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3rd Mounted Brigade Orders
Vlaakfontein.

Saturday, July 8th, 1900.

N0. 1 Duties.

T.M.I. will perform the duties until further orders. A force composed as under will march to-morrow at 8.am under Col. Thorneycroft - T.M.I. 3 Companies; One and One Half Squadrons Strathcona's Horse. The baggage of Strathcona's Horse will accompany it and the regiment will not return to this camp. The 3 companies of the T.M.I. will return. Detailed orders have been issued to Col. Thorneycroft.


Orders by Lt. Col. Steele
Commanding "Strathcona's Horse"
Greylingstadt, Transvaal

9th July 1900

No. 1 Detail:

Detail for To-morrow.

Orderly Officer Lieut. Kyle
Next for Duty Lieut Magee


Orders by Lt. Col. Steele
Commanding "Strathcona's Horse"
Greylingstadt, Transvaal

10th July 1900

No. 1 Detail:

Detail for To-morrow.

Orderly Officer Lieut. Harper
Next for Duty Lieut Fall

No. 2 States

States showing the effective strength of squadrons including horses must be sent to this office every morning as soon as possible after coming into camp. The daily parade state now sent in must be continued in addition to the above.

No. 3

The regiment will supply a patrol to do duty on the hills to the right and left of the camp. One N.C.O. and 6 men of "A" Squadron and 1 N.C.O. and 6 men of "C" Squadron. Squadron Officers to be detailed by Officer Commanding. "A" Squadron will do duty on the hills to the left not more than one half mile camp. 1 N.C.O. and 6 men of "B" Squadron will patrol the hill to the right of the camp one half mile out. The whole patrol will mount at daybreak and will do duty until relieved (2 or 3 hours). The patrol will be mounted.

3rd Mounted Brigade
Routine Orders
Greylingstadt,

July 11th, 1900

No. 1 Moves.

The following Corps will be ready to move out of camp at 2.30 am to-morrow in the following order - T.M.l., 360 men 2 guns R.H.A., Strathcona's Horse 140 men. These corps will cover the front and flanks of Genl. Clery’s Force. Headquarters of the Brigade will march with the force. Half number 18 B.F.H. will be ready to move at the same hour following and immediately in the rear of the ammunition column.

No. 2 Line Heading.

Transport under Lt. Prettyjohn, T.M.I., will be ready to move at 9.00 am and immediately following the 4th Brigade Hospital. Supply column will be ready to move off at 9.30 am, following the baggage of the Divisional troops. The usual supplies will be carried in Regimental Transport. Three days in supply column.

No. 3 Destruction of Property.

Farms and other property of the enemy are not to be destroyed. As a measure without the sanction of the G.O.C. Having first obtained requisition.

No. 4 Supplies

When supplies are requisitioned for and receipts given it must be stated on the face of the receipt whether the owner of the farm is at his farm or on commando. Duplicates of receipts are in all cases to be sent as soon as possible to the Director of Supplies.


Orders by Lt. Col. Steele
Commanding "Strathcona's Horse"
Greylingstadt, Transvaal

11th July 1900

No. 1 Reveille

Reveille will be at 6.00 am.

No. 2 Moves

70 men of "A" and 70 men of "B" exclusive of Officers will be ready to move in accordance with Brigade orders to-morrow morning. Officers commanding squadrons will see that this detail is made up and report at once on completing this compliment.

By Order
E. F. Mackie, Lt.
Adjt.

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3rd Mounted Brigade
Routine Orders
Watervaal,

July 17th, 1900

No. 1 Postings

Cyclists Herbert and Gee doing duty with 3rd Mounted Brigade Staff will be attached to 3rd Mounted Brigade Supply Column for pay from 18th May 1900 at the rate of 7s / 6d per diem, vide N.A.O. No. 126400

No. 2 Moves.

