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Martin: from Kilmarnock, Scotland
Comments: Welcome to my guestbook pages. It would be great to see your comments on the site. Please fill the form in and leave a message for me and others to view
Date: 8/18/2002

Ron Goldstein: from London
Comments: Well done Martin! If anyone remembers yours truly (Corporal Ron Goldstein, A Sqdrn between March '43 & Jan '47)please contact me as above. I was Busty Thomas's wireless op and then,later on, A Sqdrn Tech Corporal.
Date: 9/17/2002

michel janssen: from The Netherlands
Comments: Dear Martin, Thanks that you have sent me a mail to me, youre website is very interessent, by the way my name is Michel Janssen out Nijmegen in the Netherlands. Witch site of me have you vissited? the site operatie Market Garden (only in the dutch languague http://members.lycos.nl/september1944 of another site of market garden http://members.lycos.nl/marketgarden44 or my site to the seek near an Britisch solider between world war II http://members.lycos.nl/Eindhoven.html I wish you very good luck with your site, it's a good site to see. With kind reagards Michel Janssen
Date: 10/4/2002

Alf Pollard: from San Francisco, USA
Comments: A truly marvelous for primary research of military life.
Date: 10/14/2002

Lt.Col.(Retd) Michael R Gentles CD PPCLI: from Britsh Columbia Canada
Comments: Thoroughly appreciate the site.I am researching my father's history.Tpr Keith Gentles served with 4th Hussars from1925 to 1930 in India. He rejoined (commissioned) in 1939(8Bn K0YLI,4 Provost Coy ,4/6Rajputana Rifles)serving in 8th Army throughout NA & Italy & awarded the MC on 6 April 43. Any assistance with information about the Regts in India(1925-30) or indeed any knowledge of my father would be much appreciated.
Date: 11/23/2002

Bruce: from Vancouver, BC, Canada
Comments: Very Iinteresting. They were everyday heros.
Date: 12/17/2002

Peter Floyd: from Eastbourne England
Comments: Great site I'm looking for anyone who can help me my grandfather Sidney James Floyd was posted to the 2nd Royal Gloucestershire Hussars from the 17/21 Lancers 12/03/1942 any imformation will be helpful
Date: 12/24/2002

matty: from bristol
Comments: The half track is a 251 a,b or c. the later version - type d had different rear doors and stowage along the sides, just thought Id enlighten you Matt
Date: 1/8/2003

Paddy: from Poole, Dorset
Comments: Excellent little site and very informative. For those of you still searching for information specifically on the 4th hussars. Can I suggest the parent site of the regiment which is nowadays known ad the Queens Royal Hussars. The archive site is new and called www.queenshussars.com.
Date: 1/13/2003

Paul Johnson: from Stevenage, United Kingdom
Comments: Help Please!! Can anyone help with details/photos of 226354, Lieutenant Peter John KEANE, 4th Hussars who was attached to the Raiding Support Regiment and Killed on the 4th January 1945. I have the CWGC details but that is all and would like to try to find out more about him. Thanks for reading this note.
Date: 1/15/2003

zohar eliave: from israel
Comments: good work !!!! on of the best of it's kin!!! the pics are great !!! all the best and keep on with the good work zohar ( a son of a former british soldier in the western desert )
Date: 1/25/2003

Peter k Daniels: from Great Bookham Surrey
Comments: Having just found your site whilst browsing I find it particularly interesting having served in the regiment 1952/53.As from now I will be a regular visitor.
Date: 5/19/2003

Robert Lawrence: from Victoria, Australia
Comments: Very interesting page, my father was a member of the 4th Hussars from 1938 till 1945. He was captured in Greece during the evacuation and spent 4 years as a POW.
Date: 5/20/2003

Ciaran Byrne: from London, Home of West Ham United
Comments: Well done mate, excellant site with some great photographs. My interestin the 4th Hussars comes from the fact that they served in 3rd Cavalry Brigade with the 5th Royal Irish Lancers during World War One as part of 3rd Cavalry Brigade.
Date: 8/5/2003

