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The history of the South African forces in France

INDEX.

Reading edition

Aa, River, 196.

Abbeville. See Hospital, S. African General.

Abeele, 194.

Addison, Sec.-Lieut. E. C., 214.

Agagia, Battle of, 32-5.

Ailette, River, 231.

Ailly-sur-Somme, 47.

Aisne, River, 106, 126, 128, 129, 216.

Aitken, Sec.-Lieut. A., 144.

Albert, 189.

Alexandria, 22, 26, 27, 41.

Alim Tejdid, 38.

Allenby, Field-Marshal Sir Edmund (Viscount Allenby), 103, 113, 126.

Alston, Major C. W., 20, 275.

Alwyn Farm (Méteren), 222.

American Armies in France, The, 158, 217, 228, 230.

Amiens, 194, 195, 214.

Ancre, River, 50, 51, 87, 104.

Anderson, Lieut.-Col. J. D., 337, 339, 351.

Anderson, Sec.-Lieut., 223.

Arbre de Guise, 246.

Armentières, 45, 195.

Armin, General Sixt von. See Sixt von Armin.

Armistice, The, 255-6.

Armoured cars, 30;

at Agagia, 33;

in advance on Sollum, 36, 39, 40.

Army, British—

First, 83, 105, 113, 225, 231, 255.

Second, 44, 134, 217, 231.

Third, 85, 102, 104, 113, 159, 161, 170, 177, 191, 230, 231, 232, 233, 249.

Fourth, 85, 90, 230, 231, 232, 233, 249, 253, 255.

Fifth, 88, 104, 132, 133, 134, 135, 146, 159, 161, 170, 171, 176, 177.

Army, German—

Fourth, 130, 196.

Sixth, 151, 196.

Arnold, Sec.-Lieut. L., 153.

Arras, 49, 83, 88, 103, 104, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110-12, 178, 195, 218;

Battle of, 115-126, 258.

Artillery, Heavy (South African), 16, 19, 20, 21, 267-278.

See also under Battery, Heavy Artillery; and Brigade, Heavy Artillery.

Artillery, Royal Garrison. See Artillery, Heavy.

Artillery, Royal Marine, 19.

Athies, 116.

Atholl, Duchess of, 17 n.;

Duke of, 21.

Aulad Ali tribes, 36.

Australian Camel Corps, 36, 38.

Australian Forces in France.

See under Corps, British; Division, British.

Avelu, 235.

Avesnes, 252.

Bagbag, 37, 38.

Bailleul, 44, 195, 203, 204, 205, 206, 218.

Baillon Farm, 246.

Bain, Capt. J. T., 144.

Baker, Lieut.-Col. J. Mitchell, 18, 351.

Baker, Private, 66.

Bamford, Lieut.-Col. H. W. M., commands Composite Battalion, 209, 210;

commands 2nd Regiment, 225, 233.

Bancroft, Lieut., 167, 175.

Bannockburn, 114.

Bapaume, 48, 50, 51, 60, 86, 87, 109, 230.

Barisis, 159.

Barrani, 25, 32, 35, 36, 37.

Basutoland, 19.

Bate, Lieut., 59.

Battery, Heavy Artillery (S. African)—

71st, 20, 267, 269-70, 273.

72nd, 20, 267, 268, 275-6.

73rd, 20, 267, 268-9.

74th, 20, 267, 268, 274-5.

75th, 20, 267, 268, 276-7.

125th, 267, 268, 271-2.

496th, 267, 277.

542nd, 267.

Baudimont Gate (Arras), 111.

Bavai, 252.

Bazentin-le-Grand, 56.

Bazentin-le-Petit, 56, 86.

Bazuel, 241, 242, 247.

Beaumont, 253.

Beaurevoir, 231, 232, 234.

Beauvois, 176.

Beck House, 138.

Begbie, Major R. P. G., 271, 272.

Beit Hussein, 25.

Below, General Otto von, 151.

Bennett, Lieut.-Col. G. M., 274, 275.

Bernafay Wood, 48, 51, 52, 54, 55, 56, 76, 77.

Berthonval, 84.

Bertry, 236, 237.

Bethell, Maj.-Gen. H. K., 226, 232, 238, 245, 248, 253, 254.

Bethlehem Farm, 198, 200.

Béthune, 195, 196, 217.

Beugnies, 253.

Beverley, Capt. R., 172, 184, 188.

Beviss, Lieut., 167, 175.

Beyers, General, 13.

Billon Valley, 52.

Bir Abdih, 32.

Bir Asisa, 39.

Bir-el-Augerin, 37, 38.

Bir Shola, 27, 28, 29, 30.

Bir Tunis, 26.

Bir Warr, 39, 40.

Birrell, Sec.-Lieut., 234.

Blacklock, Maj.-Gen., 211.

Blanchard, Sec.-Lieut. W. J., 144.

Blangy, 111.

Blew, Lieut.-Col. T. H., 272, 273, 350.

Bliss, Lieut., 35.

Boehn, General von, 228.

Boesinghe, 132.

Bois de Madame, 254.

Bois de Martinsart, 256.

Bond Street (Delville Wood), 61.

Bony, 233.

Borry Farm, 138.

Bostin Farm, 141.

Botha, General Louis, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 193.

Bouchavesnes, 177, 179, 180, 183, 191.

Bourlon, 151.

Brahmin Bridge (Méteren), 222.

Brandhoek, 134.

Bray-sur-Somme, 51, 184, 189.

Bremen Redoubt, 136, 141.

Brigade, Heavy Artillery (S. African)—

44th, 268, 269, 270, 272-4.

50th, 268, 275, 276, 277-8.

Brigade, Cavalry (British)—

5th Cavalry, 253, 254.

Canadian Cavalry, 237.

Brigade, Infantry (British)—

2nd Guards, 152.

4th Guards, 205.

8th, 147.

10th, 123.

21st, 52, 53.

26th, 44, 57, 59, 60, 64, 71, 84, 91, 92, 98, 100, 101, 107, 108, 116, 119, 123, 125, 135, 161, 163, 189, 207, 208, 211, 218, 221.

27th, 44, 52, 54, 57, 58, 59, 65, 67, 91, 103, 107, 116, 123, 125 n., 126, 134, 135, 138, 139, 144, 172, 177, 178, 180, 209, 218, 221, 224.

44th, 92.

48th, 190.

55th, 55.

57th, 198, 199, 203.

58th, 198, 199.

62nd, 208.

64th, 208.

76th, 69, 70, 72.

89th, 52.

108th, 201, 202, 203.

116th, 158.

125th, 137.

141st, 85, 91.

142nd, 85.

149th, 244.

150th, 246.

151st, 244.

174th, 127.

198th, 226, 234, 235, 238, 241, 246.

