HUSSAR HEROES ON THE IMJIN: RICHARD NAPIER
Richard Napier, (a tank commander in the battle) in his book From Horses to Chieftains recalls:
Richard Napier, (a tank commander in the battle) in his book From Horses to Chieftains recalls:
… within days of landing, after several of his regiment’s officers had been killed …
Major John Hurst, Every so often, Regiments have the good fortune to produce or in our case, inherit someone of legendary character, imposing presence and a range of soldierly qualities admired with affection by all ranks alike. Such was John Hurst.
Trooper Bernard Cregan, one of the Regiments unsung hero’s passed away in November 1999
The Battle of the Imjin River took place 22–25 April 1951 during the Korean War.
WO2 Squadron Sergeant Major Jimmy Marshall, C Squadron, 8th King’s Royal Irish Hussars