After a freezing night in the Boer positions, with Boer prisoners (during which time they shared both their supplies of alcoholic spirits and their dry clothing with the Boers), they returned to Ladysmith to a rousing reception. From the 2nd of November 1899 with the cutting of communications to the South, the siege began in earnest and the town came under direct Artillery fire from the Boers.

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It I now have a total of 16 figures finished for the 59th Jordis Regiment. This post concerns the 1st Battalion Devonshire Regiment during the Boer War and the subsequent defense of Ladysmith  between 2 November 1899 and 28 February 1900. This is the record of my attempt to create 20mm forces to wargame the opening months of the Second Boer War. Formed: 1914 Disbanded: 1958 The Devonshire Regiment was officially formed in 1881 when the 11th (North Devon) Regiment of Foot and the Devon Militia were merged. Defence of Ladysmith Devonshire Regiment Medal Pair Queen’s South Africa Medal and King’s South Africa Medal Pair. “Please express to officers and men of the Regiment under your command my high appreciation of their services in South Africa during the war, which has already enhanced the great reputation of the Regiment. The Battalion was under fire for 3 hours but, "the battalion kept line ... and fired steadily as if on parade.

Please add your voice to help save this unique service. The 1st Devons were originally placed on reserve for the Manchester Regiment, but the line of the Boers advance changed and the Devons were ordered to form for attack and advance. That's the hope Matt, I'm even introducing a scenario specific rule for Talana which may result in some of the Boers running away the first time they are under shell fire - sneaky but historically justifiable! They have proved on all occasions what a sound regimental system worked by thoroughly sound officers, N.C.O.s, and men can do. As this blog is for a side project to my main area of interest it may not get updated very often but I will try to post as often as I can. His medals are held by the Devonshire Regiment Museum at Dorchester I also offer a comprehensive, fast and cost-effective military history research service. Four regiments enough? Devon Officers Remaining Fit for Duty at the End of the Siege, some with injuries. on WordPress.com, Private Walter Cooper, of the Scots Guards, The Special Operations Executive in Burma 1941-1945, To carry on my tweets that proves beyond doubt that I'm now officially a boring old fart, im really looking forward…. I have had issues with WordPress and have been building up the following on the Facebook page. I’m hoping to play a solo game of Talana Hill soon but just need to complete some scenic items first.

Follow the link for more information. This post concerns the 1st Battalion Devonshire Regiment during the Boer War and the subsequent defense of Ladysmith between 2 November 1899 and 28 February 1900. DORCHESTER Albert Spear continued to serve in the Devonshire Regiment after the end of the 2nd Boer War, returning to India in 1902 where he stayed until early 1908. RE-OPENING INFORMATION!
After almost a year of continuous trekking and fighting, the First Battalion were ordered to Durban. A column of troops, including the 1st Devons, were sent to Modder Station on the 19th but then withdrawn to Ladysmith. 1st Battalion Devonshire Regiment had suffered heavy casualties during the siege, from enemy action and the sickness that swept the town during the last weeks of the siege. Free postage to Mainland UK. Sorry for lack of posts recently. Lack of cover and sleep lead to an uncomfortable journey for most of the men. More information about Devonshire Regiment. Two of these men later died from their wounds. 1st Devon Regiment, Enough to make the Boer run at the first opportunity!

It is to the perfect steadiness of the men and the absence of crowding that the very small losses from the enemy's fire…at all times heavy, can be attributed." KEV.

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