This corps, which was raised by
Major Vallentin, was
largely composed of surrendered Boers, was employed on the Standerton line,
their duties being chiefly to protect the line and the possessions of
surrendered Burghers in the neighbourhood. But they did more active
work, and on 24th May 1901 were credited with a smart capture of a laager,
when they secured 9 armed prisoners and much stock. Major Vallentin
was wounded on this occasion. On 24th July a party of the scouts fell
into an ambush, and 4 were killed.
The following Mention was gained:—
LORD KITCHENER'S DESPATCH: 8th August 1901.—Guide German, near
Heidelberg, July 24th, remained behind with Major Vallentin to cover the
retirement of 4 dismounted men of Burgher Corps who would have been shot had
they fallen into enemy's hands.
