THEIR ORDEAL OP FIRE: THE GRENADIER GUARDS AT THE BATTLE OF BIDDULPH'S BERG, MAY 28. A most gallant stand was made, until the veldt, blackened to the verge of the Berg, threw the men's khaki uniforms into such bold relief that it became necessary to retire. 'Apparently through carelessness on the part of our soldiers in throwing lighted matches among the dry reed-grass the veldt was fired during the battle. A number of the unfortunate wounded were badly injured by the fire, and some even burned to death, the Grenadier Guards in particular falling victims. — Illustrated London News.
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Otago Witness, Issue 2425, 5 September 1900, Page 25
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98THEIR ORDEAL OP FIRE: THE GRENADIER GUARDS AT THE BATTLE OF BIDDULPH'S BERG, MAY 28. A most gallant stand was made, until the veldt, blackened to the verge of the Berg, threw the men's khaki uniforms into such bold relief that it became necessary to retire. 'Apparently through carelessness on the part of our soldiers in throwing lighted matches among the dry reed-grass the veldt was fired during the battle. A number of the unfortunate wounded were badly injured by the fire, and some even burned to death, the Grenadier Guards in particular falling victims. —Illustrated London News. Otago Witness, Issue 2425, 5 September 1900, Page 25
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