16 May 1901
Action at Brakpan
Bell covers the withdrawal of dismounted men under close Boer fire and later receives the Victoria Cross for his actions.
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Bell covers the withdrawal of dismounted men under close Boer fire and later receives the Victoria Cross for his actions.
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