Lawrence[Larry]Birkin: from Stroud,Gloucestershire
Comments: A truly wonderful web-site, filled with interest and I may be able to identify some of the 'unknown' characters in your photos. I am, as an ex RGH man ['84 to 2000], interviewing/recording the 'old comrades'of 2RGH on behalf of the association and will show a few copies around.Also,and in case you're not aware,the RGH is now reduced to one TA [reserve] Sqn. And as part of The Royal Wessex Yeomanry are currently employed as armoured replacement crews for Challenger II, some having only just returned from the 'Desert'.[Not much change there]! These I will also be interviewing/recording for the records. Finaly,anyone who wants to keep up to date with the 'modern RGH' can check out their web-site; Info@RGH.org.uk All the best, Larry B.
Date: 10/12/2003

Doug Drake: from Amberley, GLOS
Comments: I served with G Sqn from early 1939 until we joined the R Wilts Yeomanry after Alamein following which I was commissioned into the Royal Engineers. I well remember Xmas 1941 not far from El Agelia but we in the tank crews did'nt get near that beer !! Those boys were probably getting at the rations !!
Date: 11/8/2003

Duncan Gallop: from Toronto, Canada
Comments: As grandchild of Kingsley (Ken) Gallop, this website has left me speechless. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for the photos (which I had previously never seen), the captions, and the honour of having him remembered.
Date: 11/11/2003

Kenneth Allen: from Dudely, West Mids (originally Newcastle.
Comments: I am writing a small family history of my uncle, Trooper Cresswell Rutter who was killed, 5th. September, 1944 at Coriano Ridge, Italy. Details available indicate he was one a quite a few men who were kiled that particular day, between Coriano Ridge and the town of Rimini.
Date: 11/29/2003

Keith Hudson: from Knowsley
Comments: My Uncle Richard Brunt (Dick) served with the 4th Hussar WW2. He was the odd the one out he came from Liverpool. He talk of his time with the 4th till his death in 1990. He felt at home talking about service life with me as I was in the HCR. I only wish I had logged down the storys . I know he got bust from lance Cpl to Trooper in the middle east. Thank you for helping to keep those happy days alive for me.
Date: 12/2/2003

john brenchley: from kent
Comments: great site, my father was 4th hussar, joining it in 47, and serving in malaya from 48 to 51. Would welcome any contact from anyone that was there or was at luneburg barracks in grmany with 2nd tanks in 1946/7. thanks.
Date: 1/29/2004

dawn: from kent
Comments: Brilliant website!!! My great uncle,Trooper Leonard Picton was posted as missing in the middle east 28/04/1941 if anyone remembers him or knows what happened please let me know!
Date: 3/18/2004

Paul Gruendler: from Atlanta(s) the Lost City.....
Comments: The Atlanta (Geogia) Military Figure Modellers' Society has chosen a group endeavor: The M-3 Stuart "Honey". Your site provides needed photo-references. Any suggestions as to unit(s) you'd like represented (we will be building at LEAST twelve tanks) will be appreciated.
Date: 4/2/2004

Michael Charles Whitehurst: from Phoenix, Arizona USA
Comments: Thanks for the wonderful and moving photographs, especially of my father, Charlie Whitehurst
Date: 4/6/2004

Hanno Spoelstra: from The Netherlands
Comments: Great site! http://www.tartanpixel.com/hussars/files/030.jpg is a 1942 model Ford 4x2 1.5-ton truck. Interestingly, this seems to be the US-built G8T rather than the Canadian-built FC60L (which was a type of truck widely used in North Africa). Hope this helps, Hanno
Date: 6/22/2004

Jon: from Canada
Comments: Hey there! Cool site. I want to comment on the last image that you were wondering whether it was Italitan or German. It looks like a Panzer IV to me, with the muzzle break removed. That might explain the threaded portion. Hope that helps!
Date: 7/10/2004

Mike Canaday: from King George, Virginia, USA
Comments: This is a wonderful web site. I applaud your effort! Thank you for sharing the information. Mike Canaday
Date: 8/26/2004

Terri G.: from Ontario, Canada
Comments: Thank God for photographers! Have been waiting to read more on Intrepid and the real WW2 behind the scenes. I teach my kids that life as they know it is all thanks to Winston Churchill and others with foresight.
Date: 9/5/2004

