The Korean War
The Korean War was a war between North Korea (with the support of China and the Soviet Union) and South Korea (with the support of the United Nations, with the principal support from the United States).
On 23rd Apr 51 Capt Murray was in command of the half ‘C’ Squadron 8H, which was ordered to extricate ‘Y’ Coy 1 NF, after they had been cut off by the Chinese…
At 0615 hrs 3 Oct 51 at KOWSANG SAN, Lt. Butler was commanding the leading troop of ‘A’ Squadron 8H who were supporting the attack of 1st. Bn KSLI on Pts 208 and 210…
This officer has commanded ‘A’ Squadron 8th Hussars since our arrival in Korea.
Major Butler has commanded B Squadron, 8th Hussars since last February and in every action in which his Squadron has taken part he has proved himself a brilliant commander.
The 8th Hussars arrived in Korea as part of …
Richard Napier, (a tank commander in the battle) in his book From Horses to Chieftains recalls:
