CITATION AND IMMEDIATE AWARD OF BAR TO DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER (DSO): MAJ RFG JAYNE, DSO – 7H
Since 16th June 44 the 7th Queen’s Own Hussars have been under my command, fighting side by side with my Brigade.
Since 16th June 44 the 7th Queen’s Own Hussars have been under my command, fighting side by side with my Brigade.
During the action at MECHILI on the 24th January 1941, Major Jayne, who was in command of a light tank squadron was withdrawing under heavy fire, from about 10 medium tanks, when he noticed three members of a knocked out tank running from the enemy some distance behind him.
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