Topic: BatzB - Grootvallier
The Battle of Grootvallier
South Africa, 1 August 1901
Mentioned in Despatches
Grootvallier (also known as Grootvlei), an action during the Second South African War, fought on 1 August 1901 near the Vaal River in the north-west Orange Free State.
Distinguished Service Order
Major John Stuart Mackenzie SHEA, of the 15th Bengal Lancers, for leading 200 South Australians in a night attack on Commandant Smuts's laager on the 1st August and scattering 300 Boers after hard fighting.
Mentioned in Despatches
Trooper Phillis BRANDT, of the 6th South Australian Imperial Bushmen, for conspicuous gallantry at Grootvlei.
Trooper Thomas KERMODE of the 5th South Australian Imperial Bushmen, for conspicuous gallantry at Grootvlei.
Lieutenant Sydney Colin MACFARLANE, of the 6th South Australian Imperial Bushmen, for exhibiting conspicuous gallantry and fearless leading of their men.
Captain John Alexander WATT of the 5th South Australian Imperial Bushmen, for exhibiting conspicuous gallantry and fearless leading of their men.
Further Reading:
The Battle of Grootvallier, South Africa, 1 August 1901
The Battle of Grootvallier, South Africa, 1 August 1901, Australian Casualties
Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920
Citation: The Battle of Grootvallier, South Africa, 1 August 1901, Mentioned in Despatches
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