy of the Anglo Norman de Lacy family.
Staunch Catholics, the de Lacys opposed the Protestant settlement…
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.
Western Desert 11th December, 1940…
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty while in command of his squadron.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty while in command of his squadron.
For conspicuous gallantry when making a special reconnaissance.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a hostile attack upon his position.