199th, 226, 234, 235, 238, 241, 254.

1st Australian, 220.

Brigade, Infantry (S. African), 11;

inception of, 15;

formation, 16-19;

arrival in England, 21;

ordered to Egypt, 22;

Egyptian campaign of, 23-42;

training in Flanders, 43-47;

at Battle of Somme, 47-58;

at Delville Wood, 48-82;

in Vimy area, 83-85;

at Butte de Warlencourt, 85-103;

in Arras area, 103-115;

at Battle of Arras, 115-122;

in action at Rœux, 123-6;

at Third Ypres, 128-147;

return to the Somme, 151-5;

memorial service at Delville Wood, 157-8;

before German attack, 158-164;

in the Somme Retreat, 165-180;

the stand at Marrières Wood, 180-192;

brigade re-formed, 194;

at Battle of the Lys, 196-209;

re-formed, 225;

in advance on Le Cateau, 232-9;

capture of Le Cateau, 239-248;

becomes advanced guard, 253-5;

at hour of armistice, 255-6;

achievement of, 257-8;

quality and characteristics of, 258-263;

tributes to, 35, 78, 126, 153, 157, 189-191, 193-194, 204, 205, 226, 248.

See also under Regiments, South African; Lukin; Dawson; Tanner; Raids; Casualties.

Briqueterie Trench, 52, 53, 54.

Brits, General, 13.

Brook, Lieut. E. J., 234, 244.

Brown, Lieut. W. N., 53.

Browne, Major, 138, 175.

Brussilov, General, 48, 87.

Bryant, Capt. E. C., 153.

Brydon, Major Walter, 20, 268-9, 272-3, 350.

Buchanan Street (Delville Wood), 61, 63, 69.

Bullecourt, 170.

Bunce, Capt. H., 169, 174.

Burges, Major E. T., 70, 79.

Burgess, Capt., E. J., 59, 79, 175, 189, 200, 353.

Burrows, Lieut., 119, 121.

Butte de Warlencourt, 89, 91;

action at, 91-103.

Byng, General the Hon. Sir Julian (Lord Byng), 113, 149, 151, 159, 160, 170, 176, 189, 191, 230, 231, 233, 235, 247, 249, 252.

Cadorna, General, 151.

Caestre, 219.

Cambrai, 109;

Battle of, 149, 151, 152, 230, 231, 233, 235, 236.

Campbell, Maj.-Gen. David, 161.

Campbell Street (Delville Wood), 61.

Campion, Lieut., 268, 269.

Canal du Nord, 127, 230, 231.

Candas, 194.

Cape Auxiliary Horse Transport Companies, 337-340.

Cape Province, The, 13, 16, 19, 20.

Cape Town, 19.

Caporetto, 151.

Carency, 84.

Carstens, Lieut., 200.

Cassel, 218.

Casualties (of Infantry Brigade), 54;

at Delville Wood, 74, 79-82;

at Butte de Warlencourt, 102;

in early months of 1917, 108;

at Battle of Arras, 121;

at Rœux, 125;

at Third Ypres, 144;

in winter 1917-18, 155;

during first days of Somme Retreat, 175;

at Messines, 205;

at Méteren, 223;

of Composite Battalion, 225;

in Le Cateau operations, 248;

total, 258.

Cawood, Sec.-Lieut. R. C., 255, 353.

Champagne, 160.

Chantecler, 116.

Chapel Crossing, 162.

Chapel Hill, 162, 168, 169, 171, 172.

Charles, Maj.-Gen., 238.

Chemical Works, The (Rœux), 123.

Chimney Trench, 53.

Christensen, Lieut., 200.

Christian, Lieut.-Col. E., 27, 84 n.;

at Butte de Warlencourt, 91;

at Arras, 117, 136 n.;

commands 2nd Regiment, 147, 153;

in Somme Retreat, 174, 179, 186, 188, 350.

Clapham Junction (Ypres), 133.

Clarke, Lieut., 200.

Clerk, Major, 175, 245.

Cléry, 179, 184.

Clifford, Capt. H. E., 54.

Cochran, Major F. E., at Third Ypres, 136, 141, 143;

in Somme Retreat, 173, 180, 184;

his death, 185, 188, 350.

Cojeul, River, 110.

Cole, Lieut.-Col., 336.

Collins, Lieut.-Col. F. R., 333-5, 350.

Collins, Capt. F., 298, 308, 313, 314, 351, 353.

Cologne, River, 176.

Combles, 87, 184, 191.

Composite Battalion, The, after Marrières Wood, 189;

after Messines, 209-214;

in summer of 1918, 216-225.

Condé, 252.

Confusion Corner, 212.

Congreve, Lieut.-Gen. Sir Walter, 51, 58, 68, 152, 176, 177, 179.

Contalmaison, 51, 52, 90.

Cooper, Lieut., 185.

Cooper, Sec.-Lieut. A. B., 144.

Corbie, 47.

Corps, Infantry (British)—

IV., 83, 127.

V., 134, 178, 232, 234, 342.

VI., 103, 107, 112, 114, 121.

VII., 114, 152, 176, 177, 225.

IX., 196, 197, 204.

XIII., 51, 232, 235, 238, 241, 242, 245, 246, 247, 248, 253.

XVII., 107, 113, 121, 126.

XVIII., 146, 176.

Australian, 189, 219, 231.

Canadian, 87, 107, 110, 113, 118, 147, 230, 252, 255.

Corps, Infantry (American)—

II., 232, 238, 246.

Corps, Infantry (French)—

XX., 53.

Corps, Infantry (German)—

Guard Reserve, 87, 254.

Bavarian Alpine, 206.

3rd, 73.

4th, 72, 73, 130.

5th, 87.

54th, 240.

Corsican, The, 27.

Courcelette, 86, 87, 89.

Cousolre, 256.

Coxen, Lieut., 138, 144.

Craig, Lieut. A. W., 66, 79.

Crewe, Sir Charles, 16, 18.

Croft, Lieut.-Col., his “Three Years with the 9th Division” quoted, 98 n., 156 n.

Croisilles, 113, 116, 164.

Crown Prince, The German, 45.

Crozat Canal, The, 176.

Cruddas, Lieut., 94, 144.

Currie, Lieut. J., 268-9, 350.

Dabaa, 25, 27 n.

Dalrymple, Colonel W., 18.

Davis, Capt. F. M., 144.

Dawson, Brig.-Gen. F. S., appointed to command 1st Regiment, 18;

at Agagia, 33;

at Delville Wood, 66, 70-71;

at Butte de Warlencourt, 96-101;

commands S. African Brigade, 103;

at Arras, 121;

at Third Ypres, 134, 139, 143, 145, 155;

in Somme Retreat, 167, 168, 169 n., 171, 172, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 186, 187, 188, 190, 191, 349, 350.

