The History of the 2nd Dragoons: "Royal Scots Greys"Almack, Edward
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The History of the 2nd Dragoons: "Royal Scots Greys"
Almack, Edward
Great Britain. Army. Dragoons, 2nd (Royal Scots Greys)
_18th._--The regiment marched from Bloemfontein at 7.50 a.m. to
Wessel's Farm, where it bivouacked.
_20th._--Information received of the death of General Clarke, C.B.,
Colonel of the regiment.
_25th._--No. 4042 Cpl. Peters died of disease at Kimberley.
No. 3333 Pte. Kilgour died of disease at Kimberley.
_28th._--The regiment which, owing to loss of horses, numbered 76
all ranks, marched from Wessel's Farm to take part in the
operations at Karee Siding. Bivouacked at Glen Siding.
_29th._--The regiment took part in the engagement near Karee
Siding, one Australian trooper was killed and one
wounded. A few horses hit. Bivouacked near Glen Station.
_30th._--Returned to Wessel's Farm near Bloemfontein.
_31st._--The regiment marched from Wessel's Farm about 12 noon,
leaving behind all men and horses unable to march, under
Major W. C. Middleton, to Sannah's Post, to the relief
of General Broadwood's column, which had been ambushed
by the enemy. Guns took up position. B Squadron located
enemy in force in the waterworks and on the lines of the
Modder River.
_Apr. 1st._--80 wounded of the 2nd Cavalry Brigade were found
in the station buildings, and after considerable
difficulty were got away in ambulances and sent to
Bloemfontein.
Major H. J. Scobell with C Squadron (about 30 all told)
were left for the night at Sannah's Post.
Brigade returned to rejoin the Division.
_2nd._--The Brigade marched to Springfield.
The detachment of the regiment under Major Middleton
marched from Wessel's Farm at 2 p.m. to Springfield,
being joined by the regiment from Sannah's Post.
_10th._--2nd Lieuts. J. F. Rhodes and C. Otway joined from England.
_Apr. 20th._--A patrol under Lieut. J. Lomer left camp at 9
a.m. for reconnaissance. No enemy.
_27th._--Major F. H. T. Hawley died of disease at Bloemfontein.
_28th._--2nd Lieut. W. Long invalided to England.
2nd Lieut. R. D. Fordyce invalided to England.
_30th._--4326 Pte. Cormie died of disease, Bloemfontein.
_May 1st._--Springfield.
_2nd._--2nd Lieut. T. Parker joined from Inniskilling Dragoons.
_6th._--The regiment marched from Springfield to Roodeheuvel to
take part in the general advance of the army to Pretoria.
_7th._--The regiment marched from Roodeheuvel to Eensgebonden.
No. 4137 Pte. Moore died of disease at Bloemfontein.
_8th._--The regiment marched from Eensgebonden at 7 a.m. to
Smaldeel. Capt. and Adjt. A. D. Miller to hospital.
_9th._--The regiment marched from Smaldeel at 5.45 a.m. to Du Prees
Laager.
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