CITATION AND IMMEDIATE AWARD FOR MILITARY CROSS (MC): 2LT JA DOWNES – 4H
On 31 Aug 1942, near HEMEIMAT, this officer was commanding a troop of three tanks…
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)…
This officer commanded a troop during the advance from PO to VENICE…
On 7 Sep 42, near EL ALAMEIN, this officer was in command of the leading troop of ‘B’ Squadron with light tanks operating against the enemy’s southern flank and rear…
At DORNHOEK on 22 Oct 44, Lt Bellamy was in command of a troop which was supporting the infantry in an attack on the village…