THE FOURTH CONTINGENT IN ACTION.
The following is the official report of the engagement in which " our boys " of the fourth fought- and fell : — • '
" Lord Roberts to Secretary of War. " Special Telegram. "' Pretoria, August 18. " Carrington reports that the enemy with which Errol was engaged were driven back from the strong position they held at Buffelsliook on the 16th. One of their commanders (Swartz) was severely wounded. Casualties were : — Killed : New Zealand Mounted Infantry, Captain Harvey and two men; wounded, nine men. The New Zealauders particularly distinguished themselves."
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Otago Witness, Issue 2429, 3 October 1900, Page 30
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88THE FOURTH CONTINGENT IN ACTION. Otago Witness, Issue 2429, 3 October 1900, Page 30
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