Chapter VII (2)

_27th to 28th._--Midnight. Marched to hills S.W. of camp.
Hamilton's column moving up from opposite side. 9 Boers
captured. Returned Brakspruit.

_29th._--Halted Brakspruit.

_30th._--Marched to Lapfontein.

_July 1st._--The regiment marched from Lapfontein to
Nooitgedacht (492).

_2nd._--The regiment marched to Klipplate Drift.

_3rd._--The regiment marched from Klipplate Drift to Ventersdorp.

_4th._--Bivouacked noon Modderfontein. Moved off again 7 p.m.
to hold drifts; 8 p.m. three companies Inniskilling
Fusiliers with two troops Greys moved to reported Boer
position, arriving 5th.

_5th._--2.30 a.m. Inniskilling Fusiliers going up with fixed
bayonets. Boers, however, had recently left. One
Boer captured by C Squadron in the morning. Camped
Varkenskraal on the Mooi River.

_6th._--The regiment marched from Varkenskraal to Holfontein.

_7th._--The regiment marched from Holfontein to Vlaksplaats, near
Krugersdorp. Small parties of the enemy met with _en
route_. Five horses captured. No casualties.

_8th and 9th._--Halted Vlaksplaats.

_9th and 10th._--Midnight. Col. Hippisley, with A and C
Squadrons Greys and two squadrons Carabiniers, marched
off midnight, captured 13 Boers. Remainder moved 4 a.m.
Whole force bivouacked Vlaksplaats.

_10th._--The regiment marched from Vlaksplaats. Some supplies and
3 horses were captured from the enemy, who fired a few
shots and retired. Bivouacked at Zeekoehoek.

_11th._--The regiment marched from Zeekoehoek to Hekpoort.

_July 12th._--A and B Squadrons, 100 strong, with two squadrons
Carabiniers, howitzer and pom-pom. Marched at 7 a.m.
for reconnaissance. Enemy and laager located at foot
of Hekpoort: nearly all their wagons were destroyed by
shellfire. Squadrons returned to camp.

_13th._--The regiment marched from Hekpoort to Dwarsvlei.

_14th._--Halted Dwarsvlei.

_15th._--The regiment marched from Dwarsvlei to Tweefontein.

_16th._--The regiment marched from Tweefontein to Kromdraai,
clearing farms _en route_. C Squadron under the command
of Major J. Crabbie escorted convoy to Krugersdorp for
supplies.

_17th._--The regiment marched at 8 a.m., and were engaged all day
in clearing the Kromdraai and neighbouring Kloofs.

_18th._--Escort under Major J. Crabbie returned with convoy from
Krugersdorp. A Squadron under the command of Capt.
Feilden escorted convoy to Krugersdorp for supplies.

_19th._--The regiment marched from Kromdraai to Vlakplaats.

_20th and 21st._--Vlakplaats. A Squadron under the command of
Capt. C. W. M. Feilden returned with convoy from
Krugersdorp.

_22nd._--The regiment marched from Vlakplaats via Zeekoehoek to
Thorndale. Several snipers. No casualties.

_23rd._--C Squadron under command of Major J. Crabbie, 100 strong,
for reconnaissance. Strong force of the enemy located
about 4 miles east of camp.

_24th._--The regiment marched from Thorndale at 6 a.m. for Wagonpad
Spruit. Sniping by the enemy all day.

_25th._--A and C Squadrons were engaged in clearing farms.

_26th._--The regiment marched from Wagonpad Spruit. On the regiment
marching, an ambush was left on the old bivouac ground,
composed of a few men from each squadron, supported by C
Squadron under the command of Major J. Crabbie.

Small parties of the enemy came on to the ground to
secure what was left as regards pieces of biscuits,
etc. Fire was opened on them with the following
results:--Killed 2, prisoners 7, three of whom were
wounded. No casualties.

Bivouacked at Doorn Kloof.

_July 27th._--A and C Squadrons under Major Crabbie engaged in
clearing farms.

_28th._--The regiment marched from Doorn Kloof at 7 a.m. Enemy
opened fire on advance scouts at short range and then
retired. Several horses killed. No casualties in men.

_29th._--The regiment marched from Doorn Kloof to Zeekoehoek.

_30th._--The regiment marched from Zeekoehoek at 6.30 a.m. to
Boschfontein.

_31st._--A and C Squadrons, under the command of Lieut.-Col. W. H.
Hippisley, left camp at 5.30 a.m., for reconnaissance. No
enemy.

_Aug. 1st and 2nd._--Boschfontein.

_3rd._--All mounted troops except A Squadron R.S.G. escorted Col.
Kekewich's convoy through Oliphant's Nek.

_4th._--Gifts received from the following were distributed:--

The Rt. Hon. Walter Long's Fund, Capt. Meysey Thompson,
Mr. John Masterson, Perth.

Halted Boschfontein.

_5th._--The regiment marched from Boschfontein. Took up a position
covering the right of Col. Kekewich's convoy, which was
moving from Nauwpoort to Oliphant's Nek, and rejoined
column at Thorndale.

_6th._--The regiment marched from Thorndale for Doornkloof.

_7th._--Operations in connection with Col. Kekewich's column,
commencing at Breedt's Nek and ending at Damhoek.

