Regimental Histories - Year 1960-1985 - Brockbank - Page 0095
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A Short History of the 9rh/122h Lancerr poral Watson and Lance Corporal Whittaker, British Empire Medals for distinguished operational services, and the GOCs Commendation to Warrant Officer Exelby, Master Chef, Staff Sergeant Fergus, Regimental Signals Sergeant, and Corporal Morgan Intelligence Section, Let Padre Hiney, himself at one time a regular officer in the Royal Leicestcrshire Regiment, have the last word. Speaking ofhis constant journeys back and forth from Lisanelly Camp, where pass and vehicle had to be checked, he said — “I have never been made more aware of the courtesy of the British soldier. All that Fortescue, Slim and Montgomery said is true Not only on sentry either but in the out stations where conditions were adverse, to put it mildly, the cheerfulness as well as the courtesy shone through. All this is a reflection of the quality of leadership of a good regiment," 92 |
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