Accounts of action during the military campaign which, although described in 'official' sources, are enhanced by the inclusion of servicemen's personal accounts.
Title | Details | Links |
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Fitters' Ambush | An account of the attack on the Fitters' convoy near Presles on 4 Aug 1944. | Document |
Bale Out! | Gerwen, Holland, 21 Sep 1944 - a "B" Squadron tank takes a direct hit. | Document |
Sahms | An incident during the battle for Sahms, in which four men were killed; the last action in which 23H men lost their lives. | Document |
'It Was Nearly Curtains' | An account of life in 23rd Hussars by an experinced tank driver. | Document |
Various documents concerning 23H.
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Scriven Hall | An interesting account of some of the Army units that spent time at Scriven Hall, Knaresborough (including 23H). | Document |
Obituaries of 23H men.
Title | Details | Links |
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Obituary: John Gibson. | Obituary of John Gibson, C Squadron. | Document |
Obituary: George Patrick Mitchell. | Obituary of George Patrick Mitchell, R.A.M.C. | Document |
Celebrating life of top solicitor. | Obituary of Geoffrey Schoelles, C Squadron. | Document |
Major W.G.C. Shebbeare. | Obituary of William Godolphin Conway Shebbeare, C Squadron. The London Times. | Document |
Obituary of William Godolphin Conway Shebbeare, C Squadron. Unknown source. | Document | |
Bernard Wex - Obituary. | Obituary of Bernard Patrick Wex, C Squadron. The London Times. | Document |