Albert George Hill
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Son of William Henry and Kate Hill of Radford Nottingham
Libya TOBRUK WAR CEMETERY 6 N 3
He was killed during the siege of Tobruk
The siege of Tobruk (/təˈbrʊk, toʊ-/) took place between 10 April and 27 November 1941, during the Western Desert campaign (1940–1943) of the Second World War. An Allied force, consisting mostly of the 9th Australian Division, commanded by Lieutenant-General Leslie Morshead, was besieged in the North African port of Tobruk by German and Italian forces. The tenacious defenders quickly became known as the Rats of Tobruk. After 231 days, they were finally relieved by the British Eighth Army. )Wikipedia)
Formally operating as the 107th Regiment RHA (South Notts Hussars Yeomanry).
Structure: Composed primarily of the 425th and 426th Batteries, equipped with 18-pounder field guns (transitioning toward modern field/artillery support).
Serving across the Western Desert and Middle East campaign areas, including movements around Egypt, Mersa Matruh, the Suez Canal, and supporting positions leading up to the defense of Tobruk and subsequent operations.
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