Capt. R. Thompson, Lieut. K. K. McKellor, J. F. M. Wilkinson, P. M. Vaughan, and A. Ebsworth, with 1st Squadron Australian Horse, joined, and were attached to the Greys during their stay in South Africa. They were a fine squadron, and did excellent work on all occasions.
Mar. 7th.—The regiment marched from Osfontein; enemy located about 9.30 a.m. They immediately evacuated their position, and as the horses were too weak to pursue properly, a running fight was kept up for several hours.
Bivouacked at Poplar Grove.
8th.—The regiment marched from Poplar Grove at 12 noon, to Wyaaihoek.
9th.—Wyaaihoek.
Rev. Cathel Kerr died of disease, Kimberley.
10th.—C Squadron, under Major H. J. Scobell, marched at 4 a.m. A and B Squadrons marched at 6.30 a.m. Enemy located in position at Driefontein, which was eventually taken, after heavy loss, by 6th Infantry Division.
Bivouacked Driefontein. Casualties:—Wounded—2423 Sergt. Tptr. Inkster, 4394 Pte. Harris.
11th.—The regiment marched from Driefontein to Francis Vlei.
12th.—The regiment marched from Francis Vlei. Enemy located in the evening in strong position near Bloemfontein. C Squadron, under Major H. J. Scobell, was detached to take a position, which they rushed under heavy fire, and held it during the night. Several horses killed. Bivouacked Skene's Farm. This position, taken and held by C Squadron, proved to be the key to Bloemfontein.