12th.—The regiment marched from Mooifontein at 8 a.m. to Tweedraai. Party of the enemy located en route in farmhouse, which was rushed. Captures: 8 prisoners, 5 ponies, 2 Cape carts.
13th.—The regiment marched from Tweedraai to Roodebloem.
14th.—B squadron rejoined with convoy.
The regiment marched from Roodebloem at 4 a.m. to Steenkool Spruit. No. 2508 Pte. J. Neal died of disease at Standerton.
15th.—The regiment marched from Steenkool Spruit at 7 a.m. to Roodebloem. C Squadron under Major Crabbie formed part of a force under Major Butler which marched at 7 a.m. Enemy located at farm, which was surrounded. Captured 33 prisoners, including Major Pretorius, Staats Artillery, 50 ponies, 100 head of cattle.
No casualties. Squadron rejoined regiment at Brug Spruit.
Dec. 18th.—Marched to Stenkool Spruit.
19th.—A and B Squadrons marched from Stenkool Spruit to Brug Spruit.
20th.—3946 Pte. T. Noble accidentally wounded.