He served in the Imperial Light Horse and showed courage in battle when, at the Siege of Ladysmith, he was the second man to ride into battle, and rescued a comrade from heavy gunfire at Hlangwane by carrying him for 1.5 miles.
He served in the Imperial Light Horse. He showed courage in battle. He was the second man to ride into battle. This was at the Siege of Ladysmith. He rescued a comrade from heavy gunfire at Hlangwane by. He was carrying him for 1.5 miles.