Fusilier Patrick Lydon at Catterick court martial

Oct. 10, 1965 - Fusilier Charged with Cowardice talks to sister through courtroom window: Fusilier Patrick Lydon in court martial for cowardice in Korea before he was captured. He said that he was sick and paralysed, but was not frightened. He said that he was helpless. Although it had been suggested that the charge might be waived because of his captivity, Lydon asked for the court Martial to clear his name'. The incidents happened at the famous Battle of the Hinge in which Men of the King's Own Scottish Borderers, outnumbered 20 to one, held an attacking Division in November 1951. In that battle with 100 shells a minute barrage as a prelude, Private Speakman won his VC. Photo Shows Fusilier Lydon talking to his sister Mrs Mary Duffield through the courtroom window during the lunch hour recess, during the trial at Catterick

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Although Appeared Asked Barrage Borderers Captivity Catterick Charged Clear Cowardice Duffield Fusilier Happened Helpless Hinge Incidents Lydon Might Minute Outnumbered Paralysed Prelude Recess Shells Speakman Suggested Waived

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