The Brigade will march to-morrow morning punctually at 8.45 am Order of march, T.M.I., R.H.A., S.H., R.E. The leading regiment will cover the front and flanks of column, Number 18 B.F.H., 2nd line transport and supply column will be formed up at 9.15 am under Lieut. Prettyjohn, T.M.I., in the same formation as this morning, i.e. On the right flank of the force with the supply park. The waggons are to be formed on a front not exceeding 10 or less than 6 waggons. A baggage master selected by G. O. C. 4th Bde. will be in general charge, Lieut. Prettyjohn to report to him for orders.

Orders by Lt. Col. Steele
Commanding "Strathcona's Horse"
Watervall

17th July 1900

1. Reports

In making reports, Officers, N.C.O.s and men will at all times give the compass bearings of the known places on the map, and will state if personal observation, if reported from natives, or from whatever source the information is obtained, with the names of the parties it is obtained from if possible.

2. Joined.

Lieut. Adamson with 30 rank and file and 40 horses having joined the regiment this a.m. are taken on the strength of regiment attached to “C” Squadron for pay, rations &c.

3. Re-Joined.

The following. detail having been returned from Hospital to duty and rejoined the regiment are hereby taken on the ration returns of their respective squadrons

- Sergt. Richardson, Cpl. Armstrong and 9 privates, 6 horses and 3 mules.

4. Reveille.

Reveille will be at 6 am to-morrow, all officers, N.C.O.s & men must be out at latest five minutes after reveille.

5. Watering.

Attention must be drawn to the order that horses must be led to water immediately after feeding in the morning.

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3rd Mounted Brigade
Routine Orders
Irondale Camp

July 18th, 1900

1. Moves

The force will move to-morrow at the same time and in the same order as to-day, with the exception that Strathcona's Horse will lead off punctually at 8.45 am and T.M.I. will follow the R.H.A., Strathcona's Horse will cover the front and flanks.

2. Telegram

It is understood that only the Lt. Genl. commanding the force can send "Clear the Line" telegraph messages.

Orders by Lt. Col. Steele
Commanding "Strathcona's Horse"
Irondale Camp

18th July 1900

1. Reveille

Reveille will be at six am. to-morrow.

2. Promotion

The following promotion will date from to-day. Reg. No. 463 S.S. Jackson, to be Lance Cpl.

3. Uniformity

The O.C. has noticed that a number in the ranks are in the habit of parading without the saddle wallets. The wallets must always be attached to the saddle together with all small articles of equipment.

4. Remounts

The herd will be driven along with the baggage column, and the N.C.O. & men in charge will be responsible that they are brought into camp each day, and as soon as they are in the squadrons will take them over.

5. Detail

Field Officer for To-morrow Major Snyder
Orderly Officer Lieut. Adamson

6. Guard

“A” Squadron will form advance guard to-morrow. "B" Squadron will protect flanks of column. The regt. must be ready to march at 8.30.

7. Maxim

A Maxim gun under an Officer will accompany the supports on each flank to-morrow.

3rd Mounted Brigade
Routine Orders
Leeuw spruit

July 19th, 1900

1. Moves

The force will be held in readyness to march to-morrow it ordered. Regt. for Duty, T.M.I. O.C. T.M.I. will send out picquets to a distance of 3000 yards round the camp to insure its safety. These should leave camp at 7.30 am. The road to Standerton at the present time is clear of enemy.

2. Notice

Lost!! A carbine M.M. and sling No. 801, 1 Co. A.S.C. which was left on ground near Strathcona's Horse where fire occured. Finder please return to Provost Marshall. Headquarters 2nd Division.


Orders by Lt. Col. Steele
Commanding "Strathcona's Horse"
Leeuw Spruit

19th July 1900

1. Moves.

The regiment must be ready to move at 8.30 am. Reveille will be at 6.00 O'clock. The tents will not be struck until ordered but all other preparations will be made as usual.

2. Promotions.

The following promotions will date from today:

Regt. No. 38 Cpl. Sawyer to be Lce. Sergt.
Regt. No. 50 Cpl. Traill to be Lce. Sergt.
Regt. No. 25 Pte. Irvine to be Lce.Cpl.

