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Colonist, Volume LVIII, Issue 14284, 13 December 1916, Page 5

CABLE NEWS.* [Frxbs Association—Cofstwghs.]

force, attacking on the flank, forced Wahle back to Lupembe.' Colonel Murray was reinforced, and pursued the enemy towards Mahengo, killing 61 and taking 33 prisoners. After a strong pursuit Wahle surrendered with seven white officers and 47 men and 240 Askaris. A howitzer and three maxims were captured, while a force detached by Wahle earlier in the hope of enveloping General JNorthey, was- ror,nded up at Itembute.

Colonel Marriott' was awarded the Military Cross in the field.