DANIEL: from ENGLAND
Comments: i am trying to find anyone who knew my grandad. gunner A.v baisden. please e-mail me with any info
Date: 10/1/2004

WO2 TB Gray: from C Squadron The Queen's Royal Hussars (Queen's Own
Comments: I was searching the net trying to get some information on the founding regiments to the present day QRH and I must admit that this is the best collection of photos and information I have found on the 4th. They seem to have slipped away from the regiments history for some unknown reason and this site will assist on reducating the regiment of its fore fathers.
Date: 10/19/2004

David Coltman: from Northamptonshire
Comments: I was recently searching for information about my father who served with the 2nd Royal Gloucestershire Hussars during WWII. I came to find a photograph of 'Men on bikes' and immediately recognised the man third from right who I believe to be my father. I would very much appreciate it if you would contact me via email if you have any other information or photos regarding the men in the picture. My fathers name was Leslie Coltman. Look forward to hearing from you. Kind Regards.
Date: 11/5/2004

Mario: from Bruxelles
Comments: congratulation for the beautiful web pages, fantastic images not only for the historical and technical content but in particular for the human content. Very well done !
Date: 11/26/2004

Mike Doyle: from England
Comments: My grandfather's brother, Trooper Thomas John Doyle is listed as KIA with the 2nd Royal Gloucestershire on 21/11/1941. If anybody reading this remembers him I would like to hear more, thanks, Mike.
Date: 1/1/2005

David Rockliff: from south
Comments: pleased to find the pictures of motorcycles especially as I am currently restoring an example that saw service in North Africa supporting 4th and 7th Armoured. 1941 -42
Date: 5/19/2005

Derek Elwell: from Sydney, Australia
Comments: I have just received war record copies for my late father, Charles Paul Elwell (passed away 17.11.2004), who served in IV QOH in Italy and Austria from late March '45 to early November '45, then transferred to Intelligence, largely in Trieste until demobilisation in July '46. Unfortunately the records, perhaps surprisingly, have no indication of the squadron he was attached to in his QOH time. Just wondering whether anyone there recalls him and perhaps has any photos, either group or personal, taken during that period. With many thanks.
Date: 5/28/2005

Nick Wootton: from UK
Comments: I am trying to find any info on my late uncle, Eric Wootton, F sqn, 2RGH, who may have been posted to 4th Hussars after 2RGH disbanded in 1943. Any snippets, however small, gratefully received.
Date: 7/28/2005

Mike Mummey: from New Mexico
Comments: I like tanks and I like deserts. I am a retired USMC Master Sergeant Tanker. I guess I am an Anglophile too. Neat pics. Out here.
Date: 8/6/2005

Peter Wilkins: from Weston super mare
Comments: great web page. I'm looking for any info about my uncle Sgt Kenneth James Wilkins 2nd RGH listed as killed on the 7th June 1942 at Tobruk. Any information would be greatly appriciated.
Date: 9/28/2005

Iain Crighton: from Ottawa, Canada
Comments: What a great web-site. I was looking through the photos and had a truly emotional experience when I came across the photo of A squadron taken at Ferndorf, Austria in 1945. My dad is 2nd from the right in the middle row. He died 21 years ago. He would have loved this website. Thanks, Iain Crighton
Date: 11/24/2005

Alex Elstone: from Rotherham
Comments: Many thanks for sharing these photos. My interest in the 4th Hussars comes from my hobby of wargaming. This is the unit which forms the bulk of my "army" and I have read a fair amount in research. Indeed, it was during such research that I stumbled upon this website It is items such as this that remind people like myself that our hobby is based on real people who sacrificed a great deal during the period. My hobby may seem trivial, but I have learned quite a lot about the units and some of the soldiers through my research in its pursuit. Thankyou once again
Date: 3/10/2006