3. Transfers.

The following transfers will date from to-day:

Reg. No. 405 Pte. Perry from "B" to "A"
Reg. No. 107 Pte. Anderson, from "A" to "B"

3rd Mounted Brigade
Routine Orders
Leeuw Spruit

July 20th, 1900

1. Fire Orders

As soon as the force arrives in Camp, the regiment not on duty for the day will detail one officer and 50 men as fire picquets. Each man should have a shovel or spade which can be had on application to Major Heath, No. 2 Field Troop, R.E. These parties will be on duty for 24 hours and in the event of the fire bugle sounding will at once fall in, the officer in charge reporting to A.A.G., 2nd Division for orders. In standing camps similar parties will be detailed daily for duty in case of emergency.

2. Feeding of Oxen:

Compressed forage at rate of 6 lbs per head and 2 lbs mealy meal with 1/3rd lb treacle may be drawn daily the supply column as long as the supply lasts, at present there is about 3 days supply available which it may not be possible to keep replenished. Please issue strict orders that the treacle is to be mixed with water and then have the mealy meal added, after which it should be sprinkled over the compressed forage before being given to oxen. By this means the waste of forage and meal owing to wind &c should be considerably minimised.

3. Natal Army Orders:

Attention is directed to N.A.O. No’s 1 & 5 dated July 11th, 1900 and No. 2 dated July 12th, 1900.

4. Moves:

The force will march at 8.45 to-morrow in the following order - Strathcona's Horse, R.H.A., T.M.I. The whole of the 2nd line transport and supply column will be ready to move off punctually at 9.am.

Orders by Lt. Col. Steele
Commanding "Strathcona's Horse"
Leeuw Spruit

20th July 1900

1. Detail

Detail for to-morrow, Capt. Courtney, Next for Duty, Major Snyder.
Orderly Officer Lieut. Harper. Next for Duty Lieut. Benyon.

2. Appointments

Until further orders Orderly Room S. S. Bullouch will act as R.S.M.

3. Reverts

Reg. No. 88 Sergt. Wilkins "A” Squadron reverted to rank of Pte. from to-day at his own request.

4. Promotions.

The following promotions will date from today.

Reg. No. 395 Cpl. Bell, H., to be Lance Sergt.
Reg. No. Pte. Niblett, R., to be Lance. Cpl.

5. Reveille.

Reveille will be at 6.00 am to-morrow. The regiment must be ready to move by 8.30 am.

3rd Mounted Brigade
Routine Orders

Wessels Farm
July 20th, 1900

1. Moves

The brigade will march to-morrow morning at same time and in same order with, exception of T.M.I. will lead and S.H. will follow R.H.A.

2. Requisitions.

The special attention of all concerned is directed to N.A.O. No. 2 of 19th inst.

3. Grass Fires.

As in spite of recently published division order, pointing out the necessity of the utmost care being taken to prevent grass fires on line of march, these fires occasionally occur without doubt from carelessness of individuals in dropping lighted matches. It may be necessary should there be a continuance of such to prevent all smoking in the line of march. It is to be hoped that there will be no necessity to have recourse to such a measure; but the inconvenience and even danger to the column is so great from these fires that if they can be stopped in no other way, smoking will have to be prohibited. Officers commanding units will cause this order to be made known to all troops and native followers under their command.

4. Divine service.

Voluntary service will be held on arrival in camp to-morrow as follows - C of E, 3rd Brigade Camp, 5.30 pm, R.C., Scottish Rifles Camp, 5 p.m. Presbyterians, Scottish Rifles Camp 6 p.m.

3rd Mounted Brigade
Routine Orders

Watervaal Drift
July 22nd, 1900

No. 1 Moves

The brigade will march to-morrow at the same time Moves and in the same order with the exception that S.H. will lead and T.M.I. will follow guns.

No. 2 Concert

If C.O.s wish to hold concerts in their lines and Concerts continue singing after watch setting they should first obtain sanction of G.O.C., with a view of obtaining the sanction of Lt. Genl. commanding.


