Bravery
Since its formation there have been countless acts of bravery shown by soldiers of the 3rd Royal Tank Regiment. I count myself amongst these for refusing 'Rocket' Ron Selwood a drink in A Sqn bar in 1984. In all soldiers from 3RTR were awarded the following awards for bravery:
WW1 |
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VC |
1 |
DCM |
15 |
BAR TO MM |
7 |
MM |
64 |
MSM |
4 |
CROIX DE GUERRE |
1 |
MADAILLE MILITAIRE |
1 |
MEDAILLE D'HONNEUR |
2 |
BELGECROIX DE GUERRE |
3 |
WW2 |
|
DCM |
5 |
| MM |
3 |
BAR TO MM |
25 |
Of course, many acts of bravery go un-rewarded but the following highlight remarkable bravery. Please click on the pictures to find out why these two soldiers received these awards. |
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Lt CH Sewell won the Regiments only Victoria Cross for action during WW 1 during action in Northern France. |
Sgt Fred 'Buck' Kite won the Military Medal and 2 Bars during WW 2, the only soldier to do so and therefore a remarkable feat. |