Award Military Cross Major E.N. Hunter 129th Field Regiment, R.A. Chin Hills

brithm · Sep 8, 2021

Award Military Cross T/Major. Eric Newton Hunter, 129th Field Regiment Royal Artillery (92471)

In The Chin Hills

On 23rd March during an attack by our troops on a strongly held enemy position during the move of 17 Indian Division from Tiddin to Imphal, Major Hunter was acting as F.O.O. to the attacking Battalion. On two occasions Major Hunter crawled some hundreds of yards forward of our own troops into close proximity of the enemy positions in order to observe artillery fire better. Finally in order to adjust the artillery concentration immediately previous to the attack going in Major Hunter again went forward by himself taking his wireless set with him. On the 2nd occasion while giving his fire orders he was seriously wounded in the chest but continued to control the fire until further orders became unnecessary. The artillery support due to Major Hunter's efforts was most effective despite the difficult nature of the country and contributed very largely in the capture of this important position by our troops. This officer's conduct in voluntarily exposing himself to his own shell fire as to enemy fire and accepting the dangers alone, was of the highest traditions. His devotion to duty and complete disregard of personal danger in this action will always be remembered in the Regiment.
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brithm · Jun 19, 2023

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Award Military Cross Major E.N. Hunter 129th Field Regiment, R.A. Chin Hills

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