Darren Hilliker: from Yorkshire, England
Comments: My Grandfather was with the 4th QOH. His name was Frederick Fox. He was a tank driver and I remember him telling me of being in Cairo. My Grandfathers tank was destroyed and the only survivors were the commander who was badly injured and my Grandfather. This was behind enemy lines, and my Grandfather carried his commander back to safety. During this time my Grandfather had been reported missing in action presumed dead. I'm not sure how long the journey took but my Grandfather made it back to safety. Unfortunately, his commander was dead by the time they reached safety - he had died whilst being carried on my Grandfathers back. This must have been in or near Cairo as my Grandmother then received news that he was in hospital in Cairo with sand blindness. He then left the hospital of his own accord when his unit left, as he did not want to be left behind, and he went with them to Italy. If anyone remembers my Grandfather, or has even the smallest bit of information, please get in touch with me by email - I would be very grateful.
Date: 3/21/2006

Duncan Knight: from North Glos.
Comments: I really need help to find history of my grandfather of the 4th queens own hussars, He was part of Mr Churchills regiment that was a tank regiment or maybe kavalry I'm not sure. He served 1947 to 1951. Went from Hong Kong to Malaya. If anyone can give me info. to help research i would be very gratful.
Date: 5/4/2006

LTC Bruce Verde (Ret): from Ft Leavenworth, Kansas
Comments: Outstanding site! Great photos with very informative supporting historical info. Thanks for going to such great lengths to preserve history.
Date: 5/10/2006

Graham Cresser: from Birmingham UK
Comments: Hi i've been trying to find out about where my father Reginald Cresser served. By pure chance i came across this site and whilst looking through photos & names came across a Cresser in the 4th Hussars 1945 in Austria it looks like him but wondered if anyone could possibly verify him as Reg Cresser. I've been trying to find out for years where he served so any help would be very much appreciated to what has been a very big jig-saw to piece together as he passed away when i was young in my teens. Bestregards Graham Cresser.
Date: 7/28/2006

Jeanette Whitmarsh: from Southampton
Comments: I dont know if anyone can help me,but I am trying to find out a little bit more about my father,he was in the Hussars in the tanks in Germany in WW2 his name is William Illingworth (Bill or Billy)he might have been called.He came from Colne.He passed away 12yrs ago, and that is all I know about his time in the war as he did not like to talk about it to much.can anybody tell me anything else please.
Date: 8/6/2006

Callum Clark: from Glasgow,Scotland
Comments: Hi from Hutchie.Good page. I think I will show it to the history department
Date: 9/11/2006

Paul Makin: from hull - Yorkshire
Comments: Thankyou, Like many others im searching for any reference of my great uncle, Joe Harrison. Im hoping to collate all i can to give to his sister my gran some day, to honour his memory. Wonderful site many thanks. p.s. if anyone know anything about joe please let me know
Date: 12/4/2006

Billy Craig: from Northern Ireland
Comments: Ex QRIH myself trying to track down a bloke called Dave Thompson who joined the MOD Police in Catterick any body out there knows his where abouts it would be great to speak to him again or any of his family 07771536365
Date: 12/29/2006

Tom George: from Ballarat, Australia
Comments: My father was in "A Squadron Queens Own Hussars" and features in your Squadron Photograph of which he also has a copy. His Name is Edward (Ted) John George. A great archive, congratulations. My e-mail tomg@selkirk.com.au
Date: 1/2/2007

Shannon, Shannon: from Ottawa
Comments: I really enjoyed this page. I will be linking and I will be trying to read and research all that there is to offer from this site!
Date: 3/14/2007

Nick England: from exmouth
Comments: Hi, i am trying to trace the service history of my grandfather who was in the 4th Queens Own in ww11. Before the war he was in India, although probably not with the 4th, however he was Trooper Eddie England from Exmouth Devon.
Date: 4/23/2007

Peter Kane: from London
Comments: I am a historical researcher and I am currently working on a project surrounding the area of Paternion in Austria in May 1945. I'd be very pleased to hear from anyone who has knowledge, photos or information that might help my work. kpm.kane@ntlworld.com
Date: 7/17/2007