_London Gazette._--5th Lancers--Major and Brevet
Lieut.-Col. H. J. Scobell, from 2nd Dragoons, to be
Lieut.-Col., vice J. F. M. Fawcett, on half-pay, on
account of ill-health.

Capt. W. F. Collins is seconded for service as an
Adjutant of Imperial Yeomanry in Great Britain.

_8th._--The regiment marched from Doornkloof to Hekpoort. No. 4755
Pte. R. Graham died of disease at Johannesburg.

News received that the column under Col. H. J. Scobell
inflicted heavy loss on Commandant Lategan in Cape Colony.

_9th._--The regiment marched at 7 a.m. to Damhoek, which was
strongly held by the enemy, who lost one killed and one
wounded.

Bivouacked at Nooitgedacht.

_Aug. 10th._--The regiment marched from Nooitgedacht at 7 a.m.
to Damhoek.

Enemy were again attacked and driven from position, with
the loss of 9 prisoners, 9 rifles, 400 rounds S.A.A., and
2 carts.

_11th._--A and B Squadrons, with pom-pom, under command of Capt.
C. W. M. Feilden, marched at 7.30 a.m., taking with them
four days' supplies and all empty supply wagons, acting
under General Barton's orders.

_12th._--C Squadron, with three days' supplies, formed part of a
force under Major Butler, Carabiniers, which marched west
at 5 p.m.

_16th._--A Squadron, with one troop of B, under command of C. W. M.
Feilden, occupied Nooitgedacht Pass and Yeomanry Hill, to
protect South African Constabulary building block-houses.
Returned to camp 5.30 p.m.

_17th._--One troop of A Squadron, under Lieut. J. L. M. Hutchison,
escorted wagons to Scheerpoort, and returned to camp the
following day.

_18th._--The regiment marched from Damhoek to Grootplaats.

_19th._--The regiment marched from Grootplaats to Reitfontein.

The regiment marched from Reitfontein at 10.15 p.m.
through Zilikats Nek to Mamagalies Kraal.

_21st._--B and C Squadrons left camp at 7 a.m., under command of
Col. Allenby, to communicate with Col. Kekewich, and
returned at sunset.

_22nd._--The regiment marched from Mamagalies Kraal to Beeste
Kraal; 16 of the enemy surrendered _en route_, with arms,
of which only two were mounted.

_23rd._--A and B Squadrons and half C Squadron marched, under
Lieut.-Col. W. H. Hippisley, for reconnaissance. No enemy.

_24th._--The regiment marched from Beeste Kraal to Bulhoek.

_25th._--The regiment marched from Bulhoek to Kaffirs Kraal.

_27th._--The regiment marched from Kaffirs Kraal to Waaikraal.

The regiment marched from Waaikraal to Zwartkoppies.

_Aug. 28th._--The regiment marched from Zwartkoppies to
Roodekoppies.

_29th._--The regiment marched from Roodekoppies to Rustenburg.

Thirteen men to England.

_30th._--Halted Rustenburg.

_31st._--The regiment marched from Rustenburg about 12 noon to
Boschoek.

_Sept. 1st._--The regiment marched from Boschoek at 7 a.m. to
Rhenoster Doorn.

_2nd._--The regiment marched from Rhenoster Doorn at 6.30 a.m. for
Rhenosterfontein. Small parties of the enemy met with _en
route_. One prisoner taken. No casualties.

_3rd._--The regiment marched from Rhenosterfontein at 6 a.m.
Parties of enemy concealed in thick scrub kept up sniping
all day. A party of C Squadron, which was detached to
bring in cattle, came under a heavy fire; 350 head of
cattle were secured.

Casualties:--Wounded--4727 Pte. W. Lauder. Missing--3886
Tptr. C. Lidsey. C. of I. held subsequently declared this
man to have been killed in action. Has never been heard
of.

Bivouacked at Koedoesfontein.

_4th._--B and C Squadrons, under Col. W. H. Hippisley, marched at 8
a.m. on reconnaissance to the north. 130 head of cattle
captured. No casualties.

No. 3410 Pte. J. McGee died of disease at Reitfontein.

_5th._--The regiment marched from Koedoesfontein at 7 a.m., via
Megatos Nek to Kraaihoek.

_6th._--The regiment marched from Kraaihoek to Rustenburg.

_7th._--The regiment marched from Rustenburg at 7 a.m. for
reconnaissance. Enemy's laager at Schaap's Kraal located
about 4.30 a.m. At daybreak it was rushed, and everything
taken. The captures were:--Two killed, 22 prisoners, one
of which was wounded, 30 rifles, 5,000 rounds S.A.A., 10
wagons, 4 carts, 7 ponies, 250 head of cattle.

Casualties:--Killed--4086 Sergt. Clements, 4346 Pte.
Baker.

Bivouacked at Roodes Koppies.

Col. Allenby expressed his satisfaction at the work done
by the regiment on this day.

_Sept. 8th._--The regiment marched from Roodeskoppies to
Noehuters.

_9th._--The regiment marched from Noehuters to Zandfontein.

_10th._--The regiment marched from Zandfontein to Kameeldrift.

_11th._--The regiment marched from Kameeldrift for Pretoria.

_14th._--The regiment marched from Pretoria to Silverton.

_16th._--The regiment marched from Silverton to Pretoria Railway
Station, and entrained for Dundee (Natal).

_17th and 18th._--On train from Pretoria to Dundee.

