1899 - From the diary of Trooper A J Crosby, Natal Carbineers
One of our scouts rode in about noon reporting 50 armed Boers were approaching. We were immediately called to arms, taking cover behind paddock wall, maxim gun in centre. The men proved to be 22 Natal Police on patrol. Feeling very unwell but had to go on guard during the night which was cold.
One of our scouts rode in about noon reporting 50 armed Boers were approaching. We were immediately called to arms, taking cover behind paddock wall, maxim gun in centre. The men proved to be 22 Natal Police on patrol. Feeling very unwell but had to go on guard during the night which was cold.