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With the Guards' Brigade from Bloemfontein to Koomati Poort and Back

By Edward P. Lowry
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A chaplain's first-person account of marching with a Guards brigade during the Boer War, beginning with the occupation of Bloemfontein and continuing through campaigns in the Transvaal. It combines battlefield and garrison episodes with intimate sketches of daily soldier life — privations, hospital wards, funerals, and religious services — and reflections on pastoral duties under fire. The narrative describes skirmishes, supply and transport difficulties, encounters with civilians and enemy forces, and the disruption of mining districts, while recording acts of endurance, mercy, and moral ambiguity. Scattered vignettes of regimental character, nursing work, and campaign logistics illuminate the human cost and practical realities of active service.

About the Author

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Edward P. Lowry

Edward P. Lowry is an author known for his military memoir, "With the Guards' Brigade from Bloemfontein to Koomati Poort and Back." This work provides a firsthand account of his experiences during the Second Boer War, detailing the challenges and events faced by the Guards' Brigade. Lowry's writing offers valuable insights into the military campaigns of the time, contributing to the understanding of this significant historical period. His narrative style captures the realities of war, making his memoir a notable addition to the literature on military history.

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