CITATION AND AWARD FOR MILITARY CROSS (MC): 2LT JB VENNER – 7H att 8H
On 23rd April 1951, 2Lt Venner was commanding the Reconnaissance Section which was attached to ‘C’ Squadron 8th King’s Royal Irish Hussars.
On 23rd April 1951, 2Lt Venner was commanding the Reconnaissance Section which was attached to ‘C’ Squadron 8th King’s Royal Irish Hussars.
Early on the morning of the 17th April, 1941, Maj younger was in command of a squadron of light tanks of the 7th Hussars near FORT CAPUZZO.
On the afternoon of 24 Nov 41, near BIR GIBNI…
For outstanding leadership, courage, determination and devotion to duty…
This officer has been a troop leader throughout the Italian campaign. He has shown himself to be quite fearless and his coolness and leadership have been an inspiration to all…
Tank engagement at SIDI REZEGH on 21.11.41 and south of that place on 23.11.41 and GABR SALEH on 24.11.41…
This officer has displayed consistent courage and ability throughout many months of fighting…
On the night 12/13 April 1941, Lt Palmer was on patrol on the BARDIA road north of CAPUZZO when three heavy German cars approached his position…
Throughout the recent fighting during June and July 1944 this officer has displayed great bearing and disregard of his personal safety…
This officer went to his Squadron Leader’s aid when he was severely wounded, and having dismounted from his tank forced prisoners at the point of the revolver to mount his own tank…