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.
Tank engagement at SIDI REZEGH on 21.11.41. Conspicuous coolness and gallantry when Commanding ‘C’ Squadron, 7th Hussars.
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.
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.
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.
During the action at MECHILI on the 24th January 1941, Major Jayne, who was in command of a light tank squadron was withdrawing under heavy fire, from about 10 medium tanks, when he noticed three members of a knocked out tank running from the enemy some distance behind him.