Regimental Orders by Lt. Col. Steele,
Commanding Strathcona's Horse,
Watervaal Drift

July 22nd, 1900

No. 1 Detail

Field Officer To-morrow: Major Jarvis
Orderly Officer To-Morrow: Lieut. Fall
Next for Duty: Lieut. Ketchen

No. 2 Outposts

The O.C. in command of that portion of the regiment that forms the advance will as soon as the column is halted for the night place cossack posts at proper distances to left and right front and the right and left rear of camp. These posts will be as many as are necessary to obtain a good view of the country and protect the camp from surprises. He will leave small supports when necessary. This is to be done without any further instructions after he has ascertained that the column is halted for the night. The advance party of the advance guard will not halt until the column is halted on its camping ground as it is necessary that they should hold the position until relieved by the cossack outposts. When there are flankers employed for the column , the flanking patrols are to move parallel to the column and as far out as the right flanking patrol of the advance party. Everyone should know it is the duty of the outposts to prevent the column being attacked while unprepared, consequently they should hold their ground and prevent the enemy from stealing in on the column it the attack appears to warrant it. A good deal of sound judgement and common sense is required to carry out these instructions. No military duties are more honourable or require more ability to perform than screening and protecting the Army. Officers and men on outposts, advance and rear guard and flanking duties will try and not engage the enemy if it can be avoided as it causes a great deal of delay. A skilful enemy will always try to delay a column.

3. Ammunition

Officers of troops will be responsible that every man carries 150 rounds of ammunition.

4. Brands

Squadron Officers will at once have the letter of their squadron branded on every horse in their squadron, the letter must be put immediately after the S. brand.

3rd Mounted Brigade
Orders Routine Orders
Grootspruit

July 23rd, 1900

No. 1 Moves

The brigade will march to Greylingstadt at 8.45 in the same order as to-day with the exception that the T.M.I. will lead and S.H. will follow the R.H.A. O.C.. of T.M.I. will arrange that his left flankers proceed sufficiently far to the left of the railway to protect the supply park which with half battalion of brigade will march on that side.

Orders by Lt. Col. Steele
Commanding "Strathcona's Horse"
Grootspruit

July 23rd, 1900

No. 1 Detail

Orderly Officer for to-morrow: Lieut. Ketchen
Next for Duty: Lieut Courtney

No. 2 Reverts

Reg. No. 432 Sgt. Tennant reverts to rank of Private from yesterday at his own request.

No. 3 Joining

The following officer and men having joined the regiment at Watervaal are taken on the strength and posted to "C" Squadron.


Reg. No.

631 Lt. Adamson, A.
604 Andrews. A.W.
639 Armitage, H.R.G.
603 Blakemore, P.H.
630 Bruce, B.G.
600 Buchan, J.J.
613 Campbell, J.G.
634 Campbell, W.J.
638 Clampitt, J.H.
624 Carey, J.J.
633 Cook J.L.
617 Fowler, W.B.
618 Gilbertson, J.E.
626 Greaves, J.B.
601 Grew, C.
609 Griffiths, W.R.
615 Hall, G.L.
632 Henderson, J.G.
647 Heron, R.B.
602 Heygate, W.A.N.
616 Howell, T. E.
629 Hunt, W.DeVere
637 Hutchinson, W.
623 Isbester, C.J.
606 McArthur, A.
614 McDougall, J.B.
605 McDougall, J.G.
641 McMillan, C.W.
635 Malet, C.C.
619 Martin, J.S.
643 Morris C.
644 Meyers, L.
620 Palmer, w.
628 Paton, S.
610 Preston, A.
612 Robertson, H.
642 Rose, B.W.
607 Shuttleworth, P.P.
636 Slocock, E.F.
627 Smith, W.
625 Sparkes, F. D.
640 Stewart, D.
608 Stringer, A.
611 Tucker, R.
622 Burnet, B.
621 Bartram, M.B.
645 Della-Torre, W.J.
646 Sparks, G.A.S.
648 Ritchie, D.W.
649 Robertson, D.
650 McMillan, F.F.
651 Burney, B.H.
652 Daniels, P.B.
359 Fisher, J.C.

