| How disposed of. | Received. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Killed in action | 185 | From remount depots | 1583 |
| Died of exhaustion | 159 | Captured from the enemy | 50 |
| Destroyed | 95 | ||
| To sick depots | 960 | ||
| Left on veldt by order | 226 | ||
| 1625 | 1633 | ||
| Officers. | N.C.O.'s and Men. | |
|---|---|---|
| Died at sea | — | 1 |
| Killed in action | 1 | 8 |
| Died of wounds | 2 | 4 |
| Do. of disease | 1 | 22 |
| Wounded | 3 | 43 |
| 7 | 78 |
Jan. 1st.—Regiment sent to meet convoy from Parkersdorp. No sign of enemy.
2nd.—Regiment escorted convoy to Welgevonden.
3rd.—The regiment marched from Welgevonden to Reitfontein.
4th.—The regiment marched from Reitfontein at 3.45 a.m. to Hartebeestfontein.
5th.—The regiment marched from Hartebeestfontein at 4 a.m. Engaged the enemy at Nauwpoort Hill. C Squadron, under Lieut. I. A. Finlay, held kopje under heavy fire until reinforced by Scots Guards, when enemy retired. Casualties:—Wounded—Lieut. I. A. Finlay, 4497 Pte. Quinn, 3705 Lance-Cpl. Hall. Bivouacked at Zandfontein.
6th.—The enemy in force attacked camp at daybreak, but were driven off.
All sick horses and dismounted men paraded at 5 a.m. and proceeded to Krugersdorp, C Squadron, under 2nd Lieut. D. McCombie, formed the escort.