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)
"The Lieut.-General, on relinquishing the command,
desires to express his deep regret in severing his
immediate connection with the splendid force it has been
his honour to command throughout an almost continuous
series of engagements and active operations, commencing
in February last to the present time. General French
recalls with pride and satisfaction the many occasions
during that period upon which he has personally witnessed
the intrepid gallantry displayed by all ranks of the
Cavalry Division. A glorious reminiscence which will be
ever present to the end of his life.
"The warmest thanks are due to Brigadiers, Commanding
Officers, Officers, N.C. Officers and Men, for the
skill, courage, and endurance which have been mainly
instrumental in securing the successful results obtained."
_13th._--The Committee of the Scottish Regiments Gifts Fund have
sent 600 pipes and 600 boxes of tobacco for the regiment.
Civil Vety.-Surg. Gamble attached to the regiment.
Corpl. Hon. A. M. Henley, Compton's Horse, to be 2nd
Lieutenant.
_15th._--The regiment marched from Pretoria to Kaalfontein.
_16th._--The regiment marched from Kaalfontein to Elandsfontein.
_17th._--The regiment marched from Elandsfontein to Klip River
Station.
_18th._--The regiment marched at 4.30 a.m. for reconnaissance. No
enemy.
_19th._--Lieut. E. Usher appointed Adjutant from 10th May and
promoted Captain.
_20th to 30th._--The regiment marched from Klip River Station
to Varkenfontein.
_Nov. 27th._--Major H. J. Scobell appointed to the command of
1st Brabant's Horse.
_29th._--The Rev. Greenfield attached to regiment.
During the regiment's stay at Varkenfontein it was
employed on reconnaissance duty every day, and stood to
arms at 3.30 a.m. every morning.
_Dec. 1st._--The regiment marched from Varkenfontein to Reit
Kuil.
_2nd._--The regiment marched from Reit Kuil at 3.50 a.m. Enemy
occupied strong position on right of advance, were driven
out without difficulty. Casualties:--Wounded, 3594
Pte. Keogh, and several horses killed. Bivouacked at
Kaalfontein.
_4th._--The regiment marched from Kaalfontein at 4.45 a.m. in
connection with General Hart from the north, General
Babington from the west, and General Douglas from the
south, against the Losberg; enemy had retired. Bivouacked
at Losberg. Capt. Seymour sick. Lieut. Finlay in command
of C Squadron.
_5th._--The regiment marched from Losberg to Klopperskraal.
_6th to 13th._--The regiment marched from Klopperskraal at 5
a.m. to Meyerton.
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