30 Dec 1879

On 30 Dec 1879, South Africa, Pine Town. Regiment proceeded by rail to Durban and embarked on H M Troopship 'Himalaya' for Bermuda On 3 January arrived at Simons Town en-route On 6 January joined by detachment of nine Officers and Men, one woman and two children sailed for Bermuda 13 January arrived at St Helena and embarked detachment from garrison - Two Officers, five Corporals, 68 Men, three women and five children - departed same day en-route Bermuda On 16 January arrived at Ascension Island and coaled ship, sailing again on 19 January On 19 January sailed for Bermuda