zouave Posted 5 January , 2008 Share Posted 5 January , 2008 I've read about the last charge of the 20th Hussars near turkish village Gebze against rebels in 1920, when the Regiment was in Allies forces in Turkey. I'd like to obtain a detalized description of this charge. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotonmate Posted 7 January , 2008 Share Posted 7 January , 2008 Zouave War Diary WO95/4925 for the 20th Hussars from Jun to Nov 1920 is at the National Archives. IF I have time on my visit this week I too would like to know,so I will report you the story. As my time may be limited it would be good to have the date of this charge so that I can go straight to it in the Diary ! Best wishes Sotonmate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Dunlop Posted 8 January , 2008 Share Posted 8 January , 2008 12th July, according to the Marquess of Anglesey's history. Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotonmate Posted 8 January , 2008 Share Posted 8 January , 2008 Robert Thanks ! Sotonmate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zouave Posted 8 January , 2008 Author Share Posted 8 January , 2008 Robert Dunlop, sotonmate, thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotonmate Posted 10 January , 2008 Share Posted 10 January , 2008 Zouave Not a full scale event,just two groups of 20th Hussars under a Sergeant,one charging a sniper nest and the other a group of 20 rebels,so if you were expecting a "Charge of the Light Brigade" it didn't happen ! Here the story from the page of the War Diary WO95/4925: "13 July 1920 (Based in PAVLO). Operations against GEBZE held by Nationalists-reputed numbers 350. Troops engaged from the 20th Hussars and one section from the 30th Howitzer Battery,and 2/39 Garwhalis. The 20th encircled GEBZE from the north. Enemy had retired on first shell being fired. Position E of GEBZE taken up by Regiment. A patrol under Sergeant Waite of C Squadron charged 3 enemy snipers,enemy sabred. I troop C Squadron under Sergeant Mountford charged retiring party of enemy twice,results from first charge 3 enemy sabred,and second charge 4 enemy sabred and 4 killed by rifle fire. 50 Nationalists attacked by Rear Guard while column was approaching from the east of GEBZE. Enemy held in check by the Rear Guard,commanded by Captain JWS Gailbraith Squadron A. Believed many casualties by Hotchkiss rifle fire-4 killed or wounded. Regiment withdrew from position through GEBZE to PAVLO arriving 1500,halting en route at TUZLA for a meal and food and water for the animals. Casualties for the 20th Hussars Lt.JT Way wounded and 1 horse killed." That's it ! I will send a pic or two of the Diary later. Best wishes Sotonmate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Dunlop Posted 11 January , 2008 Share Posted 11 January , 2008 Thanks Sotonmate. Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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