CITATION AND AWARD FOR MILITARY CROSS (MC): CAPT GSB PALMER – 7H
Throughout the recent fighting during June and July 1944 this officer has displayed great bearing and disregard of his personal safety…
Throughout the recent fighting during June and July 1944 this officer has displayed great bearing and disregard of his personal safety…
On 23rd Apr 51 Capt Murray was in command of the half ‘C’ Squadron 8H, which was ordered to extricate ‘Y’ Coy 1 NF, after they had been cut off by the Chinese…
This officer went to his Squadron Leader’s aid when he was severely wounded, and having dismounted from his tank forced prisoners at the point of the revolver to mount his own tank…
Tank engagement at SIDI REZHEG on 21st Nov 1941…
Major Murray-Smith has commanded ‘B’ Squadron for over 3 years. During this time his squadron has distinguished itself in action in Burma and Italy…
At the second night battle at CAPUZZO on night 29/30 Jun 40, this officer left his own tank on foot to go to the assistance of another tank which had been severely hit…
During the action at SIDI AZIEZ on the 14th June, 1940 this officer showed great coolness and bravery whilst rescuing…
During the period 1 Apr – 2 May 45 Major O’Brien has been commanding in battle the squadron that he had trained personally in the role of Armd Inf Carriers (KANGAROOS)…
On 20 April 1945 Lt Gould’s troop, supported by one pl of ‘A’ Coy 1 RB, was ordered to carry out an attack on DAERSTORF (6 miles SW of HARBURG) from the east flank…
On 7th Sept ’42 near HEMEIMAT this officer was in command of a squadron ordered to make a recce in force round the enemy’s southern flank and to penetrate north in rear of enemy defences as far as possible…