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)
_14th._--The regiment marched from Meyerton at 3.30 a.m. to
Roodepoort.
_11th._--B Squadron, under Capt. Maude, left for Orange Free State
(attached to).
_14th._--Four troops posted at different points on Railway north
and south of Meyerton, where it was thought likely Boers
would attempt a crossing. C Squadron to Loskop.
_15th._--C Squadron joined on line of march.
The regiment marched from Roodepoort at 3.45 a.m. to
Krugersdorp.
_16th._--The regiment left camp at 8.20 a.m. for reconnaissance. A
Squadron, under Capt. C. W. M. Feilden, located enemy's
laager, and were forced to retire under heavy fire.
_17th._--2nd Lieut. C. R. Pawson joined from England.
_19th._--The regiment marched from Krugersdorp to Blauwbank.
_Dec. 20th._--The regiment marched from Blauwbank to
Zandfontein. No. 3588 Pte. White died of disease at
Germiston.
_21st._--The regiment marched from Zandfontein to Vlakfontein.
_22nd._--The regiment marched from Vlakfontein to Hartebeestfontein.
_23rd._--The regiment marched from Hartebeestfontein to Bank
Station.
_24th._--The regiment marched from Bank Station to Welverdiend.
_25th._--Marched from Welverdiend to Reitfontein.
_26th._--The regiment marched from Reitfontein to Welgevonden.
_28th._--The regiment marched from Welgevonden to Moddersfontein.
_30th._--The regiment marched from Moddersfontein to Welgevonden.
One troop, under Lieut. Montgomerie, sent out to watch
drifts at night.
CASUALTIES IN HORSES IN 1900.
_How disposed of._ | _Received._
|
Killed in action 185 | From remount depots 1583
Died of exhaustion 159 | Captured from the enemy 50
Destroyed 95 |
To sick depots 960 |
Left on veldt by order 226 |
---- | ----
1625 | 1633
==== | ====
CASUALTIES IN OFFICERS, N.C.O.'s AND MEN
DURING 1900.
Officers. N.C.O.'s and Men.
Died at sea -- 1
Killed in action 1 8
Died of wounds 2 4
Do. of disease 1 22
Wounded 3 43
---- ----
7 78
==== ====
* * * * *
_Jan. 1st._--Regiment sent to meet convoy from Parkersdorp. No
sign of enemy.
_2nd._--Regiment escorted convoy to Welgevonden.
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