12 Sep 1896

On 12 Sept 1896, England, Farnborough. Due to severely inclement weather, Battalion returned by rail to Portsdown. Forts occupied as under Fort Widley Headquarters, 'A', and 'E' Companies - 34 Corporals and 114 Men. Fort Purbrook - Band, 'F' and 'H' Companies - 28 Corporals and 104 Men. Fort Southwick - Drums, 'C' and 'D' Companies - 30 Corporals and 97 Men. Fort Nelson - 'B' and 'G' Companies - 24 Corporals and 133 Men (Tipnor Magazine Garrisoned by 2 Shropshire