CITATION AND AWARD FOR MILITARY CROSS (MC): 2LT PHH COMBE – 3H
When in action on 11th December 1940 2Lt Combe while under very heavy fire saw a man of ‘A’ Squadron wounded…
When in action on 11th December 1940 2Lt Combe while under very heavy fire saw a man of ‘A’ Squadron wounded…
On April 13th, 1941 in the neighbourhood of PTOLEMAIS despite being under close range fire of enemy light and medium tanks…
On Nov 2nd 1942, just before fight light on SIDI RAHAM track, ‘B’ Squadron The King’s Own Hussars were very heavily engaged at extremely close range by enemy A/T guns…
On 31 Aug 1942, near HEMEIMAT, this officer was commanding a troop of three tanks…
At 0615 hrs on Nov 2 1942, 3rd The K.O. Hussars Regtl Group having followed up the infantry attack, were ordered to advance…
On the 20th May 1941 the squadron was in its leaguer area, approx 4 miles west of CANEA, CRETE…
In JAVA on March 4th 1942 ‘B’ Squadron 3rd Hussars with one company of Australian Pioneers attached was ordered…
During the period 1 Apr 45 – 2 May 45 Major Fryer commanded a squadron of armoured infantry carriers and worked under command 2 NZ Div…
On 31 Aug 42, near EL ALAMEIN, this officer was in command of a rear-guard squadron…
During the battle for the river crossings from the River PO to VENICE this officer was Sqn Comd of the D.D. tanks acting in support of 169 Brigade (The Queen’s)…