NAM.1991-03-32-2

Second of two sound cassettes: oral history interview with Col P B Clarke, recalling his service in the 18th Cavalry, World War Two Middle East, 1940-1946. Clarke served in 51st Light Tank Regiment Dec 1939 to Jul 1940, when he went to OCTU at Blackdown for the remainder of the year. He opted to serve in India and was posted to 18th Cavalry in March 1941, serving with them until April 1946. During his service in North Africa during May to Jul 1942 he was engaged in the action at Point 171 (Bir Hachiem) and also saw something of Auchinleck, who visited the regimental mess regularly. He served in Persia Aug 1942 to Feb 1943 before returning to India, where he remained until leaving the regiment. Interview conducted on 7 March 1991.

Bir Hacheim, Battles for, 1942 (World War Two, North Africa 1940-1945)