Thomas Ingham: from Chiang Mai, Thailand
Comments: My name is Thomas Ingham and I am retired and living in Chiang Mai , Thailand . I found your site only recently and as a Hussar of the Line I'm sure my father would have approved. I am researching our family history and in particular my fathers service in the 4th Hussars 1924 -1930 in India , perhaps he served with Tpr. Keith Gentles, I would love to know. He was 543026 Tpr. John Ingham, Jack to his friends and family. I know only a little about his service as he rarely spoke of it; he was a Master of Horse in charge of some 400 cavalry mounts. He left the army in 1930 and was recalled to the colours early in 1939 he was demobbed in 1946 after serving in various regiments throughout the war. He served in North Africa, Palestine , Syria , Egypt , before going to Europe . He was awarded the 39-45 Star, Africa Star 8th Army , Italy Star , France & Germany Star, War and Defence Medals. I would like to hear from anyone who can give me any information regarding the regiments Indian service 1924-1930 perhaps you could put me in touch with Lieut-Colonel Gentles in British Colombia , it's possible we may have some common ground. I think the website is great!
Date: 7/17/2007

Gerald Parsons: from Oxford
Comments: I find your site very informative,as i am looking for infomation, of father Tpr Richard Parsons, who was died on the 8/8/1942 in iraq,and was buried in Alleppo,Syria. G Parsons
Date: 8/14/2007

Richard Oram: from Kent, UK
Comments: Yes, you are right the tanks at speed shown are Matilda Mk II's I am at present building a 1/35th scale Matilda and other AFV's from the North African and Italian Campaigns and was researching photos. My father was in the 17/21st Lancers and served in both theatres so this site has added interest and value. It is a wonderful site, you must be very proud of your Uncle as I am of my Father.
Date: 8/20/2007

peter: from belfast
Comments: trying to find out anything about my uncle. Full name John Brady. He died of natural causes over 20 years ago. I know very little about his army career just that he was in the Gloucestershires and served in north africa as a tank gunner. He later went on to serve as a drill sargeant. It would be great to learn more.
Date: 9/11/2007

Kenneth Allen: from Dudley, West MIdlands
Comments: I have recently completed a part family history of my uncle, Cresswell (Cressie) Rutter, who served in the 4th. QOH during WW2, but was regretfully killed at Coriano Ridge, Italy, September, 1944. A copy of this part family history has been accepted by the Regimental Association. I would also like to take this opportunity of thanking Capt. Richard Wallington who served in Italy during the war. His personal help with information and photographs were tremendous. His help and encouragement to me was first class.
Date: 11/19/2007

Andy Smith: from London - England
Comments: My Father was L/Cpl Smith DCM and served in Malaya around 1949-50 with 4th QOH. If any of his mates would like to get in touch with him then drop me an email for his details. Im sure that he would like to say hello again. andysmith141@btinternet.com
Date: 1/6/2008

Wanless: from Canada
Comments: I am curious about the Wanless fella mentioned in your photos. Would you be so kind to let me know who he is?
Date: 2/1/2008

Brian Lawrence: from South Australia
Comments: Looking for information on Sgt Jack Lawrence 400 Independent Scorpion Squadron M.E.F. 1943...2nd Royal Gloucestershire Hussars came from Cheltenham, Glos and was my uncle....calamus@ihug.com.au
Date: 4/9/2008

Cyril Cooper: from Staffordshire
Comments: My father was a 4th Hussar - captured at Corinth in 1941 and a PoW thereafter-so am interested in all things 4H. Good site, thank you
Date: 8/9/2008

Gemma Blower: from Northwich, Cheshire
Comments: I am researching my family history and have discovered that my g.grandfather's brother was in the tank regiment of the 4th Queens Hussars. If anyone has any photos or knows anything his name was Trooper James Milne. He was taken prisoner of war at Knightsbridge and was held in Italy for 3 years after being held initially in Lybia. Anyone with any information please contact me on bmwgem@yahoo.co.uk Thank you
Date: 8/23/2008

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Date: 8/24/2008

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Date: 8/24/2008

Kelly Carter: from Hecmondwike West Yorkshire
Comments: Hi Iam wanting to know if anyone can help me I recently found out that my grandfather had passed away back in 1996. I am not sure which hussars regiment he was in it was sometime in the 1940s or 50s his name was Sidney Felsing but he was also known as John Paul Felsing. He was good friends with Tommy Costello. I am trying to find a photo of him as we have never senn him. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
Date: 8/27/2008

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