Lancashire fusiliers

The 2nd Battalion arrived at CapeTown on the 19^th December 1899 and immediately transferred to Durban. Along with several other regiments they formed 11th Brigade under Major General Woodgate, arriving at Frere on 9th January 1900.

Their officer compliment comprised:

Lieutenant Colonel C.J. Blomfield; Captains C.M. Brunker, E.C. Tidswell, W.E. Elmslie, O.C .Wolley-Dod (wounded 20.1.00), J.N. Whyte (wounded 20.1.00), H.V.S. Ormond (wounded 20.1.00), G.H.B. Freeth, G.M. Stewart; Lieutenants J.J.R. Mallock, H.B. Roffey, A.J. Allardyce, R.S. Wilson, E. Fraser, D.F. Campbell (wounded 20.1.00); 2nd Lieutenants E.J.M. Barrett (wounded 20.1.00), G.H. Hastings, M.G. Croften (wounded 20.1.00); Captain R.B. Blunt (Adj) (wounded 20.1.00); Lieutenant W.W. Ganly (Qr. Mr); Major W.P. Squire (RAMC) medical officer in charge.

The regiment fought at Spioenkop, where they list 247 casualties and Vaalkrantz. They were sent to Garrison Frere from 12th to 26th February 1900, then Chieveley and on to Colenso until 8th March 1900 when they were sent to Pietermaritzburg.

See Angloboerwar site for an in depth look at the regiment