Battle of Leliefontein
The Battle of Leliefontein (also known as the Battle of Witkloof) was an engagement between British-Canadian and Boer forces during the Second Boer War on 7 November 1900, at the Komati River 30 kilometres (19 mi) south of Belfast at the present day Nooitgedacht Dam.
Battle of Leliefontein | |||||||
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Part of Second Boer War | |||||||
Depiction of the Battle of Leliefontein on the Boer War Memorial in Montreal | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
United Kingdom Canada | South African Republic | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Horace Smith-Dorrien François Lessard |
Joachim Fourie † Johann Grobler (WIA) Hendrik Frederik Prinsloo (1861–1900) † | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
90–100 men | Unknown | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
3 killed 11 wounded | Unknown |
During the engagement, the Canadian rearguard successfully repelled Boer assaults against the column, facilitating the successful withdrawal of the British-Canadian force from the area. Three members of the Royal Canadian Dragoons were awarded the Victoria Cross for their actions during the battle.
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