_19th._--The regiment marched from Dundee at 11 a.m. to De Jagers
Drift.

_22nd._--The regiment marched from De Jagers Drift to Vants Drift.

_24th._--The regiment crossed the Buffalo River at 6 a.m.

_25th._--C Squadron under Major J. Crabbie marched at 8 a.m. for
reconnaissance, and returned about 5 p.m. No sign of
enemy.

_27th._--The regiment formed part of a force under Gen. Bruce
Hamilton, which marched from Vants Drift at 12 noon to
the relief of Fort Itala, arriving there about 4.30 a.m.
28th. The enemy had retired from Itala. Small party left
to hold Rorke's Drift.

_29th._--Took up and entrenched position west of Itala.

_30th._--Marched to Babanango.

_Oct. 1st._--The regiment marched from Babanango Spruit at 6
a.m. to Dliep Kloof.

_2nd._--The regiment marched from Dliep Kloof at 8 a.m. to Fort
Prospect.

Fifty men C Squadron under 2nd Lieut. C. R. Pawson
marched at 5 a.m., escorted empty wagons to Melmoth, and
rejoined with supplies the 4th prox.

_3rd._--The regiment marched from Fort Prospect at 9.30 a.m. to
Entombaneni.

_4th._--The regiment marched from Entombaneni at 7 a.m. to Divars
River.

_Oct. 5th._--The regiment marched from Divars River at 4 a.m.
to Tuklazati.

_6th._--The regiment marched from Tuklazati at 5 a.m. to Sotskloof.

_7th._--The regiment, with one gun, under command of Lieut.-Col.
W. H. Hippisley, marched from Sotskloof at 6 a.m. to
Kromellem Bog, and took over convoy, and rejoined column
on 9th.

Capt. E. A. Maude appointed Assistant Provost-Marshal to
Allenby's column from 4th inst. inclusive.

_8th._--Kromellem Bog.

_9th._--The regiment marched from Kromellem Bog at 5 a.m., and
rejoined column at Nooitgezein.

_10th._--The regiment marched from Nooitgezein at 6 a.m. to
Ekuhlengeni.

_11th._--The regiment marched from Ekuhlengeni at 6 a.m. Very cold
and heavy rains. Thirteen horses died of exposure during
night.

Bivouacked Taverner's Rust.

_12th._--The regiment marched from Taverner's Rust at 5 a.m. to
Metselfontein. Ten horses died from exposure during the
night; very cold and wet.

_14th._--A Squadron marched at 4 a.m. to escort the G.O.C.
for Vryheid. When G.O.C. was well on his way, the
squadron halted and waited for the remainder regiment.
Headquarters with B and C Squadrons marched from
Metselfontein at 10 a.m. to Vaalbank.

_15th._--The regiment marched from Vaalbank to Welgevoden.

_16th._--The regiment marched from Welgevoden to Vryheid. Sick
horses sent to De Jagers Drift, under Lieut. Hon. A. M.
Henley.

_20th._--The following force under Major C. W. M. Feilden marched
from Vryheid at 7 a.m., escorted a convoy to Paul
Pietersburg for General Walter Kitchener, and rejoined
the regiment at Standerton on 29th:--A Squadron--60 men,
Lieut. J. L. M. Hutchison, 2nd Lieut. E. H. Bonham. B
Squadron--65 men, Lieut. J. Feilden,

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.

_14th._--Clearing operations under Lieut.-Col. W. H. Hippisley by
all details left in camp on 13th. Advance scouts came
under fire about 3 miles from camp, enemy then retired.

_15th._--The regiment marched from Rooipoort to Trichardsfontein.

_16th._--The regiment halted at Trichardsfontein.

_17th to 20th._--Trichardsfontein.

_21st._--The regiment marched from Trichardsfontein at 6 a.m. to
Bethal.

_22nd._--Forces divided for future operations into lines A, B, C.

A, fighting force, with no wheeled transport;

B, Cape carts and 2 wagons per regiment;

C, Heavy transport.

A line marched 7 p.m. Marched all night.

_23rd._--Enemy located at daybreak, who retired without firing.
Captures, 60 head of cattle, 11 ponies. No casualties.

_24th._--The regiment marched from Tweefontein at 6 a.m. to
Knapdaar (38).

_25th._--The regiment marched to Bethal (4 ponies captured).

_28th._--A and B Squadrons with 10 led horses formed part of a
force under Col. Allenby which marched at 7 p.m. for
reconnaissance.

No enemy. Returned to bivouac at 8 a.m. 29th.

_Nov. 30th._--Bethal.

_Dec. 1st._--The regiment marched from Bethal to Schurvekop.

_2nd._--The regiment marched from Schurvekop at 7 a.m. to Knapdaar.

_3rd._--The regiment marched from Knapdaar at 7 a.m. to
Boschmansfontein.

_4th._--A and B Squadrons out on reconnaissance. Located enemy. 4
horses wounded.

_5th and 6th._--No move. Advance was fired upon by a few
snipers _en route_. One horse captured. No casualties.

_7th._--The regiment marched from Boschmansfontein at 8.55 a.m. to
Wilmansrust. 26 head of cattle and 80 sheep captured. No
casualties.

_8th._--Marched 7 a.m. to Middelkraal (298).

_9th._--B Squadron leaves with empty wagons to refit at Middelburg.

_10th._--The regiment marched from Middelkraal at 5 a.m. Enemy
encountered about 12 noon, who opened heavy fire and
then retired, leaving their cattle and wagons, which
were secured. Capture: 480 head of cattle, 7 wagons. No
casualties. Bivouacked at Onverwacht.

_12th._--The regiment marched from Mooifontein at 8 a.m. to
Tweedraai. Party of the enemy located _en route_ in
farmhouse, which was rushed. Captures: 8 prisoners, 5
ponies, 2 Cape carts.

_13th._--The regiment marched from Tweedraai to Roodebloem.

_14th._--B squadron rejoined with convoy.

The regiment marched from Roodebloem at 4 a.m. to
Steenkool Spruit. No. 2508 Pte. J. Neal died of disease
at Standerton.

_15th._--The regiment marched from Steenkool Spruit at 7 a.m. to
Roodebloem. C Squadron under Major Crabbie formed part
of a force under Major Butler which marched at 7 a.m.
Enemy located at farm, which was surrounded. Captured 33
prisoners, including Major Pretorius, Staats Artillery,
50 ponies, 100 head of cattle.

No casualties. Squadron rejoined regiment at Brug Spruit.

_Dec. 18th._--Marched to Stenkool Spruit.

_19th._--A and B Squadrons marched from Stenkool Spruit to Brug
Spruit.

_20th._--3946 Pte. T. Noble accidentally wounded.

_24th._--Three of the enemy with ponies and arms surrendered to
outposts.

_26th._--The regiment left Col. Allenby's force (being replaced
by 13th Hussars), and marched from Brug Spruit to
Klipfontein, which was fortified.

_27th._--A and B Squadrons under Lieut.-Col. W. H. Hippisley left
camp at 7.30 a.m. for reconnaissance. Small party of
enemy located, were pursued and captured. Captured: 4
prisoners, 2 Cape carts, 4 ponies. Returned to bivouac
2.30 p.m.

_30th._--The regiment marched from Klipfontein at 6 a.m. Strong
force of the enemy located about midday, who opened
with heavy rifle fire. Casualties:--Killed--4643 L. C.
Fraser, 3674 Pte. Gibson, 4563 Mitchell, 4879 Hastings,
4764 Humphries. Wounded--Corpls. Scott, Griffiths, Ptes.
Cockburn, Sharp, Roy, Kerr, Lindsay, Bruce, McKenzie,
McKissock, McLeod, Parton. Enemy's loss unknown.
Bivouacked Bronkhurst Spruit.

_31st._--The regiment marched from Bronkhurst Spruit at 2 p.m. to
Elands River. No. 4831 Pte. Bruce died of wounds received
on the 30th.

CASUALTIES IN HORSES (+During 1901+).

_Killed, Died, etc._ | _Received._
|
Killed in action 50 | From remount depots 1639
Destroyed 367 | Captured from enemy 66
Died 259 |
Captured by enemy 12 |
Returned to sick horse depots 1311 |
---- | ----
1999 | 1705
==== | ====

CASUALTIES IN OFFICERS AND MEN.

Officers. N.C.O.'s and Men.

Killed in action -- 10
Died of wounds -- 6
Died of disease -- 8
Wounded 1 30
Captured -- --

* * * * *

1902.

_Jan. 1st._--Elands River.

5034 Pte. R. Cochrane died of wounds, Pretoria.

_2nd._--Elands River. Lieut. G. G. Middleton rejoined from England.
(5th).

_3rd._--The regiment marched from Elands River to Bapsfontein.

_4th._--The regiment marched from Bapsfontein to Springs to refit.
The regiment formed part of a force as under:--

5th Dragoon Guards, Greys, 2 guns 66th Battery.

The whole under the command of General G. Hamilton to
operate between the blockhouse line and railway.

The regiment marched from Springs to Witklip.

_5th._--One troop C Squadron under Lieut. G. G. Middleton marched
at 6 a.m. in accordance with instructions issued. The
party took a helio and kept up communication with camp.

_6th._--Halt, Springs, 6th, 7th to 13th inclusive.

_7th._--4962 Pte. R. Brooks died of disease Pretoria.

_14th._--Marched 4 a.m. to Witklip (70).

_15th._--Halt Witklip.

_16th._--Marched 5 a.m. to Vlakvarkfontein. 10 p.m. A and B
Squadrons under Major Adams proceed to Kroomdraai (100).

_17th._--Remainder of column marched 5 a.m. to Kroomdraai (100).

_18th._--Halted Kroomdraai (100).

_19th._--Marched 7 p.m. till 1 a.m. on.

_20th._--A and C Squadrons formed part of a force under
Lieut.-Col. W. H. Hippisley which marched at 7 p.m. for
reconnaissance. Small party of the enemy met with, who
retired. Bivouacked at Middelburg. No casualties.

When A and C Squadrons R.S.G. with two squadrons of 5th
D.G.'s pushed on; remainder moved daybreak; whole camping
Middelburg (487).

_Jan. 21st._--The regiment marched from Middelburg at 6 a.m. to
Springs; a few snipers met with _en route_. No casualties.

_23rd._--Regiment marched from Springs to Boschmans Kop.

_24th._--The regiment marched from Boschmans Kop to Leeuwkop.

Party of the enemy attacked right flank guard, were
driven off. Casualties:--Wounded--3803 Sergt. D. Coutts,
2 horses killed.

_26th._--The regiment marched from Leeuwkop at 7.25 p.m. for
reconnaissance. Party of enemy located at farm at
daybreak, who retired. Returned to bivouac at Leeuwkop
26th.

Casualties:--Wounded--4535 Sergt. R. Currie, 4607 Cpl.
Telford, 4497 Pte. C. Quinn; 3 horses killed.

_28th._--The regiment marched from Leeuwkop to Welgevonden.

_31st._--The regiment marched from Welgevonden to Witklipbank.

_Feb. 1st._--The regiment marched from Witklipbank to Witpoort.

_2nd._--The regiment marched from Witpoort to Straffontein.

_3rd._--The regiment marched for reconnaissance. Enemy located
just leaving farm, about 4 miles from camp. They were
pursued and the following captures made:--16 prisoners, 2
surrendered, 300 head of cattle, 3 carts, 20 ponies. No
casualties.

_4th._--A and B Squadrons under Lieut.-Col. W. H. Hippisley marched
at 8 p.m. for reconnaissance. No enemy. Joined remainder
of regiment at Straffontein.

_5th._--The regiment marched from Straffontein to Witklip.

_7th._--The regiment marched at 9 p.m. for reconnaissance. No
enemy. Bivouacked at Witpoort 10th.

3946 Pte. Noble died of wounds (accidentally received) at
Pretoria.

_9th and 10th._--Marched to Witklipbank from Witpoort. Two
Boers captured.

_11th._--Marched 6 p.m. to Waaikraal (240).

_12th._--Reconnaissance in conjunction with Col. Wing. No Boers.
Returned Waaikraal.

_Feb. 13th._--Fifty men of C Squadron under Lieut. E. H. Bonham
marched at 5 a.m. and escorted sick horses and wagons to
Bronkhurst Spruit. Returned with supplies on 15th.

_16th._--The regiment marched from Waaikraal at 6.30 a.m. to
Reitkuil.

_17th._--The regiment marched from Reitkuil at 8.15 p.m. to
Leeuwkop.

3645 Sergt. Head died of disease at Standerton.

_18th._--The regiment marched from Leeuwkop at 6 a.m.

Strong party of enemy located in a laager by advance
scouts under Lieut. D. McCombie. Attack not being ordered
at once by Gen. Hamilton, enemy inspanned and took up a
strong position. A Squadron with one squadron 5th Dragoon
Guards were ordered to attack, under Major C. W. M.
Feilden.

The attack not being supported by the remainder of the
column, the squadron 5th Dragoon Guards were forced to
retire, and A Squadron suffered severely in extricating
itself, with the following casualties:--

Killed--Lieut. J. F. Rhodes, 4225 Sergt. Glen, 4237 Pte.
Cruickshank. Wounded--Capt. and Adjt. E. Ussher, Major
C. W. M. Feilden, D.S.O., Ptes. 4749 Coffield, 4253 D.
Ritchie, 4818 G. Welsh, 3955 E. Gray, 4709 R. Bell, 3375
D. Beatson.

Enemy estimated at 500. The whole force then retired and
bivouacked at Nigel.

_20th._--Major C. W. M. Feilden, D.S.O., died of wounds; 3575 Pte.
Beatson died of wounds. The regiment marched from Nigel
at 6.30 a.m. to Springs. Capt. and Adjt. E. Ussher died
of wounds.

_23rd._--The regiment marched at 11 p.m. for reconnaissance. No
enemy. Returned to bivouac.

_25th._--Civil Surgeon J. S. Clark attached to regiment.

_27th._--The regiment marched from Springs to Goodhoop.

_28th._--The regiment marched from Goodhoop to Witklip.

_Mar. 2nd._--The regiment marched from Witklip to Grootfontein.

_3rd._--The regiment marched from Grootfontein to Springs.

_Mar. 4th._--4880 Pte. W. Reid died of disease at Germiston.

_5th._--The regiment marched from Springs at 1.30 p.m. A few
snipers met with _en route_. No casualties.

_6th._--The regiment marched from Vischkuil to Leeuwkop.

_7th._--A and C Squadrons under command of Major E. A. Maude
marched at 4.45 a.m. for reconnaissance. No enemy.
Returned to bivouac.

_8th._--The regiment marched from Leeuwkop to Welgevonden.

_9th._--The regiment marched from Welgevonden to Springs.

_12th._--The regiment marched from Springs to Boksburg.

_13th._--The regiment marched from Boksburg to Klip River Station.

_14th._--The regiment marched from Klip River Station at 5 a.m. for
reconnaissance. No enemy.

_17th._--The regiment marched from Klip River Station to Boksburg.

_18th._--The regiment marched from Boksburg to Springs.

_19th._--The regiment marched from Springs to Boksburg.

_20th._--The regiment marched from Boksburg to Kaalfontein.

_21st._--The regiment marched from Kaalfontein to Irene.

_22nd._--The regiment was employed reconnoitring the country
and protecting South African Constabulary building
blockhouses. No casualties.

_Apr. 17th._--The regiment marched from Irene at 6.30 a.m. to
Witpoort to take part in a drive to Balmoral connecting
up with Col. Lawley's column on right, S.A.C. on left.

_18th._--Drive continued from Witpoort 6.30 a.m.; held line near
Bronkhurst Spruit.

