Sergeant Robert Grant DCM – 4th Light Dragoons
So, what kind of man was Robert Grant?
It is not the purpose of this article to recount the history of the campaign, but the scene needs to be set…
On 26th April 1941, LCpl Patrick Fury, 4th Queen’s Own Hussars, 1st Armoured Brigade, was captured in Greece, along with most of his regiment. There are very few recorded accounts of what was endured during those 4 long years of captivity.
Here is some of his story …
Percy Harratt, nowadays, seems almost totally unknown to anyone, although he had an eventful Second World War, serving with the Special Operations Executive (SOE) …
A list of 4th Hussar officers who died during The Great War 1914-18.
Captain Hogg commanded three different columns, and was continuously in the field for four months. On several occasions his force met with severe opposition.
His reports are carefully compiled and full of useful information.
A list of those members of the 4th Light Dragoons who were awarded The Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM).
Letter from Private William Pearson (1353), 4th Light Dragoons, to his parents.
Camp, near Sebastopol, Oct. 26 1854
On 21st April 1941 Captain DALE took his troop of cruiser tanks well forward of the infantry rearguard he was co-operating with.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty.