The History of the 2nd Dragoons: "Royal Scots Greys"

by Edward Almack

Enemy attacked station, but were driven off.

Jan. 14th.—The regiment marched from Kaalfontein to Johannesburg to refit.

15th.—2nd Lieut. Hon. W. Montgomerie, with party of C Squadron, left camp at 4 a.m. to patrol in the direction of Zuurfontein.

16th.—Halt.

17th.—No. 3087 Pte. G. Oswald to England for discharge.

1st Cavalry Brigade was broken up. The regiment formed part of the following force under Col. Allenby:—Carabiniers, Greys, C Battery R.H.A., one Elswick gun, and Lancashire Fusiliers.

18th.—Major Crabbie sent the C.O. £50 to be expended for the benefit of the N.C.O.'s and men. Messrs. McKinnell & Ross, Edinburgh, presented two cases of tobacco to the regiment.

23rd.—Sergt. Barron invalided to England.

26th.—Farewell address by General Gordon:—