William Babtie15 December 1899
Babtie treats wounded gunners under heavy fire at Colenso and is wounded while carrying out his medical duties.
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Babtie treats wounded gunners under heavy fire at Colenso and is wounded while carrying out his medical duties.
The British are defeated by the Boers
Is defeated during the attempt to relieve Ladysmith.
Clery issues the formal movement orders for the British attack intended to force a crossing of the Tugela at Colenso.
Congreve crosses exposed ground under heavy fire while helping to recover guns and wounded men at Colenso.
Long places his field batteries dangerously close to the Boer line, where intense fire forces the crews away from their guns.
Nurse helps save two guns under sustained Boer fire and receives the Victoria Cross for his actions.
Roberts helps recover artillery under heavy Boer fire at Colenso and is mortally wounded during the attempt.
Schofield helps bring two field guns out of action under intense Boer fire at Colenso.
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