Chapter XIII: Approximate Strength of Troops Engaged
Arms. Officers. Warrant, Horses Guns
N.C.O.s (Riding and
and men. Draught). Naval Field Machine.
12-pr. 15-pr.
Cavalry (includes
Imperial Light Horse) 160 2,946 3,121 -- -- --
The Naval Brigade 18 384 10 4 -- --
1st Division Staff 12 55 46 -- -- --
Mounted troops 48 920 999 -- -- 3
Royal Artillery 19 546 514 -- 12 --
Royal Engineers 13 333 71 -- -- --
Infantry(2 brigades) 216 7,010 347 -- -- 7
Army Service Corps
and Royal Army 20 418 312 -- -- --
Medical Corps
Total 346 9,666 2,299 4 12 10
BELMONT.
SUMMARY OF BRITISH CASUALTIES.
Ranks. Killed. Wounded. Missing. Total.
Officers 3 23 -- 26
Other ranks 51 220 -- 271
297
Note.--The force engaged at Graspan was the same as at Belmont, less casualties, &c., of the 23rd November.
GRASPAN, 25th NOVEMBER, 1899.
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