Débeney, General, 231, 233, 235, 247, 249.

Delhi, Ridge of, 192.

Delville Wood, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60;

description of, 61;

Battle of, 61-82, 142;

memorial service at, 157-8, 181, 258.

Desinet Farm, 206, 208.

Destremont Farm, 90.

De Wet, General Christian, 13.

Dickebusch, 209, 212.

Dickerson, Sec.-Lieut. V. S., 153.

Dingaan, 192.

Dingwall, Capt. J. A., 297, 298, 310, 314, 353.

Division, Cavalry (British)—

1st Cavalry, 188.

Division, Infantry (British)—

Guards, 87, 152, 153, 252.

1st, 142.

2nd, 142, 178.

3rd, 69, 72, 118, 147.

4th, 114, 120, 122, 123, 125.

9th, 44, 45, 51, 53, 56, 57, 64, 67, 69, 83-5, 91-102, 103, 107, 114, 116-26, 127, 134-47, 152, 158-64, 170-89, 196-211, 217, 220, 225, 226.

12th, 114, 118.

14th, 73, 114, 118.

15th, 85, 91, 92, 114, 118, 123.

16th, 22, 190.

18th, 55, 56, 64, 232, 248.

19th, 196, 197, 198, 199, 201, 202, 203, 204, 206, 208, 209.

21st, 114, 161, 166, 168, 169, 171, 172, 173, 178, 179, 180, 183, 184, 208, 211, 212, 213.

23rd, 91.

25th, 196, 201, 202, 211, 212, 213, 232, 238, 248.

29th, 205.

30th, 47, 52 n., 53, 54, 114, 211, 213.

31st, 205.

33rd, 204, 205.

34th, 107, 113, 122, 201, 202, 206, 208.

35th, 107, 184, 186, 188.

38th, 233.

39th, 158, 211, 213.

40th, 201.

41st, 147.

47th, 85, 90, 91, 161, 178.

48th, 146.

49th, 205, 208, 210, 211, 212, 213.

50th, 90, 232, 233, 242, 244, 246, 248.

51st, 18, 107, 113.

55th, 135, 141, 143, 196, 201.

56th, 114, 118.

66th, 225, 231, 232-39, 241-8, 252-6.

1st Australian, 205.

2nd Australian, 135.

New Zealand, 87.

Portuguese, 196.

Division, Infantry (French)—

39th, 53.

Division, Infantry (German)—

2nd Guard Reserve, 141.

6th Bavarian, 90.

10th Bavarian, 62, 73.

5th, 73.

8th, 72, 73.

17th Reserve, 238.

Doignies, 170.

Doingt, 177.

Dompierre, 253.

Donaldson, Lieut., 94.

Dorward, Lieut., 121.

Douai, 110.

Douglas, Sec.-Lieut., 223.

Douve, River, 196.

Dranoutre, 212.

Drocourt-Quéant Switch, The, 109, 116, 121, 122, 230.

Dublin Redoubt, 53;

trench, 53.

Duisans, 103.

Dunkirk, 196.

Dutch in South Africa, The, 15, 261.

Earl Farm, 199.

East Africa, German. See German East Africa.

Eaucourt l’Abbaye, 86, 90, 91.

Edgar, Sergeant C. W., 145, 362.

Egan, Lieut., 234.

Egypt, Campaign of S. African Brigade in, 23-42.

Elincourt, 235.

Elliott, Lieut., 100, 101, 118, 119.

Ellis, Capt. P. H., 118, 137.

Emperor, The German, 191, 253.

Engineers, The Royal, 117, 255.

63rd Field Co., 220.

64th Field Co., 51.

430th Field Co., 253.

Equancourt, 172, 176.

Escaufourt, 237.

Estaires, 201.

Estill, Lieut., 95.

Estment, Lance-Corporal A., 66, 362.

Estrées, 86.

Fampoux, 116, 121, 123, 124, 176.

Fanshawe, Lieut.-Gen. Sir E. A., 134, 178.

Farrell, Capt. T., 138, 207.

Fatimite invasion of Egypt, The, 40.

Faulds, Sec.-Lieut. W. F., 66, 343, 349.

Fennessy, Private C. E., 140, 362.

Fergusson, Lieut.-Gen. Sir Charles, 107, 113.

Fernie, Sec.-Lieut., 234.

Feuchy, 109.

Field Ambulance, 1st S. African, 16, 20, 21;

at Delville Wood, 76, 77;

at Arras, 122;

at Fampoux, 125-6;

at Third Ypres, 144-5, 225;

at Le Cateau, 251-2.

Fins, 154, 174.

Fitzpatrick, Major P. N. G., 270.

Flag Ravine, 152.

Flers, 57, 65, 66, 70, 86, 87, 89, 90, 93, 96.

Flesquières, 170.

Flêtre, 218, 219.

Foch, Marshal, 194, 217, 224, 228, 230, 231, 239, 252, 253, 254.

Fonsommes, 231.

Forder, Major C. J., 278.

Forder, Sec.-Lieut. W. G. S., 144.

Forest, 238, 239.

Fosse 8 (Loos), 44.

Four Huns Farm, 199.

Francis, Sec.-Lieut., 234.

Franks, Maj.-Gen., 184.

Frelinghien, 196.

Frévillers, 83, 84.

Frezenberg, 136.

Fricourt, 48.

Frohbus, Sergeant, 139.

Fruges, 152.

Furse, Maj.-Gen. Sir W. T., 44, 52, 58, 59, 67, 68, 69, 92, 103.

Gaafer, 24, 25, 32, 33, 35.

Gallipoli, 22.

Gattignies Wood, 235, 236.

Gauche Wood, 152, 162, 166, 168, 170, 171, 181.

Gavrelle, 123.

Gee, Major H. H., 80, 83 n.

Gemmell, Capt. D., 138, 144.

General Hospital, No. 1 S. African. See Hospital, General.

Genin Well Copse, 168, 169, 171.

German East Africa, 13, 14, 258, 260.

German Emperor, The. See Emperor, The German.

German South-West Africa, 13, 14, 15, 19, 260.

Gheluvelt, 133, 136, 140.

Giddy, Sec.-Lieut., 234.

Ginchy, 57, 86, 87.

Givenchy, 196, 201, 202;

en-Gohelle, 113.

Glatz Redoubt, 52, 53, 55.

Godfrey, Lieut., 121.

Gommecourt, 50.

Goodwin, Lieut. B. W., 108, 213, 353.

Gordon, Lieut.-Col. J. L. R., 28, 29.

Gorringe, Maj.-Gen. Sir G. F., 161.

Gough, General Sir Hubert, 88, 132, 134, 159, 160, 176, 177, 179, 189, 191.

Gouraud, General, 249, 250, 252, 253.

Gouzeaucourt, 152, 162, 163, 170, 174.

Government Farm, 179.

Grady, Capt. E. C. D., 82, 118, 125.

Grandrieu, 254, 256.

Gray, Lieut. S. E. G., 119, 243, 353.

Green, Capt. Garnet, 72, 80, 167-8, 173, 174, 353.

Greene, Capt. L., 54, 80, 202, 350, 354.

Greenland Hill, 123, 126.

Grenville, Sir Richard, 188.

Grieve, Pipe-Major, 157.

Griffiths, Lieut., 200.

Grove Town, 51.

Gueudecourt, 86, 88.

Guillaumat, General, 231, 249, 252.

Guillemont, 57, 65, 86.

Gunn, Sec.-Lieut., 234.

Hadlow, Lieut., 167.

Haig, Field-Marshal Sir Douglas (Earl Haig), 22;

in spring of 1916, 45-6, 47;

at Battle of the Somme, 50, 52, 56, 57, 78, 86, 87;

his plans for 1917, 104-107;

reviews S. African Brigade, 108;

at Battle of Arras, 109-111;

strategy of Third Ypres, 128-30, 133-4, 147;

tribute at Delville Wood memorial service, 157;

position at beginning of 1918, 158-61;

message to Botha, 193-4;

at Battle of Lys, 195;

verdict on fight of 13th April, 205;

his order of 11th April, 214-15;

advance on Siegfried Line, 230-31;

in the final stage, 235, 241, 247, 249, 250, 251, 252.

Halazin, Battle of, 28-30.

Haldane, Lieut.-Gen. Sir Aylmer, 69, 103, 114.

Halfaia Pass, The, 38.

Hamage Farm, 234.

Hamilton-Gordon, Lieut.-Gen. Sir A., 196, 204.

Hands, Major P. A. M., 269, 273, 350, 354.

Hannebeek (Ypres), 136 n.

Happy Valley, The, 72, 74, 78.

Hardwich, Lieut., 121.

Hargicourt, 170.

Harp, The (Arras), 118.

Harris, Lieut. W. E., 95, 354.

Harrison, Major H. C., 20, 269, 350.

Harrison, Lieut.-Col. N., 279, 282, 283, 290, 297, 298, 310, 313, 350.

Harvey, Lieut., 221.

Haute-Allaines, 178.

Havrincourt, 127.

Hazebrouck, 195, 204, 206, 217, 218.

Heal, Lieut.-Col. F. H., takes command of 2nd Regiment, 84 n.;

of 1st Regiment, 103;

at Arras, 117;

at Third Ypres, 136, 139, 140, 141, 143;

in Somme Retreat, 174, 179;

his death, 186, 188.

Heavy Artillery. See Artillery, Heavy.

Hell Farm (Messines), 200, 202.

Hem, 188.

Hendry, Sec.-Lieut. N. T., 144.

Hengest, 83.

Hénin-sur-Cojeul, 176.

Henry V., King, 48.

Henry, Lieut., 59.

Hermann Line, The, 240.

Hestrud, 254, 255.

Heudicourt, 154, 155, 158, 163, 172, 173, 174, 189.

Heuringhem, 218.

Hewat, Sec.-Lieut. R. D., 242, 354.

Hewitt, Sec.-Lieut. W. H., 143, 345, 349.

Highlanders, 77th (Atholl), 17;

Cape Town, 16.

High Wood, 56, 85, 94, 101, 102.

Hill, Capt. the Rev. E. St. C., 77, 80, 354.

Hill, Lieut. R., 237.

Hill 37 (Ypres), 141;

60 (Ypres), 196, 211;

63 (Messines), 202.

Hindenburg Line. See Siegfried Line.

Hinwood, Sergeant S. J., 234, 363.

Hirson, 240, 249, 252.

Hogg, Lieut., 208.

Hohenzollern Redoubt, The, 44.

Hollebeke, 197, 200, 202.

Hondeghem, 218, 219, 221.

Hong-Kong and Singapore Mountain Battery, The, 35, 36, 38.

Honnechy, 235, 236, 237.

Honours won by S. African Forces in France, 349-84.

Hopgood, Lieut., 200.

Hopoutre, 209, 211.

Horne, General Sir Henry (Lord Horne), 113, 160, 231, 249, 252, 255.

Hospital, No. 1 S. African General, 16, 21, 317, 318, 319, 320-7.

Hospital, S. African Military, 21, 317, 319, 327-32.

Houlle, 145.

Humbert, General, 230.

Hunt, Major D. R., 64, 84 n., 93.

Hunt, Lieut. V. A., 121.

Hunter, General Sir Archibald, 21.

Hutier, General von, 151, 216.

Hyde, Lieut., 119.

Hyde Park Corner, 212.

Hyderabad Redoubt, 121, 123, 125.

Infiltration, Method of, 150, 245.

Jack, Lieut. J., 303, 354.

Jackson, Maj.-Gen., 242.

Jacobs, Capt. L. M., 194, 199, 202, 245, 350.

Jeffreys, Maj.-Gen., 197, 204.

Jenkins, Lieut.-Col. H. H., 97, 175, 209, 225, 237, 254, 350.

Jenner, Lieut., 189, 200.

Joffre, Marshal, 45.

Johannesburg, 18.

Jones, Lieut.-Col. F. A., appointed to command 4th Regiment, 15;

death at Battle of the Somme, 55, 84 n.

Keeley, Sec.-Lieut., 223.

Keith, Serg.-Major P., 184, 354, 358.

Kemmel, 203, 205, 206, 208, 210, 211, 213, 217, 218.

Kennedy, Brig.-Gen., 189.

Kennedy, Lieut., 167.

Khedival Highway, The, 24, 31, 36.

Kimberley, 18.

King, His Majesty the, visits the S. African Brigade, 84.

King, Capt., 247.

King Street (Delville Wood), 61.

Kruisstraat Cabaret, 203, 204.

La Bassée, 195, 196, 203.

La Clytte, 196, 197, 204, 211, 212.

La Crèche, 206.

La Polka, 206, 208.

La Sablonnière, 234.

Lagnicourt, 170.

Lambton, Maj.-Gen. the Hon. W., 116, 120, 121, 123.

Langdale, Capt., 98, 99, 100.

Langeberg, 19.

Langemarck, 133, 136, 140.

Larisch, General von, 240.

Larmuth, Capt. W. A., 200.

Lassigny, 216.

Lattre St. Quentin, 103.

Laurent-Blangy, 116.

Lausanne, Treaty of, 23.

Lawe, River, 201, 202.

Lawrence, Lieut., 139, 200.

Lawrie, Capt. M. B., 77, 122, 145, 352, 354.

Lawson, Private J. A., quoted, 74-6.

