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Relieved Ladysmith Scenes Described By Rhodes Brother
Colonel Rhodes writes in the Times about Lord Dundonald's entry into Ladysmith on February 28 with 600 Imperial Light Horse and Natal Carabineers. He notes cheers from garrison civilians and soldiers, the vivid reunion of families, and praises Gen White. He recalls siege hardships, reduced rations, and many losses but highlights the moving scene and loyalty. The youngest Canadian bugler Edward Ma Cormick of the Queen's Own Rifles, 16, from Toronto, is mentioned as serving with the Strathcona Horse.
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Rhodes
Cecil Rhodes
Ladysmith
Lord Dundonald
Imperial Light Horse
Natal Carbineers
Klip River
White
Canada
South Africa
Edward MaCormick
Queen’s Own Rifles
Gildersleeve Avenue
McCormick
Messrs. Lobb & Baird
Toronto Street
Toronto
Comrads
Strathcona Horse