3rd Hussars: Mechanised Cavalry
The 3rd King’s Own Hussars were the first cavalry regiment mechanised under the big three year plan announced by the War Office.
The 3rd King’s Own Hussars were the first cavalry regiment mechanised under the big three year plan announced by the War Office.
With the build up to D-Day 80 we must also remember that the 3rd, 4th and 7th Hussars were all fighting in the so called soft underbelly of Italy in 1944.
The following extract is from Corporal Frank Wallbank’s War, 3rd King’s Own Hussars.
Lt John Hodges, M.C. served with the 3rd Hussars. He died on the 23rd of September 2014.
WO1 (RSM) D. D. Bunker served with the 3rd Hussars. He died on the 2nd of March 1989.
Maj E. Ainger served with the 3rd Hussars. He died on the 14th of September 1989.
Maj P. de B. V. W. William-Powlett, M.C. served with the 3rd Hussars. He died on the 10th of September 1988.
Kettle Drummer Sergeant J. Casey served with the 3rd Hussars. He died on the 22nd of September 1988.
Maj E. Pendarves Paynter served in the 3rd Hussars. He died on the 3rd of September 1988.
Maj(QM) E. J. Cole, M.B.E. served with the 3rd Hussars. He died on the 24th of December 1985.
WO1 P. J. Brown, D.C.M., M.S.M. served with the 3rd Hussars. He died on the 16th of April 1983.