Le Cateau, 191, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 241, 242, 246, 248, 251;

capture of, 258.

L’Enfer, 203.

Le Sars, 86, 90, 91, 92.

Le Transloy, 86, 92.

Le Verguier, 170.

Le Waton, 224.

Lee, Lieut., 119, 121.

Lens, 109, 116, 119.

Lesbœufs, 86, 87.

Lestrem, 201.

Libyan Desert, The, 24, 25, 39.

Liebson, Capt. S., 82, 172, 354.

Liége, 250.

Ligny-Thilloy, 92.

Lilburn, Lieut., 85.

Lille, 195, 240.

Locon, 202.

Locre, 211, 212, 213, 218.

Long, Mr. Walter, 109.

Longueval, 52, 53, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 65, 67, 71, 72, 76, 77, 86, 188.

Longuyon, 252.

Loos, Battle of, 22, 44.

Losses. See Casualties.

Lucas, Lieut. E. D., 144.

Ludendorff, General, 148, 149, 151, 158, 160, 164, 171, 182, 194, 195, 197, 203, 210, 214, 216, 228, 230, 240, 245, 250.

Lukin, Maj.-Gen. Sir H. T. appointed to command Infantry Brigade, 19;

at Agagia, 31-35;

in advance on Sollum, 36-40, 52, 53;

at Delville Wood, 58-74;

reviews remnant of Brigade, 78;

at Butte de Warlencourt, 93-100;

commands 9th Division, 103;

at Third Ypres, 134, 135, 156 n.;

relinquishes command of 9th Division, 155-6;

Sir D. Haig’s tribute, 156 n., 349.

Lumbres, 224.

Lumm’s Farm, 198, 199, 201.

Lys, River, 132, 195, 196, 201, 202, 217;

Battle of, 195-214.

M’Carter, Lieut. R. G. A., 234.

M’Cubbin, Capt., 138.

M’Donald, Capt. A. W. H., 72, 81, 144, 354.

Macfarlane, Lieut. B. N., 54.

MacFie, Sec.-Lieut. T. G., 209, 354.

MacGregor, Sec.-Lieut. R., 247.

Mackay, Lieut., 223.

Mackie, Sec.-Lieut. D. C., 223, 354.

MacLeod, Lieut.-Col. D. M., commands 4th Regiment, 55;

at Delville Wood, 74 n., 82, 84 n.;

at Third Ypres, 136;

in Somme Retreat, 169, 174, 175, 188;

in advance on Le Cateau, 225, 236, 350.

M’Millan, Lieut., 243.

Machine-Gun Battery, 9th, 181;

company, 28th Brigade, 51, 74.

Mackensen, General von, 22.

Maedelstaede Farm, 203.

Maitland, 20.

Malcolm, Maj.-Gen. Neill, 226.

Male, Sec.-Lieut., 223.

Mallett, Lieut., 95, 96.

Malta, 26.

Maltzhorn Ridge, 52, 53, 64.

Mametz, 48, 85.

Mandy, Sec.-Lieut. G. J. S., 153.

Mangin, General, 224, 230, 231, 249, 252.

Maretz, 235.

Maricourt, 47, 50, 83, 189.

Maritz, Colonel, 13.

Marne, River, 216, 224.

Marrières Wood, 180;

the stand of the S. Africans at, 181-8, 193, 214, 229, 258.

Martinpuich, 86, 87, 91.

Marwitz, General von der, 177, 191.

Masnières, 151.

Mason, Capt. C. E., 335, 336.

Matruh. See Mersa Matruh.

Maubeuge, 241, 252.

Maurois, 235, 236, 237, 238.

Maxse, Lieut.-Gen. Sir Ivor, 56, 146, 176.

Maxwell, Brig.-Gen. F., 134, 144.

Maxwell, Maj.-Gen. Sir John, 27, 30 n., 40.

Méaulte, 48.

Medean Pass, 37.

Medlicott, Capt. R. F. C., 62, 81.

Medlicott, Lieut., 95, 96.

Megantic, The, 43.

Menin, 133, 134, 135, 142.

Merris, 203.

Mersa Matruh, 25, 26, 27, 30, 31, 35.

Merville, 202.

Messines, 105, 130, 196, 198, 199, 200, 201, 202, 203, 204, 209, 214, 258.

Méteren, 211, 218, 219, 220, 221;

capture of, 222-4.

Méteren Becque, 218, 220, 222, 224.

Methuen, Field-Marshal Lord, 26.

Metz, 252.

Meuse, River, 230, 231, 249.

Mex Camp, 27.

Mézières, 240, 249, 252.

Middle Farm (Messines), 199, 201, 202.

Miscellaneous Trades Company, 335-6.

Mitchell, Capt. F. M., 175, 355.

Mitchell’s Farm (Ypres), 138, 141.

Moislains, 152, 154, 174, 175, 178, 179.

Moltke, 23.

Monchy-Breton, 126.

Monchy-Lagache, 176.

Money, Lieut. A. G., 118, 119.

Monro, General Sir Charles, 83, 84, 85.

Mons, 255.

Mont des Cats, 206, 218, 221.

Mont Rouge, 212, 213.

Mont St. Quentin, 178.

Montagne de Paris, 224.

Montauban, 51, 52, 59, 60, 71.

Montay, 238, 239, 242.

Montbliart, 256.

Montgomery, Capt., 94.

Montmédy, 252.

Moore, Sir John, 46.

Moorina, The, 25, 39.

Morbecque, 47.

Morland, Lieut.-Gen. Sir T. L., 231.

Mormal, Forest of, 241, 247, 249, 252.

Morrison, Lieut. R. E., 118.

Morval, 86, 87.

Mosilikatse, 192.

Moulin de l’Hospice (Messines), 201.

Mount Pleasant, 123.

Mouquet Farm, 86.

Mudie, Lieut.-Col., 207.

Mulcahy, Lieut. C. L. H., 54.

Mullins, Major A. G., 275, 350.

Murray, Lieut.-General Sir Archibald, 41.

Murray, Major C. M., 251 n., 350.

Murray-MacGregor, Major A. M., 275, 354.

Namur, 251, 252.

Nelson, Private R. W., 126, 336.

Neuf Berquin, 202.

Neuve Chapelle, Battle of, 149.

Neuve Eglise, 197, 202, 203, 206, 208.

Neuville Vitasse, 118.

Neville, Lieut., 200.

Newbery, Lieut. J., 138, 144.

Newell, Lieut. W. F., 335.

Nieppe, 201, 202, 221.

Nieuport, 147.

Nivelle, General, 106.

North Midland Farm (Messines), 203.

North Street (Longueval), 65, 66, 70.

Nose of the Switch, The (Butte de Warlencourt), 97, 98, 99, 100 n., 101.

