borden also fought with distinction at the battle of faber's put (30 may 1900). the battle was one of the most desperate actions faced by canadians while campaigning in south africa: 27 killed, 41 wounded, and the loss of a large number of horses. field marshal lord roberts reported: "lieut. h. l. borden, gallant conduct in swimming the vet river under fire, 5 may, and in capturing some of the enemy’s wagons on 30 may."