Saving Private Rideout

Only a few hours after landing at Suvla Bay on 15th August 1915, 1/4 Northants were thrust into action at Kidney Hill. On the morning of 16th August they were holding a position on rough ground below Kidney Hill. Stretcher bearers were called up to take away a wounded man. One of the bearers was underage John Rideout. Rideout then got hit and went down. Malcolm Hancock picked him up and using a fireman’s lift took him back to safety in clear view of the Turkish riflemen, an act for which he was awarded the Military Cross.

Full story HERE and HERE.

111 years ago today, Malcolm Hancock landed at Suvla Bay, Gallipoli, a raw young 2nd Lieutenant part of 1/4 Northants. The Northants faced a situation of confusion and disorganisation but they were soon to find themselves thrown in at the deep end.

More details of the landing HERE.