[Steve Guthrie]

Hi there

Sorry if this is a repeat, but wasn't someone looking for this information? Hanno?

In the 17th Hussars (7th Recce) history, I found this tidbit:

"One of the jobs allotted the Regiment during this attack (Buron, Gruchy and Authie 9 July 1944) was the task of 'mopping up' as the Infantry overran enemy positions. For this Lt.Don Ayer was given command of all the carriers in 'B' Squadron's Scout troops. Unfortunately, the infantry were having a Hell of a time. At Buron, the Highland Light Infantry had already recieved 400 Casualtie, while at Gruchy, the S.D.G. had been stopped by very heavy machine gun fire just outside the town. Lt. Ayer, who, with his 15 or 16 carriers, was waiting for the SDG's to push on, saw this. So, without hesitation, he charged right through them, in real old cavalry style, right into the middle of an enemy Company position. With grenades and Bren guns (not to mention the 'Ayer pistol') firing at point blank range, they drove the enemy from his dugouts, killing dozens, wounding others and capturing 25 or 30 prisoners"

Steve