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06 Apr 1879

On 6 Apr 1879, South Africa, Amitikulu River. 'C', 'E' and 'H' Companies as Rear Guard, marched to Umsundusi River. Reached till 9pm. March resumed. Arrived St Andrews Mission Station at 2 am. Bivouacked. On 7 April Marched resumed. 'C', 'E' and 'H' Companies reached Lower Tugela at noon. Encamped on extreme left of Lower Tugela camp