23rd Hussars on the Somme 1944

One of our French members asked for info on the 23/Hussars crossing the Somme in August/September 1944 so I did a scan of the regimental history.

In case it is of interest to anyone else the scans are here:

23 Hussars History - a set on Flickr

 

Thanks for posting that, Paul.

The promise that "the following day we would liberate Brussels" was dashed when they were ordered to take Antwerp instead.

The following pics are of 'C' Squadron on the streets of Antwerp on September 4th:

 

Hello Grimmy

Your Dad served with the 23H, is it something in your personnal archives regarding Amiens ?

Sincerly

 

Hi MPILOT,

Dad's a bit fragile at the moment - he was discharged from Hospital on Christmas Day - but I'll ask him about Amiens as soon as he's feeling stronger.

 

Hello

Take care of him and don't disturb him too much with old stories.

Happy new years!

 

Thanks for the kind thoughts, MPILOT. He's much better now and nearly ready for his next round of interrogation.

 

hi has a frannk greenwood ever come up

 

hello Scott have you applied for his service records
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Thanks for the kind thoughts, MPILOT. He's much better now and nearly ready for his next round of interrogation.

hi Grimmy,
Hope dad is well at present. i am a new member so please bare with me i am not up to date on anything and just trying to find my way around.

i am trying to trace some information on a chap called charles shilton. he was in the 23rd hussars and lived in lambeth in london. i know nothing of the hussars and wondered if you could lead me in the right direction please.

strangley i am also in Preston. Whereabouts are you?

 

Sorry lacastra, I only spotted your post yesterday.

The following is an extract from The Story of the 23rd Hussars, p.234:

"While standing on his tank directing some fire, Lieut. Woodland was gravely wounded by a sniper. His operator got out to help him, but could not get back again owing to rifle fire, which set the tank's tarpaulin alight. Eventually, after Lieut. Woodland had been evacuated in a carrier, the gunner, Trooper Shilton, coolly commanded the tank, which was now smouldering, back to cover, directed by Corporal Kipping who was talking to him over the infantry telephone."

This was a 'B' Squadron action at Reiningen, Germany, on April 16th, 1945.

Hope this helps.

PS - I'm at County Hall, Fishergate right now!.

 

It appears I chap I worked with the other day had a relative with them NWE. Here is his MM citation:

 

Thanks for that Drew. I know a living veteran who was in Fred's tank. Here's Fred's photo: