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.
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.
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.
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.
Enemy had retired.
Nov. 3rd.—The regiment marched from Trichardsfontein to New Denmark Farm.4th.—The regiment marched from New Denmark Farm to Standerton.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 snipersen 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 locateden routein 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.
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 snipersen 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 locateden routein 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 action50From remount depots1639Destroyed367Captured from enemy66Died259Captured by enemy12Returned to sick horse depots131119991705
CASUALTIES IN OFFICERS AND MEN.Officers.N.C.O.'s and Men.Killed in action—10Died of wounds—6Died of disease—8Wounded130Captured——
1902.
Jan. 1st.—Elands River.
Jan. 1st.—Elands River.
5034 Pte. R. Cochrane died of wounds, Pretoria.
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:—
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 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.
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).
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 withen route. No casualties.23rd.—Regiment marched from Springs to Boschmans Kop.24th.—The regiment marched from Boschmans Kop to Leeuwkop.
Jan. 21st.—The regiment marched from Middelburg at 6 a.m. to Springs; a few snipers met withen 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
3645 Sergt. Head died of disease at Standerton.
18th.—The regiment marched from Leeuwkop at 6 a.m.
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.
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 withen 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.
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 withen 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.
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:—
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."
"Peace Signed Last Night."
CASUALTIES IN HORSESfrom 1st Jan. to 31st May, 1902.How disposed of.Received.Destroyed45Remount depot1285Killed21Captured3Died47Captured2S. H. Depots416Remount Depot: Elandsfontein3829131288
CASUALTIES IN MEN AND OFFICERS.Officers.N.C.O.'s and Men.Killed in action12Died of wounds21Died of disease—5Wounded—9Captured——
TOTAL CASUALTIES DURING THE CAMPAIGN.Officers.N.C.O.'s and Men.Died at sea—1Killed in action220Died of wounds411Died of disease135Wounded48211149
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.
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 133ells of Linning for 38 Dragoon shirts.45ditto for necks.48½ells musline.8" sylks.8hatchets.48suit of furrage & caps.210ells whyte and bleu lining for Dragoon frocks.48cocades.48shoe buckels."
From a Coloured Drawing in the British Museum, dated 1742.
From a Coloured Drawing in the British Museum, dated 1742.
From a Coloured Drawing in the British Museum, dated 1742.
Inventar of the Cloathes and Accoutrements to be furnished the Royall Scotes Dragoones for the Campaigne 1706.October 1705Cloackes.Coates.WaistCoates.Breeches.Gloves.BootesandSpurres.Saidles.SteeropLeathersandIrones.BreecketsandStrapes.HulstersandStrapes.Girthes.MaellPilleomes.PairsofCloackStrapes.BrydleheadsteallesandReynes.CurpleandTees.HouseingandCapes.Hattes.Buffshoulderswordandsabrentashbeltes.NewGranaderCaps.dittoshoulderbelts.dittoswordbeltes.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, 9hwas given new last year. The hattes to be made according to the number of the Granadeers, mounting for the houtboyes to be mynded.Att Gorcum in the Great Casque233932133896303232In the Little Casque7160In the paymasters qrs.677726114360113143537553To be sent from England2753663663663733739410075771124312098118373Houtboyes5Totall286373373373373373150150150150150150150293293373
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."
"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."
General Dalzell's Comb.
General Dalzell's Comb.
General Dalzell's Comb.
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."
"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:—
"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.
"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."
General Thomas Dalzell's Dagger and Spoon.
General Thomas Dalzell's Dagger and Spoon.
General Thomas Dalzell's Dagger and Spoon.
Officer of the Royal Scots Greys, about 1834.From a rare Print kindly lent by Messrs. Robson & Co.
Officer of the Royal Scots Greys, about 1834.From a rare Print kindly lent by Messrs. Robson & Co.
Officer of the Royal Scots Greys, about 1834.
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:—
"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 Breeches176Pair of Breeches Slings16Stable Jacket156Trousers76Foraging Cap36Nose Bag10Watering Bridle56Horse Log63 Shirts at 9s.each170Night Cap10Stock and Clasps183 Pair Worsted Stockings at 3s.2d.p. pr.961 Pair of Long Black Gaiters842 Pair of Shoes at 8s.6d.the pair1701 Pair of Shoe Clasps8&c., &c.Scissors16Button Stock and Hook8Powder Bag, Powder and Puff16Carbine Lock Cover, Pair of Saddle Bags, Lock and Key184Horse Cloth80Surcingle46"
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 displayedon 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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
An Officer in Levée Dress, Crimean Period.
An Officer in Levée Dress, Crimean Period.
An Officer in Levée Dress, Crimean Period.