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)
_9th._--The regiment marched from Carolina; enemy occupied strong
position in front of advance, but retired when darkness
set in. Bivouacked at Bruffelspruit.
_10th._--The regiment marched from Bruffelspruit to Boschoek.
_11th._--The regiment marched from Boschoek to Hiomohlom.
_12th._--The regiment marched from Hiomohlom at 4.30 a.m., and
surprised enemy preparing their breakfast, who retired,
leaving everything.
The country was very difficult to work over, and guns had
to be lifted up the inclines; enemy opened with heavy
rifle fire from scrub on top of mountain, but were forced
to retire on the guns getting into position.
Casualties:--Wounded: 2328 S. Q. M. S. Cairns. Bivouacked
Vaalkop "Nelshoogte Pass."
_13th._--The regiment marched from Vaalkop at 3.30 a.m., ascended
very steep pass, and then across rough country by a small
bridle path to Barberton. C Squadron, under Major H. J.
Scobell, supported by A, under Major W. C. Middleton,
were sent forward to cut the line north of the town,
which was done with the assistance of a Farrier Cpl. of
the 1st Life Guards (attached) with his tools. Several
wagons and prisoners were taken, including the Landrost
of Barberton with £14,000. In the town was captured 44
engines and rolling-stock to the value of several hundred
thousand pounds, besides large quantities of stores, etc.
The prisoners were released, consisting of 23 officers
and 59 N.C.O.'s and men. No casualties. Bivouacked on
outskirts of town.
_Sept. 14th._--The regiment paraded at 8.30 a.m. before the
Courthouse for the ceremony of hoisting the Union Jack.
_16th._--Regimental transport arrived.
_21st._--Lieut. A. Lawson appointed A.D.C. to General Gordon.
_22nd._--Lieut. Hon. R. H. A. Lindsay, and 2nd Lieut. G. Middleton
invalided to England.
_24th._--The regiment under Major H. J. Scobell marched at 6 a.m.
for reconnaissance. No enemy.
25th.--Farewell Order by Col. Hon. W. P. Alexander:--
Col. Alexander desires to announce to the regiment that
he relinquishes command of the Greys on his retirement
to half-pay. He thanks all ranks for the support they
have always given to him, and for their admirable conduct
during the recent campaign. He wishes to say that his
one thought has been, while maintaining the discipline
and efficiency of the regiment, to make what all good
regiments should be, a happy home to all those serving in
it.
_30th._--_London Gazette._--2nd Lieut. W. Long to be Lieut., vice
T. Connolly, killed in action.
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