A History Of The Irish Guards
From its formation in 1900 until present day
Egypt
In November 1936 the Irish Guards embarked for Egypt onboard HMT Dorsetshire.
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Palestine
In July 1938 the 1st Battalion Irish Guards are sent to Palestine. After the tour the Battalion would move back to Egypt before returning to England in December 1938.
Honours & Awards
Rank Lieutenant Sergeant Guardsman Lieutenant Lieutenant Lance Corporal Lance Corporal | Name David Michael Lindsay Gordon-Watson Thomas Ellemore Miller Dennis Eric Murphy Basil Oscar Paul Eugster Neil Steuart Patrick Whitefoord John Arthur Thackrah William Rooney | Award Military Cross Military Medal Military Medal Military Cross Military Cross Military Medal Military Medal |
The following picture which was taken from 'The Times' shows the four NCO's of the Irish Guards being presented with their Military Medals.