Notts Battery, R.H.A., The, 31.

Nourrisson, General, 53.

Nuri Bey, 24, 32.

Nurlu, 172, 174, 175, 177, 178.

Observation Hill (Arras), 118.

Oise, River, 159, 164, 235.

Oise-Sambre Canal, The, 247, 249.

Omignon, River, 170, 176.

Oriana, The, 43.

Ormiston, Major T., at Butte de Warlencourt, 100, 101;

in Somme Retreat, 185, 350.

Ostreville, 108.

Otavifontein, 14.

Oughterson, Lieut., 53.

Oultersteene, 203.

Ovillers, 51.

Passchendaele, 133, 146, 147.

Pay of Infantry Brigade, 15.

Pearse, Capt., 94, 175.

Pearse’s Trench, 94, 99.

Peirson, Capt., 190, 191.

Pepper, Major A. L., 18, 351.

Péronne, 86, 87, 161, 175, 176, 177, 178, 184.

Perrem, Sec.-Lieut. C. H., 247, 355.

Perry, Sec.-Lieut. H., 237.

Pershing, General, 249, 251, 252, 253.

Pétain, General, 45, 158, 160.

Petite Folie Farm, 234.

Petits Puits (Messines), 200, 201.

Peyton, Maj.-Gen. Sir W. E., 30, 31, 35, 36, 38, 41.

Phillips, Lieut. E. J., 71, 72, 355.

Phillips, Lieut. S. G., 352, 355.

Piave, River, 151.

Pick House (Messines), 198, 199, 201.

Pickburn, Major, 20, 274.

Pietermaritzburg, 18.

“Pill-Boxes,” Tactics of, 131, 132, 135.

Pimple, The (Butte de Warlencourt), 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101.

Ploegsteert, 196, 201, 202.

Plumer, General Sir Herbert (Lord Plumer), 44, 47, 134, 160, 202, 205, 206, 211, 217, 231.

Point du Jour, 116.

Polygon Wood, 146.

Pont d’Echelles, 202.

Pope-Hennessy, Lieut. B., 153, 200, 354.

Poperinghe, 211.

Porteous, Lieut., 125.

Potchefstroom, 18, 20.

Potgieter, Andries, 192.

Potsdam Redoubt (Ypres), 138-9.

Powell, Sec.-Lieut. C. H., 247.

Power, Major M. B., 251, 350.

Pozières, 56, 86.

Prémont, 235.

Princboom, 219.

Princes Street (Delville Wood), 61, 63, 67, 69, 70, 71.

Pringle, Lieut.-Col. R. N., 251, 350.

Pulteney, Lieut.-Gen. Sir W., 85.

Quast, General von, 196.

Queen, Her Majesty the, reviews Infantry Brigade, 21.

Queen’s Cross, 163.

Quentin Redoubt, 162, 166, 168, 171.

Quentin Ridge, 152.

Raids, by S. African Brigade, at Vimy, 84-5;

at Arras, 105, 115.

Railton, 171.

Railway Companies, 333-5.

Railway Triangle, The (Arras), 118;

(Le Cateau), 244, 245, 246.

Ramillies, 209.

Rancourt, 180.

Ravelsberg, 206.

Rawlinson, General Sir Henry (Lord Rawlinson), 78, 92, 230, 231, 233, 235, 247, 249, 252.

Regent Street (Delville Wood), 61.

Regiment, Cape of Good Hope. See Regiments, South African, 1st.

Regiment, Natal and Orange Free State. See Regiments, South African, 2nd.

Regiment, Transvaal and Rhodesia. See Regiments, South African, 3rd.

Regiment, Transvaal Scottish, 16.

Regiments, Cavalry (British)—

12th Lancers, 253, 254.

20th Hussars, 254, 255.

Australian Light Horse, 25, 28.

Scottish Horse, 17.

4th S. African Mounted Rifles, 68.

See also under Yeomanry.

Regiments, Infantry (British)—

Coldstream Guards, 74, 153.

11th Royal Scots, 44, 66, 171, 173.

12th Royal Scots, 44, 54, 139.

1/6 (T.) Royal Scots, 29, 31, 32.

2nd Royal West Surrey, 55.

18th King’s Liverpool, 226, 238.

6th Lancashire Fusiliers, 226.

2nd Royal Scots Fusiliers, 74, 209, 211, 212, 213, 219, 221.

5th South Wales Borderers, 199, 202.

6th King’s Own Scottish Borderers, 44, 54, 101, 180.

9th Scottish Rifles, 44, 209, 211 212, 218, 220, 224.

5th Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, 226.

9th Gloucester, 226.

8th Black Watch, 44, 57, 211, 224.

Middlesex, 26;

7th, 55.

9th Manchesters, 226.

18th Manchesters, 53.

7th Seaforth Highlanders, 44, 207, 208, 219.

9th Seaforth Highlanders, 44, 57.

1st Gordon Highlanders, 70.

5th Cameron Highlanders, 44, 57, 60, 64, 211, 215, 221, 223.

1st Royal Irish Fusiliers, 203.

5th Connaught Rangers, 226, 238.

10th Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 44, 57.

6th Royal Dublin Fusiliers, 226.

15th Sikhs, 25, 28, 29, 30.

New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 25, 28, 29.

Regiments, Infantry (German)—6th Bavarian, 62.

Regiments, South African—

1st, 16, 18;

at Agagia, 32-5;

in Somme area, 52, 53, 56;

at Longueval, 58-9;

at Delville Wood, 59, 64, 66, 67, 70, 71, 74;

at Frévillers, 84;

at Butte de Warlencourt, 93, 94, 96, 97, 99;

in Arras area, 103;

raid by, 115;

at Battle of Acre, 117-23;

at Rœux, 123-5;

at Third Ypres, 136, 139, 140, 146;

in Gouzeaucourt area, 152, 153, 155;

at Quentin Redoubt, 166, 170;

in Somme Retreat, 173, 174, 175, 179, 183, 188;

at Battle of Lys, 194, 198, 199, 200, 201, 202, 206, 207, 208, 209;

re-formed, 225;

in advance on Le Cateau, 233, 234, 237, 238, 241, 242, 243, 245, 247;

as advanced guard, 254, 255.

2nd, 16, 18;

at Halazin, 27-30;

in Somme area, 52, 53, 54, 56;

at Delville Wood, 59, 62, 63, 67, 68, 74;

raid at Vimy, 85;

at Butte de Warlencourt, 91, 92, 93, 94;

in Arras area, 103;

at Battle of Arras, 117-123;

at Rœux, 123-5;

at Third Ypres, 136, 140, 141, 146;

in Gouzeaucourt area, 152, 153, 154;

at Gauche Wood, 162;

in Somme Retreat, 169, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 181, 185;

at Battle of the Lys, 194, 198, 199, 201, 206, 207, 208, 209;

re-formed, 225;

in advance to Le Cateau, 233, 234, 235, 237, 241, 242, 243, 245, 247.

