[CHAPTER VII.]
The following very valuable history is kindly communicated by the officers of the Regiment:—
HISTORICAL RECORDS OF THE ROYAL SCOTS GREYS, 1899-1902.
The Regiment received orders to mobilise for service in South Africa on September 7th, 1899.
Mobilisation was completed on October 17th, 1899.
Absent, 1 man (No. 3325, Pte. Kimber).
Nov. 5th.—Headquarters and B Squadron embarked at Glasgow on s.s. Ranee. The following officers embarked:—
- Lieut.-Col. Hon. W. P. Alexander.
- Major W. H. Hippisley.
- Major H. F. T. Hawley.
- Capt. J. Crabbie, Act. Quarter-Master.
- Capt. and Adjt. A. D. Miller.
- Capt. E. A. Maude.
- Lieut. E. Usher.
- Lieut. A. Lawson.
- Lieut. F. Swetenham.
- Second Lieut. I. A. Finlay.
- Lieut. R. E. McI. Lomer (3rd Dn. Gds.), Transport Officer, attached.
- Major A. F. Russel, R.A.M.C.
- Vety.-Lieut. H. A. Sullivan, A.V.D.