7th HUSSARS: NORTH AFRICA, 1940-41
The campaign in North Africa opened with the entry of Italy …
The campaign in North Africa opened with the entry of Italy …
On the 11th of June 1940, the hostilities commenced…
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…
When in action on 11th December 1940 2Lt Combe while under very heavy fire saw a man of ‘A’ Squadron wounded…
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 31 Aug 42, near EL ALAMEIN, this officer was in command of a rear-guard squadron…
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…
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.