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)
_3rd._--The regiment marched from Welgevonden to Reitfontein.
_4th._--The regiment marched from Reitfontein at 3.45 a.m. to
Hartebeestfontein.
_5th._--The regiment marched from Hartebeestfontein at 4 a.m.
Engaged the enemy at Nauwpoort Hill. C Squadron, under
Lieut. I. A. Finlay, held kopje under heavy fire
until reinforced by Scots Guards, when enemy retired.
Casualties:--Wounded--Lieut. I. A. Finlay, 4497 Pte.
Quinn, 3705 Lance-Cpl. Hall. Bivouacked at Zandfontein.
_6th._--The enemy in force attacked camp at daybreak, but were
driven off.
All sick horses and dismounted men paraded at 5 a.m. and
proceeded to Krugersdorp, C Squadron, under 2nd Lieut. D.
McCombie, formed the escort.
_7th._--The regiment marched from Zandfontein to Vlakfontein.
_8th._--A Squadron, with a section of R.H.A., and a company of
infantry, under Major W. C. Middleton, with one day's
supplies, left camp at 3.45 a.m. and proceeded to the
high ground on the Mafeking Road, south of Kaalbult,
to cover return of convoy. The convoy returning from
Krugersdorp was attacked by a large force of the enemy,
who charged within 100 yards; they were driven off. No
casualties.
_9th._--The regiment marched from Vlakfontein to Kaalbult.
3075 Cpl. Hall died of wounds received at Nauwpoort Hill.
_10th._--The regiment marched from Kaalbult to Blauwbank.
_11th._--The regiment marched from Blauwbank to Roodeval Drift.
4646 Pte. Padget wounded while on patrol.
_12th._--Marched to Roodeval Drift past Zwarttcop. Sniping.
The regiment marched from Roodeval Drift to
Rangiesfontein.
_13th._--The regiment marched from Rangiesfontein to Kaalfontein.
Enemy attacked station, but were driven off.
_Jan. 14th._--The regiment marched from Kaalfontein to
Johannesburg to refit.
_15th._--2nd Lieut. Hon. W. Montgomerie, with party of C Squadron,
left camp at 4 a.m. to patrol in the direction of
Zuurfontein.
_16th._--Halt.
_17th._--No. 3087 Pte. G. Oswald to England for discharge.
1st Cavalry Brigade was broken up. The regiment
formed part of the following force under Col.
Allenby:--Carabiniers, Greys, C Battery R.H.A., one
Elswick gun, and Lancashire Fusiliers.
_18th._--Major Crabbie sent the C.O. £50 to be expended for the
benefit of the N.C.O.'s and men. Messrs. McKinnell &
Ross, Edinburgh, presented two cases of tobacco to the
regiment.
_23rd._--Sergt. Barron invalided to England.
_26th._--Farewell address by General Gordon:--
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