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01 Apr 1896

On 1 Apr 1896, England, Portsdown. Battalion distributed among hill forts:- Fort Widley - Headquarters and 'A' Company (22 Corporals and 107 Men). Fort Purbrook - Band, 'E' and 'H' Companies (20 Corporals and 109 Men. Fort Southwick - Drums, 'C' and 'D' Companies (22 Corporals and 103 Men). Fort Nelson - 'B' and 'G' Companies (9 Corporals and 30 Men). Tipnor Magazine - 'F' Company (10 Corporals and 52 Men). Fort Bomer (for Musketry) 15 Corporals and 71 Men).