_19th._--Drive continued at 6.30 a.m. Camped Klipeiland.

_20th._--Marched to Balmoral.

_20th to 23rd._--The regiment marched from Balmoral at 7.45
a.m. to take part in a drive to Heidelburg. Bivouacked
Boschkop.

_24th._--The drive was continued from Boschkop at 7 a.m. to Koffe
Spruit. Major J. Crabbie to England.

_25th._--4981 Pte. Hood died of exposure.

_26th._--Driving. S. Regiment holding front of 3,900 yards at night
near Wolvefontein (460). Trenches and wire along whole
front.

_Apr. 27th._--The drive continued from Koffe Spruit at 6.30
a.m. to Vlakfontein.

_29th._--The drive was continued from Vlakfontein at 6.30 a.m. and
concluded at Heidelburg. No enemy.

_30th._--The regiment marched from Heidelburg to Klip River Station.

_May 1st._--The regiment marched from Klip River Station to
Boksburg.

_2nd to 11th._--The regiment marched from Boksburg to Springs.

Lieut. S. J. Hardy joined from England.

Lieut. J. M. F. Sprot joined from England.

Orders received for regiment to join troops under General
French in Cape Colony.

_12th._--The regiment marched from Springs to Elandsfontein, handed
in horses and entrained for Rosmead, Cape Colony, at 7
p.m.

_13th._--Train.

_14th._--Train.

_15th._--Rosmead. Detrained and took over 402 horses.

_18th and 19th._--Rosmead.

_20th._--The regiment entrained at Rosmead for Tarkastad.

_22nd to 26th._--Tarkastad; 24th got 120 more horses.

_27th._--The regiment marched from Tarkastad to Maraisburg.

_28th to 31st._--Maraisburg.

_June 1st._--Telegram from C.S.O. to General French:--

"+Peace Signed Last Night.+"

CASUALTIES IN HORSES +from 1st Jan. to
31st May, 1902+.

_How disposed of._ | _Received._
|
Destroyed 45 | Remount depot 1285
Killed 21 | Captured 3
Died 47 |
Captured 2 |
S. H. Depots 416 |
_Remount Depot_: Elandsfontein 382 |
--- | ----
913 | 1288
=== | ====

CASUALTIES IN MEN AND OFFICERS.

Officers. N.C.O.'s and Men.

Killed in action 1 2
Died of wounds 2 1
Died of disease -- 5
Wounded -- 9
Captured -- --

TOTAL CASUALTIES DURING THE CAMPAIGN.

Officers. N.C.O.'s and Men.

Died at sea -- 1
Killed in action 2 20
Died of wounds 4 11
Died of disease 1 35
Wounded 4 82
--- ---
11 149
=== ===

The Regiment marched from Rosmead on 17/6/02 via Middelburg, Graffe Reinet, and Aberdeen to Beaufort West, arriving 3/7/02.

Lieut.-Col. W. H. Hippisley proceeded to England on 16/6/02 on relinquishing command of the Regiment.

The Reservists serving with the Regiment proceeded to England for demobilisation on the 1/8/02.

Col. H. J. Scobell gazetted to command of the Regiment from 2/8/02.

The Regiment marched from Beaufort West on 8/8/02 to Victoria West, arriving on the 12/8/02.

The Regiment marched from Victoria West on 10/9/02 via Beaufort West, Matjesfontein, Worcester, and Paarl, to Stellenbosch (Remount Loop), arriving 6/10/02.

UNIFORM AND ARMS.

In February, 1683, General Dalzell, "finding that he cannot be provided in this kingdom with as much cloth of one colour as will be clothes to the regiment of dragoons," obtained from the Privy Council of Scotland a licence permitting the cloth manufacturing company at Newmills "to import 2,536 ells of stone-grey cloth from England, for clothing the said regiment of dragoons."

The men wore iron helmets and very high boots.

Each trooper seems to have been armed with a matchlock musket and a bayonet, and wore a collar of bandoliers. There were, however, twelve men in each troop not thus armed, but carrying halberds and pistols. These same twelve probably also carried hand grenades.

By an order dated February 21st, 1687, Dragoons were ordered to have "snaphanse musquets, strapt, with bright barrels of three foote eight inches long, cartouche boxes, bayonets, granado pouches, bucketts, and hammer-hatchetts."

The following is from a contemporary MS. belonging to the Regiment:--

"Major Agnew's Troop is D. for Camp Accoutrements in the year 1704.

To 133 ells of Linning for 38 Dragoon shirts.
45 ditto for necks.
48½ ells musline.
8 " sylks.
8 hatchets.
48 suit of furrage & caps.
210 ells whyte and bleu lining for Dragoon frocks.
48 cocades.
48 shoe buckels."