3rd, 16, 18;

at Agagia, 32-5;

in Somme area, 52, 56, 58;

at Delville Wood, 59, 62, 63, 69, 71, 74;

at Butte de Warlencourt, 93, 94, 95, 96, 98, 100;

in Arras area, 103;

raid by, 108;

at Battle of Arras, 117-23;

at Third Ypres, 135, 137, 138, 139, 140, 146;

in Gouzeaucourt area, 152, 153, 154;

disbanded, 155, 157.

4th, 16, 17, 18, 21;

in Somme area, 52, 53;

at Trônes Wood, 54-6;

at Delville Wood, 59, 60, 62, 64, 71, 74;

at Butte de Warlencourt, 93, 94, 99, 100;

in Arras area, 103;

at Battle of Arras, 117-123;

at Rœux, 123-5;

at Third Ypres, 136, 137, 140, 146;

in Gouzeaucourt area, 152, 153, 155;

in Somme Retreat, 169, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 179, 184;

at Battle of the Lys, 194, 198, 199, 200, 201, 202, 206, 207, 208, 209;

re-formed, 225;

in advance to Le Cateau, 233, 234, 236, 237, 241, 243, 244, 245.

Reid, Capt., 118, 194.

Reninghelst, 206.

Rethel, 253.

Reumont, 237, 241.

Revelon Farm, 163, 169, 171, 172.

Ridge Wood, 211, 212, 213.

Ridley, Major E. G., 278, 352, 355.

Riga, 151.

Roberts, Sec.-Lieut. C. W., 234, 355.

Rœux, 123, 124.

Roffe, Capt. T., 115, 352, 355.

Rogers, Capt., 175.

Rommen’s Farm (Messines), 201.

Ronssoy, 170, 231.

Rorke’s Drift, 192.

Roseby, Lieut. F. R., 58, 68, 79.

Ross, Capt., F. H., 93, 100, 355.

Ross, Capt. F. M., 298, 314, 355.

Ross, Lieut. J. M., 125.

Rotten Row (Delville Wood), 61.

Roulers, 135, 136, 139.

Royal Engineers. See Engineers, Royal.

Roye, 105.

Rumania, 87.

Russell, Capt., 55.

Russia, 22, 43, 50, 105, 128, 129, 148.

Sailly-le-Sec, 47.

Sailly-Saillisel, 86.

St. Benin, 238, 242.

St. Jans-Cappel, 211.

St. Mihiel, 230.

St. Pancras Trench (Arras), 107.

St. Pierre Vaast Wood, 179.

St. Pol, 83.

St. Quentin, 159, 160, 230, 231.

St. Sauveur (Arras), 111.

St. Souplet, 241, 242.

Salient. See Ypres Salient.

Salonika, 232.

Sambre, River, 252.

Sanna’s Post, 144.

Sarrail, General, 87.

Sautain, 256.

Savernake Wood, 182.

Saxonia, The, 27.

Scarpe, River, 104, 107, 109, 110, 116, 121, 125, 230.

Scheepers, Capt. J. C., 115, 223, 355.

Scheldt, River, 110, 231, 232, 241, 249.

Scherpenberg, 196, 197, 211, 213.

Scotian, The, 43.

Scottish Regiment, South African. See Regiments, S. African, 4th.

Scottish troops. See under Divisions, 9th, 15th, and 51st.

Sedan, 249, 250, 253.

Selle, River, 235, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 251.

Sensée, River, 110, 170.

Senussi, The, 24, 25, 29, 31, 35, 36, 39, 41.

Senussi, The Grand (Sidi Ahmed), 24, 26, 36, 41.

Sequehart, 233.

Serain, 234, 235, 249, 252.

Shea, Maj.-Gen., 52 n.

Sidi Barrani. See Barrani.

Siegfried Line, 105, 106, 109, 131, 230, 231, 233, 235.

Signalling Company, The South African, 16, 21, 225, 279-316.

Sivry, 254.

Siwa oasis, The, 41.

Siwiat, 38.

Sixt von Armin, General, 130, 131, 196, 201, 206, 208, 210, 212.

Smith, Lieut. G., 118, 189.

Smuts, Lieut.-Gen. J. C., 14, 18, 114, 155.

Snag Trench (Butte de Warlencourt), 92, 93, 95, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101.

Snow, Lieut.-Gen. Sir Thomas, 114.

Société Française du Cap, 21 n.

Solesmes, 239, 241.

Sollum, 24, 25, 31, 35-8, 40, 41.

Solre-le-Château, 253, 254.

Somme, River, 176;

Battle of the, 47, 48-50, 51-2, 56-8, 86-91, 105, 117, 131, 147, 149.

See also under Delville Wood; Butte de Warlencourt.

Sorel-le-Grand, 154, 169, 173, 174.

Souter, Lieut.-Col., 34.

South-West Africa, German. See German S.W. Africa.

Spanbroekmolen, 203, 206.

Sprenger, Major L. F., 95, 96, 137, 138, 233, 235, 236, 237, 242, 245, 350, 355.

Sprenger, Lieut. A. W., 175.

Spyker, Lieut., 144, 200.

Stapleton, Lieut. P. R., 98, 355.

Steenbecque, 47.

Steenbeek (Ypres), 136.

Steenebeek (Messines), 198, 201.

Steenstraate, 132.

Steenwerck, 201, 202.

Stein, Capt., 175.

Stewart, Brig.-Gen. Ian, 248.

Stewart, Major J. G., 272, 355.

Stock, Colonel P. G., 18, 317, 319, 351.

Stokes, Lieut., 214.

Store Farm (Messines), 207, 208.

Strand, The (Delville Wood), 61, 68, 69, 70.

Strannock, Lieut. W. G., 30.

Suez Canal, 23.

Suvla Bay, 30.

Swayne’s Farm (Messines), 199.

Sweeney, Sec.-Lieut. W. P., 144.

Symmes, Major H. C., 121.

Symons, Capt. T. H., 234, 356.

Tabruk, 39.

Tail Trench (Butte de Warlencourt), 92, 93, 95, 97, 98, 100.

Talus Boise, 52, 54, 55, 72.

Tamplin, Major E. H., 273, 275.

Tanner, Brig.-Gen. W. E. C., commands 2nd Regiment, 18;

at Halazin, 27-30;

at Delville Wood, 60-69, 78, 80, 83 n.;

at Arras, 117;

commands 8th Brigade, 147;

commands S. African Brigade, 194, 196;

at Battle of the Lys, 197, 204, 207, 208, 210, 211, 212;

in advance to Le Cateau, 237;

at capture of Le Cateau, 245;

with advanced guard, 253-6, 349, 350.

