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Incidents

Accounts of action during the military campaign which, although described in 'official' sources, are enhanced by the inclusion of servicemen's personal accounts.

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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

General

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

Obituaries of 23H men.

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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