+Inventar of the Cloathes and Accoutrements to be furnished
the Royall Scotes Dragoones for the Campaigne 1706.+

+----------+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
| |Cloackes.
| | |Coates.
| | | |Waist Coates.
| | | | |Breeches.
| | | | | |Gloves.
| | | | | | |Bootes and Spurres.
|October | | | | | | |Saidles.
|1705 | | | | | | | |Steerop Leathers and Irones.
| | | | | | | | | |Breeckets and Strapes.
| | | | | | | | | | |Hulsters and Strapes.
| | | | | | | | | | | |Girthes.
| | | | | | | | | | | | |Maell Pilleomes.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |Pairs of
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |Cloack
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |Strapes.
+----------+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
|Att | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|Gorcum | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|in the | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|Great | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|Casque | | | | | | | 23| 39| 32| 13| 38| 96| 30|
+----------+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
|In the | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|Little | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|Casque | | | | | | | 7| | | | | | |
+----------+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
|In the | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|paymasters| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|qrs. | 6| 7| 7| 7| | | 26| 11| 43| 60| | 11| |
+----------+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
|To be | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|sent | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|from | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|England |275|366|366|366|373|373| 94|100| 75| 77|112| 43|120|
+----------+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
|Houtboyes | 5| | | | | | | | | | | | |
+----------+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
| Totall|286|373|373|373|373|373|150|150|150|150|150|150|150|
+----------+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+

+----------+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
| |Brydlehead stealles and Reynes.
| | |Curple and Tees.
| | | |Houseing and Capes.
|October | | | |Hattes.
|1705 | | | | |Buff shoulder sword and sabrentash beltes.
| | | | | | |New Granader Caps.
| | | | | | | |ditto shoulder belts.
| | | | | | | | |ditto sword beltes.
+----------+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
|Att | | | | | | | | |
|Gorcum | | | | | | | | |
|in the | | | | | | | | |
|Great | | | | | | | | |
|Casque | 32| 32| | | | | | |
+----------+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
|In the | | | | | | | | |
|Little | | | | | | | | |
|Casque |160| | | | | | | |
+----------+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
|In the | | | | | | | | |
|paymasters| | | | | | | | |
|qrs. | 3|143| | 5| 37| 5| 5| 3|
+----------+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
|To be | | | | | | | | |
|sent | | | | | | | | |
|from | | | | | | | | |
|England | 98|118|373| | | | | |
+----------+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
|Houtboyes | | | | | | | | |
+----------+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
| Totall|293|293|373| | | | | |
+----------+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+

+Notta.+--Cloackes for the six old troopes; Coates, &c., for all the eight troopes; Saidles, 20 to each of the six old troopes, and 15 to each of the 2 new troopes. Brydles, head stealls and Reynes, Curples, and wasten from each troop deducted, 9ʰ was given new last year. The hattes to be made according to the number of the Granadeers, mounting for the houtboyes to be mynded.

On July 1st, 1751, George II. issued the following regulation relating to the Regiment:--

"_Coats._--Scarlet, double-breasted, without lappels, lined with
blue; slit sleeves turned up with blue; the button-holes ornamented
with narrow white lace; the buttons flat, of white metal set on two
and two; a long slash pocket in each skirt; and a white worsted
aiguillette on the right shoulder.

"_Waistcoats and breeches._--Blue.

"_Caps._--Blue cloth grenadier caps, having on the front the
thistle within the circle of St. Andrew, and motto, 'Nemo me impune
lacessit'; the flap red, with the white horse, and motto, 'Nec
aspera terrent,' over it; the back part red, and the turn-up blue,
with a thistle embroidered between the letters II. D.; the forage
cap red, turned up with blue, and the rank of the regiment on the
little flap.

"_Boots._--Of jacked leather.

"_Cloaks._--Of scarlet cloth, with a blue collar, and lined with
blue shalloon; the buttons set on two and two on white frogs or
loops, with a blue stripe down the centre.

"_Horse furniture._--Of blue cloth; the holster caps and housings
having a border of royal lace, with a blue stripe down the middle;
the thistle, within the circle of St. Andrew, embroidered on the
housing; and on the holster caps the King's cipher and crown with
II. D. underneath.

"_Officers._--Distinguished by silver lace; their coats and
waistcoats bound with silver embroidery, the button-holes worked
with silver; and a crimson silk sash worn across the left shoulder.

"_Quarter Masters._--To wear a crimson sash round their waists.

"_Serjeants._--To have narrow silver lace on the cuffs, pockets,
and shoulder straps; silver aiguillettes, and blue and yellow
worsted sashes tied round their waists.

"_Corporals._--Narrow silver lace on the cuffs and shoulder-straps;
and a white silk aiguillette.

"_Drummers and Hautboys._--Scarlet coats lined with blue, and
ornamented with royal lace, with blue waistcoats and breeches.

"_Guidons._--The first, or king's guidon, to be of crimson silk,
embroidered and fringed with gold and silver; in the centre the
rose and thistle conjoined, and crown over them, with the motto,
'Dieu et mon Droit,' underneath; the white horse in a compartment
in the first and fourth corners, and II. D. in gold characters on
a blue ground, in the second and third corners; the second and
third guidons to be of blue silk; in the centre the thistle within
the circle of St. Andrew, and motto, 'Nemo me impune lacessit';
the white horse on a scarlet ground in the first and fourth
compartments; and II. D., on a red ground, within a small wreath of
roses and thistles, in the second and third corners."

In the volume belonging to the Regiment, and dated 1759, are the following entries relating to dress:--

"_22 January._--A stiver to be stopped from each man for
having his hatt cocked, which the Major hopes the
regiment won't be against paying, as it is for their own
advantage.

"_25 January._--The troops to send the bread waggons for their
hatts and gloves on Monday next, and no man to presume to
alter the cock, otherwise it will be done over again, and
he be obliged to pay every time it is not in shape."

