CITATION AND AWARD OF A BAR TO THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER (DSO): BRIG JW HACKETT DSO, MC – 8H
At ARNHEM from the 18 Sep until he was wounded this officer was continuously in close action with the enemy.
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.
During the action around Sterkwater, on the 27th of July 1900, the Boers had retired in front of us towards the railway.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty while in command of his squadron.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an attempt to cross the River Rhonella, near Maresches on 27 Oct 1918.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at Huwaish on 28 Oct 1918.
On the night of 21-23 March 1918, he was sent with his squadron to relieve the infantry holding the important redoubts on the ridge above Hesbecourt.
This outstanding officer has commanded his Regiment throughout these operations with great distinction, and proved himself to be a calm, resolute and fine leader.