16th.—The regiment marched from Zaaiwater to Kromdraai. Sniping at advanced guards en route.
17th.—Halt.
All but two days' provisions handed over to Plumer's column.
18th.—The regiment marched from Kromdraai at 6.30 a.m. towards Springs. Bivouacked at Nooitgedacht. Some sniping.
19th.—The regiment marched from Nooitgedacht to Bloemdale.
20th.—The regiment marched from Bloemdale to Springs.
21st.—Lieut. W. Long rejoined from England. Draft of 53 N.C.O.'s and men joined from England.
22nd.—20 N.C.O.'s and men invalided to England.
Owing to Col. Allenby's illness, Lieut.-Col. Hippisley assumed command of the column.