Article: Lance Corporal Arthur Wilson, 8th (King’s Royal Irish) Hussars
LCpl Arthur Wilson served with 8H. He died on Friday the 30th of November 1917. Aged 24.
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Article: Happy Saint Patrick’s Day, Korea 1951
As an Irish Regiment the 8th King’s Royal Irish Hussars celebrated Saint Patrick’s Day as a Regimental holiday.
Article: From Dachau to D-Day; The Refugee Who Fought for Britain
Willy Field was born Willy Hirschfeld in Bonn, Germany.
Article: Hussars in the Holy Land – The 1936 Arab revolt in Palestine
The 1936 Arab revolt in Palestine, was an uprising by Palestinian Arabs in Mandatory Palestine against the British administration of the Palestine Mandate.
Maj (QM) C.F. Hedley, M.B.E. – 8H
Charlie started his Army career in April 1918 when he was enlisted and posted to 51st Training Battalion and later to the South Wales Borderers.
Article: The Silver War Badge: A Symbol of Sacrifice and Bravery
The Silver War Badge was issued in the United Kingdom to service personnel who had been honourably discharged due to wounds or sickness during World War I.
Obituary: Lt J. Preston Bell
Lt J. Preston Bell served with 8H from 1950-51. He died on the 24th of April 2023.
Obituary: Maj H. Acworth
Maj H. Acworth served with 8H/QRIH from 1953-88. He died on the 30th of October 2023.
Obituary: Brig R. S. Webster
Brig R. S. Webster served with 8H/QRIH from 1955 to 1979. He died on the 16th of May 2023.
