CITATION AND AWARD FOR THE DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT MEDAL (DCM): CPL HRD PEGLER, M.M. – 7H
This NCO was operator-gunner of a light tank during the raid on the western exits of FORT CAPUZZO on the morning of 17th April, 1941.
This NCO was operator-gunner of a light tank during the raid on the western exits of FORT CAPUZZO on the morning of 17th April, 1941.
On 6th March 1942 at PAYAGYI (North of PEGU) Lt Stanley-Evans, in cooperation with a Company of the West Yorkshire Regiment, led his troop into action against a Japanese Post in a wood which was held by infantry and four guns.
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…