G'day Phil,
Yes, it was a Major Morris of the RFA freshly arrived from India who was responsible, if that's the word!
The stacking of rifles was King's regulations but this was a different type of war. He also only posted 4 piquets and so the Boers were able to slip between.
regards,
Iain
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C'est magnifique, mais ce n'est pas la guerre
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