Tara, The, 25, 39.

Telegraph Hill (Arras), 118.

Templeux, 170.

Terry, Lieut., 175.

Thackeray, Lieut.-Col. E. F., commands 3rd Regiment, 18;

at Agagia, 33;

at Delville Wood, 69-72, 74, 81;

at Butte de Warlencourt, 94;

at Arras, 117;

at Third Ypres, 136, 143, 349, 350.

Thélus, 109.

Thesiger, Maj.-Gen. George, 44.

Thiepval, 86, 87, 88, 89.

Thieushoek, 219.

Thomas, Lieut. W. F. G., 108, 119, 356.

Thompson, Lieut. W. H., 202.

Thompson, Sergeant D., 224, 369.

Thomson, Capt. A. M., 243.

Tilloy-lès-Mofflaines, 109.

Tintoretto, The, 43.

Tobias, Capt., 200.

Tomlinson, Capt. L. W., 41, 62, 137, 236, 350.

Tortille, River, 177, 178.

Tournai, 252.

Training School for Disabled Men, The, 330-1.

Trench Mortar Battery, S. African Brigade, 51, 71, 225.

Trescault, 127.

Trethewy, Sec.-Lieut. B. D., 144.

Tripoli, 23, 41.

Tripp, Lieut.-Col. W. H. L., 20, 276, 277, 350.

Trônes Wood, 48, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 64, 188.

Tudor, Maj.-Gen., 156, 178, 179, 180, 184, 189, 196, 206, 207, 220, 226.

Tulip Cottages (Ypres), 141.

Tyndale-Biscoe, Brig.-Gen., 28.

Ulundi, 19.

Unjeila, 26, 31, 32, 35.

Usigny, 233.

Usmar, Lieut.-Col. G. H., 20, 317, 352.

Uys, Lieut., 221.

Valenciennes, 237, 240, 247, 249, 252.

Vampir Farm (Ypres), 138.

Van Damme Farm (Messines), 207, 208.

Van Deventer, General Sir J. L., 13.

Van Ryneveld, Lieut. (R.F.C.), 30.

Van Ryneveld, Lieut. T. V., 119.

Vaucellette Farm, 168, 169.

Vaux, 176.

Vechtkop, 192.

Vendhuile, 151.

Verdun, 22, 45, 48, 49, 73, 130, 142, 158.

Vesle, River, 231.

Victoria Crosses won by S. Africans, 341-8.

Vierstraat, 206, 209, 211, 212.

Villers, 233.

Villers-Guislain, 162.

Villers-Outréaux, 233, 234.

Vimy, 84, 105, 110, 111, 113, 116, 118.

Vivian, Capt. E. V., 118, 120, 137, 138, 144, 356.

Voormezeele, 211, 212, 213.

Voyennes, 176.

Vraignes, 176.

Wadi Senaab, 25.

Walfisch Bay, 19.

Wallace, Maj.-Gen., 25, 26, 27, 30.

Walsh, Capt. J. D., 30.

Walsh, Lieut. F. G., 85, 356.

Wanquetin, 103.

War, S. African (1899-1902), 19, 26;

Zulu, 19.

Ward, Capt. A. E., 175, 200, 352, 356.

Ward, Major C. P., 276, 350.

Warnave, River, 196.

Waterend Farm, 141.

Waterloo, Battle of, 114, 252.

Waterlot Farm, 64.

Watson, Maj.-Gen., 41.

Watts, Lieut.-Gen. Sir H. E., 176, 177.

Webb, Lieut. M., 174.

Webber, Major, 126.

Wellington, Duke of, 252.

Welsh, Capt. T., 76-7, 126, 356.

Wepener, 19.

Western Frontier Force, The (Egypt), 25, 30.

Westminster, Major the Duke of, 33, 38, 40.

Whelan, Lieut. M. E., 243, 356.

Williams, Sec.-Lieut. D. A., 144.

Wilson, Field-Marshal Sir Henry, 83.

Windhoek, 14.

Wulverghem, 202, 203, 204, 208.

Wynberg, 20.

Wytschaete, 195, 197, 198, 199, 200, 202, 203, 204, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210.

Yeomanry, Bucks (Royal Bucks Hussars), 28, 31, 34;

Dorset, 28, 31, 34, 35, 36;

Herts, 28;

Duke of Lancaster’s, 28.

Young, Lieut. A., 82, 100.

Young, Lieut.-Col., 174, 189, 194.

Ypres, 146, 218, 221, 231;

First Battle of, 74, 142, 158, 209;

Third Battle of, 138-47, 248, 258;

Salient, 44, 73, 105, 130, 131, 133, 142, 200.

Ypres-Comines Canal, 212.

Zandvoorde, 132.

Zevenkote, 136, 141.

Zillebeke, 132.

Zonnebeke, 136, 146.

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Notes in this chapter

Note 3 · The regiment wore the tartan of the Atholl Murrays. The story of the Atholl Highlanders may be read in The Military History of Perthshire, bNote 5 · A medical unit with South African personnel for service with the French Army was formed in South Africa in the autumn of 1914 by the SociétéNote 1 · Troops could not be moved to Dabaa by rail from lack of rolling stock.Note 2 · The phrase is Sir John Maxwell’s in his dispatch of March 1, 1916.Note 2 · Both of these brigades belonged to Major-General Shea’s 30th Division.Note 4 · If we take the casualties from the 1st of July, the total is 2,815—made up of 502 killed, 1,735 wounded, and 578 missing. Tanner, MacLeod, aNote 1 · Lieutenant-Colonel Tanner was wounded on 17th July and his second-in-command, Major Gee, took over the 2nd Regiment. Major Gee was killed alNote 3 · “One saw a large party of South Africans at full stretch with bayonets at the charge—all dead; but even in death they seemed to have the batNote 4 · When the Nose was finally occupied by the 6th K.O.S.B. they found over 250 German dead lying around it.Note 2 · The casualties of the 27th Brigade in this ill-fated action were nearly as high as those of the South Africans.Note 1 · MacLeod took over the 4th from Christian on 25th April when he returned from sick leave, Christian going to the XVII. Corps School of InstruNote 2 · On some maps this is given as the Hansbeek, or Hannebeek, but it is more convenient to keep this name for the larger stream which runs by StNote 1 · Of Lukin Sir Douglas Haig wrote: “Coming to France in April 1916, his skilful command of the South African Brigade soon induced me to selectNote 1 · Up till this, Chapel Hill had been in the area of the 21st Division, but Dawson that afternoon was ordered to assume responsibility for it.Note 1 · Major C. M. Murray, another distinguished officer, had been recalled in September to take up work in England. He was with the ambulance duri
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