No. 4 Stealing

It has come to the notice of the o.c. that men of Strathcona v s Horse have been hanging about the waggons of the A.S.C. One was seen stealing port wine last night. The O.C. wishes to point out that in his opinion any man who would act in this manner and bring disgrace upon a corps composed largely of respectable men is a villain and should he be discovered will be tried by general court-martial.

Furthermore it is the duty of every honest man in Strathcona v s Horse to prevent this and report the same should it come to his knowledge. Should any more complaints with regard to such conduct be received from Supply Officer of the A.S.C. an additional guard will be put on for the purpose of protecting government property in his charge.

No. 5 Horses

The following horses have been brought up by Lt. Adamson are hereby taken on the strength of the regiment and posted with draft to “C” Squadron.

Nos. 50, 361, 72, 150, 100, 123, 129, 141, 74, 108, 135, 115, 81, 136, 82, 75, 44, 62, 96, 142, 628, 47, 138, 70, 65, 92, 64, 221, 93, 77, 383, 57, 711, 222, 48, 60, 104, 126, 63, 69, 116, 95, 120, 124, 90, 76, 50, 66, 138, 682.

No. 6 Side Arms

It has been brought to the notice of O.C. that a number of men parade for guards, picquets & other duties without side-arms and other equipment. If these articles have been lost they must be replaced and the men made to pay for them. A thorough investigation must be made by squadron officers into the cause of these articles being lost.

No N.C.O. or man must parade for any duty other than a fatigue without all their arms and equipment unless otherwise ordered. Any deviation from this order will be severely dealt with.

No. 7 Duties

One troop of “B” and one of "C" will relieve the night picquet furnished by S.H. at 7.am to-morrow. They must have breakfast in camp before going out and will return to the column when the advance guard is formed.

No. 8 Bayonets

It has come to the attention of thee O.C. that bayonets have been used as heel pegs. This must not be permitted under any circumstances.

3rd Mounted Brigade
Routine Orders
Greylingstadt

July 24th, 1900

No. 1 Joined

Lieut. Russell A.O.D., having reported his arrival is attached to "A" Battery R.H.A. for duty.

No. 2 Mail

The English mail will close at 6.pm to-morrow.

No. 3 Loading of Waggons

The Lt. Genl. commanding wishes it to be distinctly understood that loading up waggons with stores that are not authorized to be carried by the waggons is irregular and should never be done except in special and urgent cases and then only if by so doing the waggon is not overloaded.

No. 4. Officers

Any Officer who may have permission to proceed to Standerton or may be going there on duty should report to the A.A.G. Divisional Headquarters before so proceeding, for instructions.

No. 5 Telegraph

Owing to the pressure of telegraph work only the most urgent messages can be sent from here. Messages will not be taken at the telegraph office unless franked by the A.A.G. or D.O.A.G. 2nd dive Staff.

No. 6 March of Transport

It is necessary to remind officers in charge of units of 2nd line transports that punctuality in arrival at the place of rendezvous is essential. It was observed yesterday that in consequence of the late arrival of the divisional supply column at the place where the remainder of the 2nd line transport was being formed up the whole movement was delayed.

No. 7 Returns

O.C. units will render to the G.O.C. as early as possible to-morrow complete lists by units of all officers of irregular, colonial and volunteer units serving under their command with the view to the publication of correct lists in the Army List. O.C. units will render to officer in charge of supplies by 9 am. to-morrow a return showing the number of emergency rations they require to replace those issued; when none are required a nil return should be issued.

No. 8 Surplus Supplies

In order that waggons should not be overloaded O.C. units must at once take steps to return to their depots at Standerton or elsewhere all stores, clothing &c which they are carrying beyond those authorized by the regulation loading table. The load per mule waggon is 4000 lbs.

