Graspan was a farm in the Free State, about 20 km east of the town of Reitz.
During the day of 6 June 1901 a Boer convoy was discovered by the South Australian Busmen column under the command of Major Sladen. The resulting engagement resulted in most of the Boer wagons, and 40 prisoners being taken.
However, later that afternoon, Boer re-enforcements arrived and reversed the situation. Both Generals de Wet and de la Rey were involved in the action. This didn’t last long as British forces under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel de Lisle arrived and the Boers were forced to retreat, leaving most of their wagons in the hands of the British. It is reported that losses on both sides were 50, killed and wounded.
