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Post by ironjon on May 24, 2007 19:22:00 GMT
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Post by Maid on May 24, 2007 19:39:25 GMT
Thank you Ironjon, I found the article really interesting. To hear of such courage and determination is something else, eh? Without all our soldiers carrying out their duties as they do, we wouldn't have the country we have today. Really something to be proud of. |
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Post by cobra19 on May 27, 2007 15:07:37 GMT
I dont know if this is widley known in the Regiment, but quite recently a memorial was erected to Sgt "Buck" Kite in his home town of Newcastle under Lyme. It was designed by pupils of the school he attended. I actually missed the unveiling, I only live a couple of miles from the Gardens it was erected in, but in the report in the local paper, there was no mention of any senior members of either RHQ or The Regiment present, although the the Royal British Legion had a good turnout, as usual.
When I get my head around the latest method of uploading photos I will put one up I took a few days after the event.
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Post by soprano54 on May 27, 2007 15:25:15 GMT
In RHQ we have a picture of 'Buck Kite' with his citations and replicas of his medals. Every year (where possible) a soldier is awarded the 'Buck Kite Trophy'! It is presented to the soldier who has contributed most to the Regiment over that year, he also gets a sum of money. This award was bequeathed (I think thats the proper word) by 3RTR to the 2nd on amalagamation.
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Post by son-of-tiny on May 27, 2007 15:49:27 GMT
Local Hero Sergeant Fred ‘Buck’ Kite 1921 - 1993
Sergeant Fred ‘Buck’ Kite was born to a house in Hassell Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme in 1921. Sgt. Kite attended Hassell Street School followed by The Orme School. At the age of 17 years he joined the Royal Armoured Corps and was posted to the 3rdRoyal Tank Regiment.
Sgt. Kite died in 1993 at the age of 72 and had the unique distinction of being the only British soldier to receive the Military Medal three times in the Second World War following gallant action in North Africa and Normandy.
Sergeant Kite received his first military medal for bravery in North Africa in January 1943 when engaged on a special reconnaissance mission. The second medal was awarded for leadership, initiative and personal courage during action near the village of Bras, Normandy in July 1944. The third medal was awarded for great personal courage before being seriously wounded at Le Grand Bonfait, Normandy.
Montgomery’s signature appeared on all three citations, first as General Officer Commanding 8thArmy, then as Commander in Chief 21stArmy Group, and finally as Field Marshall.
Sergeant Fred Kite also saw action in Egypt, Crete and Greece. King George VI presented his medals to him at Buckingham Palace.
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Post by cobra19 on May 27, 2007 15:53:58 GMT
Photo's of "Buck" Kite's memorial stone.   cobra19 |
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Post by son-of-tiny on May 27, 2007 16:02:54 GMT
Great photos cobra19 thanks mate good effort !!!!!!!!!
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