In 1899 Baring 's unit was sent to fight in the South African War .
He was present at the battles of Belmont , Graspan , Modder River , Magersfontein , and Driefontein , as well as the occupation of Bloemfontein .
In 1899 Baring 's unit was sent to fight in the South African War , and he was present at the battles of Belmont , Graspan , Modder River , Magersfontein , and Driefontein , as well as the occupation of Bloemfontein .