The 9th contingent sailed on 12th
March, two days after Lord Methuen's disaster had been announced.
On 4th June, four days after peace was concluded, the 9th contingent had the
misfortune to lose Lieutenant Robert M'Keigh, killed, and Lieutenant Henry
Rayne, wounded, near Vereeniging. Firing had been started under some
misconception.
The 9th contingents sailed for home in July 1902.
