Chevaliers of The Legion of Honour in The Crimean War
Of all the decorations awarded to British soldiers in the Crimea …
Of all the decorations awarded to British soldiers in the Crimea …
“the 16th was to prove a memorable one for the Troop …”
On 30 Mar Sgt Constable was Troop Sergeant of the leading troop advancing north towards ODING…
At ARNHEM from the 18 Sep until he was wounded this officer was continuously in close action with the enemy.
During the battle of 22 – 25 Apr 51, Major Huth commanded ‘C’ Sqn 8H which was under command of 29 Indep Inf Bde.
At about 0730 hours on May 27th, 1942, the Regiment was attacked in greatly superior force by the 8th German Tank Regiment in the area Giof el Baar.
On 17th June 1944 at Briquessard, Major Huth’s Sqn was in support of 1/6 Bn The Queens.
During the German Panzer attack round our Southern Flank on May, 27th, Capt Huth’s tank along with all others except one in ‘A’ Squadron was knocked out.
The Casualty Roll of the 8th Hussars, Balaklava, Crimea 1854
A list of those members of the 8th Hussars who were awarded The Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM).