Obituary: Maj H. Acworth
Maj H. Acworth served with 8H/QRIH from 1953-88. He died on the 30th of October 2023.
Maj H. Acworth served with 8H/QRIH from 1953-88. He died on the 30th of October 2023.
Lt Col A. Miller, O.B.E. served with QRIH from 1963-92. He died on the 28th of April 2023.
BSM E. Joseph served with 4H/QRIH from 1957-79. He died on the 4th of January 2024.
Col D. Murray Brown served with 4H/QRIH 1953-83. He died on the 8th of February 2023.
Brig R. S. Webster served with 8H/QRIH from 1955 to 1979. He died on the 16th of May 2023.
Initially, the Saladin was due to be issued before the Saracen APC but the Saracen was given a higher priority so production was delayed.
The Saracen was an early Cold War-era armoured personnel carrier/command vehicle that entered service in the 1950s.
Cpl TAP O’Leary died on the 24th of November 2023. He served with QRIH from 1976-93.
SSgt WTB Hirst died on the 15th of August 2023. He served with 4H/QRIH from 1955-77.
Awarded for distinguished service or devotion to duty over a long period, and for conspicuous acts of gallantry at risk of life, but not in the face of the enemy.