archie777 Posted June 4, 2024 Posted June 4, 2024 Cpl Dawson and Tpr Meyer of the Carnarvon DMT rode out to Zeekoegat in the district, unaware that 40 Boer Rebels under Comdt J C Naude had off-saddled there. Shots were exchanged, Dawson was mortally wounded, and Meyer was captured. Both men were stripped, although Meyer was allowed to keep his boots. The farm-owner, Mr van Heerden, arrived and was asked by Dawson to pray for him as he was dying. Dawson’s ring was given to Meyer to hand over to a friend. After the Boers left, Van Heerden took Dawson’s body to Carnarvon for burial.
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