Lieut. Massey could also have taken his discharge in South Africa and then joined the East Griqualand Mounted Rifles. This was quite common. If he was an officer in a Militia or Volunteer battalion of the Hampshires his period of service might have ended after, say, eighteen months. He was then free to stay on in South Africa if he wanted to and join a regiment of his choice. Many volunteers in this position joined the South African Constabulary or the Imperial Light Horse. Massey may have had his own reasons for joining the EGMR. Often a girl was involved. Sometimes a farm. And East Griqualand is great farming country, I know because I come from there.