The Natal Mounted Infantry was raised in February and March 1902 and, according to Hurst, 'The activities of the N.M.I. were confined to the district of Newcastle, Natal, patrolling the borders, holding detached posts and the general work falling to the duties of an occupying regiment, until the end of the war on 31st May 1902. The unit was disbanded in June, after a short existence of four months, during which it did very useful service albeit no fighting.'