Arrived at the Cape on 23rd February 1900. In April was stationed about Kaffir River Bridge, south of Bloemfontein. In May joined Colvile and Macdonald on the march to Heilbron, doing excellent work, which is much praised in General Colvile's 'Work of the IXth Division'. In July the Highland Brigade and the 5th Battery joined General Hunter for the operations to encircle Prinsloo, and the services of the battery at Spitz Kop and Retief's Nek were very valuable. Remained with the Highland Brigade practically the whole of 1900. In 1901 was in Cape Colony under Colonel Gorringe and other commanders (see despatch of 8th July 1901). One man was mentioned in Lord Kitchener's despatch of 8th May 1901.
Imperial units
Royal Field Artillery - 5th Battery
- Details
- Parent Category: Imperial units
- Category: Royal Field Artillery
- Hits: 6251