In memorium:
The site is not designed to be a history of the Regiment, during World War II, as this is most adequately documented in the pages of The North Irish Horse Battle Reports and the Official War Diaries (See Links in Documents). Rather it is to honour the memories of the many fine men of the North Irish Horse with whom it was my privilege to serve. Additionally, it is also an endeavour to illustrate the extraordinary bond that existed between tank crew members. This bond, blurring the lines of distinction between ranks, was forged between men of the British Army who fought and sometimes died in AFVs. Also, not to be forgotten are the men whose task it was to keep the tanks and their crews in good shape - they too did not remain unscathed.
When planning the construction of the site, it was intended to only include information about casualties suffered by 'B' Squadron, during the campaigns in North Africa and Italy. Among the information to be included would be details of the incident and, if death occurred, where they would lie in rest forever. However, as the work progressed, came the realisation that it would be remiss of me to exclude anyone who had worn the NIH badge and who had become a casualty in either of the two World Wars. Hence the inclusion of Casualties in the NIH Records Panel.
Affectionately remembered are members of the Ain Mokra 8 and Mustang Rover Scout Crews with whom many happy hours were spent. For more, click on the link in the Navigation Panel.
The narrative is woven around this writer wearing five separate cap badges, one being of a branch of the Army in which not one day was served. For ease of reading the format is made up of individual pages. When known, the source of photographs and whether copyrighted is so noted. Although permission has been given to me to reproduce them, they are not to be copied and/or reproduced without the express permission of the owners thereof.
Finally, my sincere thanks to personnel who served with the NIH or in other Units and to folks world-wide, all of whom have given their help in so many ways. Without their encouragement this site would be shadow of what it is!
