Presentation of Medals.
At the Horse Guards review, the Prince of Wales, dismounting pinned medals on the tunics of recipients, shaking each man warmly by the hand. '
The honours included Victoria Crosses to Lieut. Hardham (New Zealand) and F. Bell (Western Australia), and Distinguished Conduct medals to Trooper Baigent (New Zealand). After the march past and the final salute, the Duke of Connaught called for three cheers for the King. A mighty shout went up. South African veterans waved their hats on their rifles. Additional cheers were given for the Queen. Passing Buckingdam Palace the Australasians carried their swords as a salute to the King, although his Majesty was not visible. Hundreds of colonials were unable to witness the review, owing to the few seats provided the Agents-General for disposal and the necessity for balloting for these. The consensus of opinion is that the review was the most imposing' and impressive, as a spectacle of the Empire’s strength, ever held on the Horse Guards parade. _ The colonials met with an ovation from Victoria station. They were keenly gratified with their reception. General Brabant, Major Cameron (Canada), Colonel Gordon (South Australia), Colonel Porter (New Zealand), and Colonel Pole Pen ton were conspicuous. The Royal Canadian Rifles famous bugle band was a feature of the review.
Portion of the route was lined by the Coldstream Irish Guards, while the Tenth and Thirteenth Hussars and a band formed a semicircle at the entrance. Grosvenor Crescent and Hyde Park corner were joined by an African column from Kensington Gardens. The troops arrived at the parade ground to the strains of the Guards’ massed bands.
The Canadians, Australians and New Zealanders were first; then came the Cape and Natal forces; next the native troops from various colonies, and finally South African veterans.
Officers holding only small whips were all along the lines awaiting the Queen’s arrival.
All the forces were under the command of the Duke of Connaught.
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Manawatu Herald, 5 July 1902, Page 2
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