No. 9 Forfeiture of Service

When a reservist deserts on mobilization or after re-joining the colours, upon conviction by Court Martial, or if trial is dispensed with (under 75 A.A.) the man forfeits all previous terms of service (under section 79 A.A.) and becomes liable to serve for 12 years from date of conviction or dispensation from trial. If the man is serving abroad when the reserves are de-mobilized he cannot claim to be sent home, unless in the mean time his forfeited service has been restored by the Secy. of State for War (under sec. 79 A.A.). Authority War Office Letter No.-10a - A.R. - 2410 dated 22nd June 1900.

No. 10 Provisional Mounted and Foot Police

A limited number of men are required for enrolment in a provisional force of mounted & foot police for employment in Pretoria district occupied by British Troops. Volunteers for this force are now called from the Imperial Yeomanry and Colonial Corps from all portions of the British Empire which are now serving in South Africa. Engagements for this force will be for 3 months; to be extended (with the men’s consent) to 6 months, if found necessary later. Men joining this force will revert to their corps if found unsuitable for police duty and also on completion of any limited engagement.

Men enrolling in the provisional mounted or foot police force who are found suitable for police duties, will have first claim to the appointments in any permanent police force which may be created in this state when the country is settled. Appointments for N.C. rank will be reserved for those members of the provisional mounted and foot police who may posses the necessary educational qualifications.

Men volunteering for this force from Imperial Yeomanry and Colonial Corps will bring with them their uniform, arms, and equipment, in the case of mounted men saddlery included. A good horse will be provided by the state for each mounted man.

Consolidated pay will be issued which will include regimental pay at present rates and allowances in lieu of free rations and forage. The rates of pay for the several ranks will be as follows:

Lieutenant 25/- per diem
Sergeant 15/- per diem
Corporal 12/- per diem
Private 10/- per diem

Officers commanding Imperial Yeomanry and Colonial Corps are requested to call for volunteers for the provisional mounted and foot police force from their own corps and will forward a list of the officers, N.C.O.s and men offering their services, whom they can thoroughly recommend to the Military Governor, Pretoria, to reach line as soon as possible. Owing to the nature of the duties that the Provisional Mounted and Foot Police will be call upon to perform only the most reliable and steady non-corns and men should be recommended for appointment.

N. B. Candidates from the African Corps will find a knowledge of the Dutch language a great advantage, but this knowledge is not compulsory.

No. 11 Waterproof Sheets _

O.C. units should take early steps to overhaul all waterproof sheets now in possession of troops, and to replace those unserviceable by new ones drawn by Army Ordinance· Dept. on requisition.

No. 12 Natal Army Orders

Attention is directed to Natal Army Orders dated 21st July 1900.

Orders by Lt. Col. Steele
Commanding "Strathcona's Horse"
Greylingstadt

July 24th, 1900

No. 1 Detail

Orderly Officer for to-morrow: Lieut. Courtney
Next for Duty: Lieut. Pooley
Captain of the Day: Capt. Cartwright

No. 2 Sheets

Waterproof sheets must be overhauled at once and a report sent in as to number of new ones required.

No. 3 Duties

“A” and “B” Squadrons will furnish 3 non-coms and 18 men each to form 6 observation posts of 1 N.C.O. and 6 men each to be posted on the Kopjes to the left, left front and front, i.e., to west and south-west of the Camp. The men will be mounted and must leave camp at 7.15 am sharp so that the T.M.I. night picquet can come in at 7.30.

No. 4 Signallers

Signallers will be furnished by T.M.I. on arrival at the posts. Horses will be allowed to graze and on no account are they to be ridden allover the country. They must be rested as much as possible. The Orderly Officer will go out and post the men on the various Kopjes. "A", "B" and "C" Squadrons must be prepared to furnish on troop each of not less than 24 men each for night picquet to-morrow if ordered, each under an officer to mount at 5.pm.

No. 5 Rifles

The rifles must not be used to carry bundles of blankets or other articles when going on picquet or other duties. Officers to see that this order is carried out.

No. 6 Reveille

Reveille will be at 7.am to-morrow.