2nd Bttn. Highland Light Infantry

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Not exactly WW1 related but there is a link!

Researching a soldier who rejoined in 1915, but had previously seen service with 2/HLI and the Malakand Field Force entitling him to a IGSM 1895 bar Punjab Frontier. I have been able to read up on the M.F.F., but can only find a passing reference to the battle of Tanga Pass. I know the HLI suffered casualties that day (1 KiA plus wounded) and broke the enemy with a bayonet charge.

Could anyone give me a few more details on the actions that 2/HLI fought in the campaign, especially at Tanga Pass?

Best regards,

Alex.

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Alex

At the end of the Malakand Campaign Brig.Gen Sir Bindon Blood organised what was known as the Buner Field Force ( using many of the units which had formed the MFF) to undertake punitive operations against the Bunerwal tribe.

The operations only lasted from 2-17 Jan 1898.

During this period the 2HLI were in action at Tanga Pass on 7 Jan 98. where their one fatal casualty was 4409 Private John McMasters.

This is an eye witness account written by Robert Baden-Powell.

http://www.pinetreeweb.com/bp-memories12.htm

Hope this helps

Dave

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Thanks Dave much appreciated.

Rgds,

Alex.