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Created on 2013-01-31 16:50:09 (#1958209), last updated 2013-02-01 (644 weeks ago)
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| Name: | Harry 'Breaker' Harbord Morant |
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| "Harry Harbord Morant. Lieutenant, Bushveldt Carbineers. I enlisted in South Australia. I was with the second contingent for nine months and was promoted to sergeant in that corps. I received my commission when I transferred to the Transvaal Constabulary. I returned to England on six months' leave and with the help of my friend, Capt. Hunt, patched up a quarrel, an old quarrel with my family. I had intended to go back to England to live after the war. On my return to South Africa, I fought at Karee Siding and Kunstadt under Lord Roberts. I also fought with Gen. French's cavalry brigade at Diamond Hill. After that there were requests for volunteers to join the Bushveldt Carbineers in the Northern Transvaal. I joined on April 1, 1900. April Fools' Day. In the Carbineers, I was responsible for the capture of Boer commando leader, Kelly. I was recommended for a DSO. I take full and entire responsibility for the events at Fort Edward. I was, however, acting under orders. I was also deeply disturbed by what happened to Capt. Hunt." |
| 'Breaker' Morant Australian folk hero; 'Scapegoat of the Empire' Characterisation and stills taken from the 1980 movie Breaker Morant |
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