| Place | Africa: South Africa, Transvaal |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P01088.002 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
South Africa, 1899-1902 (Boer War) |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
BETHAL, SOUTH AFRICA, 1901-12-12. NO. 1459 TROOPER FRANCIS GILBERT HALSTED OF B SQUADRON, 2ND NEW ...
Description
BETHAL, SOUTH AFRICA, 1901-12-12. NO. 1459 TROOPER FRANCIS GILBERT HALSTED OF B SQUADRON, 2ND NEW SOUTH WALES MOUNTED RIFLES, WITH HIS HORSE NAMED SCRATCHER, "TAKEN JUST OUT FROM BETHAL ON DECEMBER 12TH. SCRATCHER CARRIED ME FAITHFULLY & WELL FROM JULY 23RD TILL FEBRUARY 20, WHEN HE BROKE DOWN, AFTER A HEAVY NIGHT MARCH ON 19TH & A STIFF GALLOP THE FOLLOWING MORNING, WHEN WE CAPTURED TRICARDT'S COMMANDO AT NOOITGEDACHT." (DONOR H. HALSTED)