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)
2nd Lieut. C. T. Parker. C Squadron--75 men, Lieut. C. R.
Pawson.
_Oct. 22nd._--The regiment marched from Vryheid to Bembeas Kop.
_23rd._--The regiment marched from Bembeas Kop to De Jagers Drift.
_24th._--The regiment marched from De Jagers Drift to Dundee.
_25th._--The regiment entrained at Dundee for Standerton.
_29th._--_London Gazette._--Capt. C. W. M. Feilden to be Major,
vice Brevet Lieut.-Col. H. J. Scobell, promoted into 5th
Lancers; dated 23/8/01.
Lieut. C. P. Foster resigns his commission on account of
ill-health.
The undermentioned Lieutenants to be Captains:
A. G. Seymour, vice W. F. Collins, seconded.
Hon. A. J. M. St. Clair (Master of Sinclair), vice C. W.
M. Feilden, promoted.
The undermentioned 2nd Lieutenants to be Lieutenants:
C. R. Pawson, vice A. G. Seymour.
H. C. T. Parker, vice Hon. A. J. M. St. Clair.
Hon. A. M. Henley, vice C. P. Foster.
_31st._--The regiment formed part of a force under Gen. G.
Hamilton, which marched from Standerton at 2 p.m. towards
Trichardsfontein to the relief of Col. Benson's column.
Enemy had retired.
_Nov. 3rd._--The regiment marched from Trichardsfontein to New
Denmark Farm.
_4th._--The regiment marched from New Denmark Farm to Standerton.
Telegram from Lord Kitchener to General G.
Hamilton:--"Please tell all troops who marched under your
command from Standerton, that I was much pleased at their
rapid start and the very good march they made."
_London Gazette._--To be Companions of the Distinguished
Service Order:
Major C. W. M. Feilden, Capt. and Adjt. E. Ussher.
To be Brevet Lieut.-Col., Major W. C. Middleton.
To be Brevet Major, Capt. E. A. Maude.
Granted Distinguished Conduct Medal:
R. S. M. F. Casswell, 4172 Sergt. A. J. Pott, 3939
Lce.-Cpl. J. Sweeting, and 4387 S. S. G. Banks.
_Nov. 8th._--The regiment marched from Standerton to
Eensgevonden.
_9th._--The regiment marched from Eensgevonden to Bosjesspruit.
_10th._--The regiment marched from Bosjesspruit to Trichardsfontein.
_11th._--Reconnaissance, returned Trichardsfontein.
_12th._--The regiment marched from Trichardsfontein for Rooipoort.
_13th._--The regiment marched at 5 a.m. for reconnaissance; several
scattered parties of the enemy met with, who, after
firing on the advance scouts, retired. On returning, the
enemy followed and attacked the rear-guard. Casualties, 6
horses killed. Returned to bivouac at 7.30 p.m. One dead
Boer picked up.
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