"Pray express my satisfaction to General French and those under him on his brilliant success. I trust that the sick and wounded are doing well."
Orders by General French:—
"In promulgating to the Cavalry Division Her Majesty's gracious message, the Lieutenant-General desires to convey to commanding officers, officers, N.C.O.'s and men, his warmest thanks for the support and assistance he has received from them, and to express his profound admiration for the skill and courage so abundantly displayed at every critical phase of the operations, and for the cheerfulness with which they have endured much privation and hardship. To this alone he attributes the great success which must go far to place the cavalry and R.H.A. high in the estimation of Queen and country."
Feb. 25th.—A reconnaissance was made of the enemy's position to the north; although the regiment came under heavy fire no casualty occurred.
Lieut. T. Connolly rejoined from Egyptian Army.
No. 4172 Cpl. Pott promoted Sergeant for gallantry in the field in the action at Dronfield.
26th.—The regiment marched for outpost duty, and remained holding portion of ground around Cronje's laager during night.
Returned to bivouac at 9.30 a.m.
27th.—Cronje surrendered.