B Squadron took part in the action at Koodoosburg, under General Babington. The cavalry was now reorganised. The regiment formed part of the 1st Cavalry Brigade (Carabiniers, Greys, one squadron Inniskillings, one squadron New South Wales Lancers, T Battery, R.H.A., under Colonel Porter).
11th.—A and B Squadrons, with Headquarters, marched from Modder River at 3 a.m. to Ram Dam, to the relief of Kimberley. C Squadron rejoined regiment at Ram Dam.
Lieut.-Col. the Hon. W. P. Alexander commanded the brigade, and Major W. H. Hippisley the regiment.
12th.—The division marched at 2 a.m., and forced passage of Riet River, engaged the enemy en route; no casualties. Bivouacked Waterval Drift; a few horses wounded.
Capt. J. Crabbie invalided to England.
13th.—The regiment marched from Waterval Drift at 8 a.m.; parties of the enemy met with on front and right flank. Surprised enemy's camp who were holding Klip Drift and captured it. Bivouacked Klip Drift. During the engagement with a party on the right flank, Lieut. Dixon Johnson, Inniskillings, was severely wounded.
A fire broke out on the veldt, and it was only with difficulty the wounded were got away.
15th.—The regiment marched from Klip Drift at 8.30 a.m. Strong force of the enemy located, holding strong positions. The brigade came under shell fire from the left flank, but this fire was silenced, after considerable loss, by the R.H.A. The division was then ordered to charge in lines of brigades (3rd, 2nd, and 1st), and the centre of the enemy's position was forced under a heavy, but not very effective, fire from the flank and front. The gallop was continued for some three or four miles, and then the march to Kimberley resumed. Kimberley was reached about 7 p.m., enemy retiring from several positions round the town after firing a few rounds from their guns.
Casualties:—Wounded—No. 3354 Pte. Sutherland, 3237 Pte. McGinn.
Feb. 16th.—The regiment marched at 4.30 a.m. for reconnaissance; enemy located at Dronfield in strong position. Position was attacked by B and C Squadrons.