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Patrick Howard-Dobson was one of the leading figures of the Queen's Own Hussars, commanding the regiment from 1963 to 1965 and soon after, becoming Colonel of the regiment from 1969 to 1975. He fought throughout the war with the 7th Hussars, from North Africa, through Italy for which he received the US Military Star and Poland's Virtati Militari award. He had a church background, being the son of a Canon and was educated at King's College Choir School, Cambridge. But his first love was sport. He went on to Framlingham where he became head boy and captain of the cricket team. He was a record-breaking batsman, scoring over 1000 runs in the 1940 season. He excelled at other sports; golf, squash, hockey and horse trials. He played cricket in the army in Hong Kong, and in Singapore was involved in water sports. In late life he became passionate about sailing on his yacht. In retirement he lived at Snape where he enjoyed sailing and music. He was connected to a long list of societies and organisations such as the British Legion, the Army Benevolent Fund, St Luke's Hospital for the Clergy, the Gurkha Welfare Trust and the Alzheimer's Society.
1921 Born 12th Aug in Leicester, the son of a Canon |
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