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General French was well known when he relieved Kimberley on 15 February 1900.
At the same time the British forces managed to corner
General Piet Cronje on the banks of the Modder River near Paardeberg.

Some of General JDP French's commands were as follows

Thursday 2nd November 1899 - French escapes on the last train after
Whites Forces besiged at Ladysmith.

Monday 20th November 1899 - Lieutenant-General J.D.P. French
Commanding Cavalry, arrives at Noupoort. He was sent there to protect the
railway line by General Buller to prevent the advance into Cape Colony.

9th December 1899 - General French advances to Arundel.

December 30th 1899 - General French finds new headquarters at Rensburg.

January 31st - February 5th - General French begins withdrawing the
cavalry regiments.

15th February 1900 - News came through that General French
had in fact relieved Kimberley.