11th.—The regiment marched from Graspan at 6.30 a.m. towards Kroonstad. Enemy had all retired. Bivouacked at Boospoort Drift.
No. 3615 Pte. Newberry died of wounds at Ventersburg Road.
May 12th.—The regiment marched from Boospoort Drift to Jordaan's Siding (Kroonstad).
Rev. W. Paterson joined.
Capt. R. Thompson, 1st Australian Horse, invalided to England.
13th to 19th.—The regiment was engaged in reconnaissance, small scattered parties of the enemy met with every day. No casualties.
20th.—The regiment marched from Jordaan's Siding to Mahemsvlei.
21st.—The regiment marched from Mahemsvlei at 7.40 a.m. to Welgelegen.
22nd.—The regiment marched from Roodeval at 2.45 a.m. Enemy reported to be in force on the railway, and regiment endeavoured to cut off their retreat. On arriving at the railway they had all retired. Bivouacked at Essenbosch. No casualties.