In 1764 further changes were made. The Regiment was ordered to be remounted with long-tailed horses! The officers and men were directed to wear epaulettes on the left shoulder instead of aiguillettes. The colour of the waistcoats and breeches was changed from blue to white, and the button-holes were ordered to be plain. At the same time, jacked leather boots were replaced by others of a lighter description, and the silver binding on the officers' coats was discontinued.

On December 19th, 1768, appeared another royal warrant ordering the Regiment to wear black bearskin caps, with the thistle within the circle of St. Andrew, and the motto, "Nemo me impune lacessit," on the front of the cap.

In 1788, an order was issued for sword-belts to be worn suspended across the right shoulder, instead of being fastened round the waist; also to wear an epaulette, or strap, on the right shoulder uniform with that on the left.

"Account of Articles of Cavalry Equipment furnished to four
Recruits of the 2nd (or R.N.B.) Regiments of Dragoons, enlisted at
Head Quarters, from 25th December, 1803, to 24 January, 1804:--

4 Pairs of Saddle Bags with Locks and Keys.
4 Corn Bags.
4 Watering Bridles.
4 Horse Logs.
4 Curry Combs and Buckles.
4 Mane Combs and Sponges.
4 Horse Pickers.
4 Lock Covers.
4 Water Sponges.
4 Pairs of Scissors.
4 Horse Cloths.
4 Surcingles."

"Account of Necessaries furnished to James Thomas, a Recruit
enlisted by a Party of the 2nd (or R.N.B.) Regiment of Dragoons
in the Leeds Recruiting District on the 3d of June, 1803, and who
deserted on the 6th of the same month, but has since been recovered
and joined the Regiment the 16th Jany. 1804.

One Pair of Shag Breeches.
Stable Jacket and Trousers.
Three Shirts.
Two Pair of Worsted Stockings.
One Pair of Leggins.
Two Pair of Shoes.
Stock & Clasps.
Three Shoe Brushes.
Hair Comb & Razor.
Cloth Brush.
Turn Key & Worm.
Soap Box.
Blacking Ball.
Foraging Cap.
Saddle Bags with Lock and Key.
Corn Bag.
Watering Bridle.
Horse Log.
Currie Comb & Brush.
Mane Comb & Sponge.
Horse Picker.
Lock Cover.
Water Sponge.
Pair of Scissars.
Horse Cloth.
Surcingle."

_From a rare Print kindly lent by Messrs. Robson & Co._]

"Account of Articles of Necessaries and Cavalry Equipment furnished
to George Milward, a Recruit who was enlisted at the Head Quarters
of the Regiment at Canterbury on the 1st March, 1805, and Deserted
before being attested, and who has been recovered to, and joined
the Regiment the 23d May, 1807, as per War Office Route, dated 6
April, 1807:--

1807. £ _s._ _d._

June 3d. To a Pair of Regimental Shag Breeches 17 6
Pair of Breeches Slings 1 6
Stable Jacket 15 6
Trousers 7 6
Foraging Cap 3 6
Nose Bag 1 0
Watering Bridle 5 6
Horse Log 6
3 Shirts at 9_s._ each 1 7 0
Night Cap 1 0
Stock and Clasps 1 8
3 Pair Worsted Stockings at 3_s._ 2_d._ p. pr. 9 6
1 Pair of Long Black Gaiters 8 4
2 Pair of Shoes at 8_s._ 6_d._ the pair 17 0
1 Pair of Shoe Clasps 8
&c., &c.
Scissors 1 6
Button Stock and Hook 8
Powder Bag, Powder and Puff 1 6
Carbine Lock Cover, Pair of Saddle Bags,
Lock and Key 18 4
Horse Cloth 8 0
Surcingle 4 6"

In 1808, an order was issued for the men's hair to be cut short, instead of being plaited and tied up and powdered. In 1811, an order was made for the men's coats to be made in future shorter in the skirts, and broad yellow lace, down the front and round the skirts and cuffs, was introduced in the place of the narrow white lace hitherto worn across the breast, arms, and skirts. Also plush breeches were to be worn instead of leather.

In the summer of 1812, web breeches and grey cloth overalls were introduced, and a valice (_sic_) of scarlet cloth was substituted for the leather saddle bags. The battle of Waterloo, so famous in the Regiment's history, is commemorated by the badge of an eagle displayed on the guidons, and the word "Waterloo" borne on the guidons and on the grenadier caps.

In the Official Regulations for Officers' Dress, dated 1846, page 109:--

"The Second or Royal North British Dragoons have permission to wear
a bear-skin cap with a white hackle feather, nine inches long,
according to regimental pattern."

In the Official Regulations of 1864 for Officers, at p. 57:--

"Head dress for the 2nd Dragoons, a bear-skin cap, with a gilt
thistle on the front, and on the left side a gilt grenade to
receive the plume bearing the Royal arms, above the badge of St.
Andrew, and the word 'Waterloo' below.

"Plume, a white hackle feather, nine inches long."

At page 42 of the Officers' Dress Regulations, dated 1894, is:

"Cap for 2nd Dragoons (Scots Greys) black bearskin, 10 inches high;
with a gilt thistle in front; and a gilt grenade on the left side,
as a plume socket, bearing the badge of St. Andrew, with the Royal
arms above, and the word 'Waterloo' below. Plain gilt burnished
chain, lined with black leather.

"Plume--white hackle feather, 9 inches long."