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)
_4th._--No. 3762 Pte. Haig killed on railway, Maitland.
_5th._--Vety.-Lieut. Ensor joined for duty.
Forage rations are nominally 5 lbs. per horse.
_6th._--The regiment marched from Koodoosrand Drift to Osfontein,
where a force was being concentrated to attack enemy's
positions near Poplar Grove. Before leaving all lances
were handed in, and used no more during the campaign.
Capt. R. Thompson, Lieut. K. K. McKellor, J. F. M.
Wilkinson, P. M. Vaughan, and A. Ebsworth, with 1st
Squadron Australian Horse, joined, and were attached to
the Greys during their stay in South Africa. They were a
fine squadron, and did excellent work on all occasions.
_Mar. 7th._--The regiment marched from Osfontein; enemy located
about 9.30 a.m. They immediately evacuated their
position, and as the horses were too weak to pursue
properly, a running fight was kept up for several hours.
Bivouacked at Poplar Grove.
_8th._--The regiment marched from Poplar Grove at 12 noon, to
Wyaaihoek.
_9th._--Wyaaihoek.
Rev. Cathel Kerr died of disease, Kimberley.
_10th._--C Squadron, under Major H. J. Scobell, marched at 4 a.m.
A and B Squadrons marched at 6.30 a.m. Enemy located in
position at Driefontein, which was eventually taken,
after heavy loss, by 6th Infantry Division.
Bivouacked Driefontein. Casualties:--Wounded--2423 Sergt.
Tptr. Inkster, 4394 Pte. Harris.
_11th._--The regiment marched from Driefontein to Francis Vlei.
_12th._--The regiment marched from Francis Vlei. Enemy located
in the evening in strong position near Bloemfontein. C
Squadron, under Major H. J. Scobell, was detached to
take a position, which they rushed under heavy fire,
and held it during the night. Several horses killed.
Bivouacked Skene's Farm. This position, taken and held by
C Squadron, proved to be the key to Bloemfontein.
_13th._--The regiment marched from Skene's Farm towards
Bloemfontein. After firing a few shots, the enemy
retired, and the city surrendered to Lord Roberts about
10.30 a.m.
Bivouacked west of Bloemfontein.
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