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Doornkop
On May 29th, 1900 just before Johannesburg and the site of the Jameson Raiders arrest, the Gordons made a series of gallant
charges against an entrenched enemy on a hill with a false crest. In addition to heavy casualties amongst the officers, seventeen
NCOs and men were killed and more than 60 were wounded. Six companies took part in the charge and the loss to the regiment
was about 20%
Following this epic battle Churchill declared "there is no doubt that they are the finest regiment in the world"
charges against an entrenched enemy on a hill with a false crest. In addition to heavy casualties amongst the officers, seventeen
NCOs and men were killed and more than 60 were wounded. Six companies took part in the charge and the loss to the regiment
was about 20%
Following this epic battle Churchill declared "there is no doubt that they are the finest regiment in the world"
Four men from the regiment; all casualties:
Pte. Meadon KIA Drummer Hunter wounded Pte. Murray wounded
Pte. Meadon KIA Drummer Hunter wounded Pte. Murray wounded
Pte. Campbell
wounded
wounded
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