Portrait: Brigadier John Van der Byl, D.S.O.
John Vander Byl (known as ‘the buff’) distinguished himself as a Squadron Leader in the Somme, 1917.
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John Vander Byl (known as ‘the buff’) distinguished himself as a Squadron Leader in the Somme, 1917.
The 4th Hussars went into action on 14 August 1914 three weeks after the outbreak of war.
3rd The King’s Own Hussars and SAS man who wrecked havoc behind enemy lines during the Second World War.
Under cover of darkness, Major Farran placed his Squadron in position …
Captain Hogg commanded three different columns, and was continuously in the field for four months. On several occasions his force met with severe opposition.
His reports are carefully compiled and full of useful information.