archie777 Posted June 4 Posted June 4 “On 3rd August 1901, a patrol retiring, and Captain Mitchell, 3rd Dragoon Guards, being dismounted, they took back a spare horse to him; this being killed, Corporal Taylor again returned to him and assisted him to mount. On both occasions the Boers were close and firing heavily, and on the second were galloping to take the officer.” London Gazette, 15 November 1902, p7382 and Army Order 399 “Promotions for Distinguished Gallantry in the Field
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