Relief of Ladysmith, 1900
When 1 RWF arrived in South Africa in November 1899 the bulk of the British garrison were besieged in Ladysmith. The first attempts to break through failed. At Horse Shoe Hill the battalion was heavily engaged suffering 41 casualties, including the commanding officer who was killed. A breakthrough was achieved and the battalion took its place in the triumphal entry into Ladysmith. RELIEF OF LADYSMITH is a battle honour.
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