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
Part of Second Boer War

Depiction of the Battle of Leliefontein on the Boer War Memorial in Montreal
Date7 November 1900
Location
Lelifontein, Transvaal
25°58′0″S 30°3′0″E
Result See aftermath
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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