This is the most perfect work I have ever heard of in war, and reflects the highest credit on Colonel Townsend.įrom Major General Sir H Colvile's report:. next day the hospital train conveyed the less severe cases to Orange River, the graver cases to Cape Town. Royal Army Medical Corps-By 10.30 my division was in camp, by 1 all my wounded were in a comfortable house being carefully tended, by 5 p.m. Yorkshire Light Infantry-Major Earle's leading, knowledge, and coolness were most noticeable. The 9th Brigade had taken a correct bearing, Lieutenant Festing leading, a duty he performed admirably, and I regret he was wounded. I note with pleasure the valuable services rendered by Lieutenant-Colonel Pulteney, and the courage displayed by Lieutenant Bulkeley and by Lieutenant Alexander (General Colville says, 'Both insisted on going on after they were wounded'). Scots Guards (1st Battalion)-The greatest credit is due to Colonel Paget for the manner in which he carried cut his orders, and for the intelligent handling of his battalion when left to his own resources. Captain Bulfin, brigade major, on whose shoulders great responsibility rested, did admirable work. Staff Major General Sir H Colvile has already gained my entire confidence nothing is ever likely to shake his coolness. I sincerely trust it may be found possible to bestow on his widow some mark of recognition of his distinguished service.įrom Lieutenant General Methuen's despatch, November 26, 1899:. Guide-The services of Mr Chapman, who was so unfortunately killed, were of the greatest value his intimate knowledge of the ground alone made it possible to carry out the operation. I also recommend Private Montgomery for a Distinguished Conduct medal after being wounded in one leg he continued fighting in the firing line until again wounded.īearer Company-Major Ricketts commanded, and did good service both at the time and in connection with the removal of the wounded. The services of Lieutenant Nicholson have been specially brought to my notice for attention to duty and the situation when others were inclined to deal with matters of less importance I recommend him for special reward. Major Hobbs was taken prisoner owing to his remaining too long attending to the wounded he led the first line of the assault with judgment and good sense. West Yorkshire Regiment (2nd Battalion)-Colonel Kitchener led the assaulting force with energy and judgment, and all ranks behaved admirably. Staff-Major Munro, Brigade Major, and Lieutenant Blair, ADC, were of good value to me. The page can be searched using Ctrl + F.įrom Major General Hildyard's report, November 24, 1899:. My grateful thanks to Ian Linney for correcting this scanned text and making this page much more useful to researchers.

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