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

Watervaal
July 31st; 1900

No. 1 Detail

Orderly Officer of the Day: Lieut. Benyon
Next for duty Lieut. Kyle

No. 2 Casualty

The C.O. regrets to report the death of Reg. No. 514 Sergt. Parker of "C" Squadron who whilst doing duty with his troop which had gone out to meet Boers reported to be ready to lay down their arms was treacherously shot and instantly killed from a house flying a white flag. The C.O. is firm in the opinion that the troops should never have been sent on this mission but it serves as another lesson of the treacherous nature of enemies with which we have to deal. Everything connected with them should be regarded with the greatest suspicion. In fact a successful scout must always be suspicious and treat everything that he hears and sees in that light.

No. 3 Horses

In future when the regiment comes into Camp early the horses must be turned out at once unless otherwise ordered.

No. 4 Reveille

Reveille will be at 5 o'clock to-morrow.


3rd Mounted Brigade
Routine Orders,
By Col. Steele, Commanding Column


Watervaal Bridge,
Tuesday 31st July, 1900.

No. 1 Moves

The force will march to-morrow in the following order:- S.H., Colt Gun Detachment, "A" Bty R.H.A., No.2 Field Troop R.E., 2-5" guns 16th Coy S.D.R.G.A., Ammunition Column, No. 18 B.F.H., Baggage (all units), Supply Column, Supply Park. Thee O. C. the column wishes it to be distinctly understood that the columns must keep closed up and move on as broad a front as possible. There will be an outspan at midday for one hour. The camp must be clear by 7.30 am.


Notice: There will be an issue of rum to-night.

Hello Mike,
Really quite terrible the death of Sergt Parker, moreover, just look at the date, the war was still young, more incidents of this nature to come for so many more soldiers across the empire !
Regards Frank

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Regimental Order

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

Watervaal
July 31st; 1900

No. 1 Detail

Orderly Officer of the Day: Lieut. Benyon
Next for duty Lieut. Kyle

No. 2 Casualty

The C.O. regrets to report the death of Reg. No. 514 Sergt. Parker of "C" Squadron who whilst doing duty with his troop which had gone out to meet Boers reported to be ready to lay down their arms was treacherously shot and instantly killed from a house flying a white flag. The C.O. is firm in the opinion that the troops should never have been sent on this mission but it serves as another lesson of the treacherous nature of enemies with which we have to deal. Everything connected with them should be regarded with the greatest suspicion. In fact a successful scout must always be suspicious and treat everything that he hears and sees in that light.

No. 3 Horses

In future when the regiment comes into Camp early the horses must be turned out at once unless otherwise ordered.

No. 4 Reveille

Reveille will be at 5 o'clock to-morrow.

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

3rd Mounted Brigade
Routine Orders,
By Col. Steele, Commanding Column


Watervaal Bridge,
Tuesday 31st July, 1900.

No. 1 Moves

The force will march to-morrow in the following order:- S.H., Colt Gun Detachment, "A" Bty R.H.A., No.2 Field Troop R.E., 2-5" guns 16th Coy S.D.R.G.A., Ammunition Column, No. 18 B.F.H., Baggage (all units), Supply Column, Supply Park. Thee O. C. the column wishes it to be distinctly understood that the columns must keep closed up and move on as broad a front as possible. There will be an outspan at midday for one hour. The camp must be clear by 7.30 am.

By Order
H. G. DuPleges, Capt.
a/ Brgd. Maj.

Notice: There will be an issue of rum to-night.

It has been brought to the notice of the c.o. and N.C.O. 's and men are being returned to duty from hospital and other sources and no report to their rejoining the regiment was sent to Headquarters.