CITATION AND AWARD FOR MILITARY CROSS (MC): LT GW BATES – 8H
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…
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CITATION AND IMMEDIATE AWARD FOR MILITARY CROSS (MC): LT LG BELLAMY – 8H
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…
CITATION AND IMMEDIATE AWARD OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER (DSO): MAJ GRH FIELDING – 3H
Major Fielding was in command of a Mission of four British personnel which was dropped by parachute, on the night 12/13 August 44 some two hundred miles behind the enemy lines to Tramonti,
CITATION AND IMMEDIATE AWARD OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER (DSO): MAJ GMO DAVY – 3H
During the battle of SIDI REZEGH, 19-22 Nov, 41, Brigadier Davy showed great courage and skill in handling his command under difficult and trying circumstances.
CITATION AND AWARD OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER (DSO): CAPT PJ HARRATT, MC AND BAR – 4H
In April 1944 this officer was appointed second in command of a mission to organise resistance in the CHALONS-REIMS area.
CITATION AND IMMEDIATE AWARD OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER (DSO): MAJ C GOULBURN – 8H
On 20 Jan 45, 22 Armd Bde were ordered to pass through 7 Armd Div and advance on MONTFORT.
CITATION AND AWARD OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER (DSO): CAPT J CONGREVE – 7H
Tank engagement at SIDI REZEGH on 21.11.41. Conspicuous coolness and gallantry when Commanding ‘C’ Squadron, 7th Hussars.
CITATION AND AWARD OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER (DSO): MAJ DS CRIPPS – 8H
Throughout the period of operations in the Western Desert Major DS Cripps, by his gallantry and devotion to duty was a constant inspiration to the officers and men under his command.
CITATION AND AWARD OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER (DSO): MAJ RB SHEPPARD – 7H
During the absence of the CO, Lt Col Byass, Major Shepard commanded 7th Hussars from 5/2/41 to 12/2/41 which period included the final decisive battle of BEDA FOMM.
CITATION AND AWARD OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER (DSO): LT COL FW BYASS, MC – 7H
The advance of the 7th Hussars during 9th December was so well directed by Lt Col Byass that the left flank of the 4 Armd Bde was assured at an early hour.
