On 18 Oct 1903, India, Upper Topa. Headquarters, 'A', 'B', 'C', and 'D' Companies leave for Rawalpindi, arriving on 20 October and moving into Church Lines
During Nov 1903, India, Rawal Pindi. Egyptian - pattern Helmets (purchased from Messrs Firmin & Sons, London) taken into wear. Badge (April 1899 Pattern) on whole helmet discontinued
On 17 Nov 1903, India, Rawal Pindi. Draft of four Officers, 11 Non Commissioned Officers and 70 men from 2nd Battalion at Longmoor Camp Hampshire (via Transport 'Assaye' Bombay 5 November) taken on strength
During Dec 1903, India, Rawal Pindi. Despatched to England:- (total 83 Non Commissioned Officers and men)
20 Non Commissioned Officers and Men for transfer to Home Establishment
11 Non Commissioned Officers and Men for discharge
52 Non Commissioned Officers and Men for transfer to Army Reserve
On 12 Dec 1903, England, Woking. Draft (Five Corporals and 183 Men) to Woolwich, embarked in SS 'Golconda' for Alexandria, Egypt, to join 2nd Battalion.
On 15 Dec 1903, England, Longmoor. Battalion ('A', 'B', 'D', 'F' and 'G' Companies) marched to Bordon, there to be stationed. 'C' and 'E' Companies and Mounted Infantry Section remained at Longmoor
On 4 Feb 1904, England, Bordon. Over the next months drafts arrived from the Depot at Devizes:
4 February - 50 Men
28 February - 44 Men and six Boys
7 April - 16 Men
25 April - 50 Recruits
On 26 Feb 1904, India, Rawal Pindi. Detachment of one Officer, 50 Rank and File from 'B' company at Rawalpindi Fort while Company of R.G.A. at practice camp, until 14 March
On 19 Apr 1904, India, Rawal Pindi. Left half of Battalion and Headquarters marched for Kuldanna, Murree Hills, arriving at the Hot Weather Station on 21 April
On 20 Apr 1904, India. Use of Khaki Covers to white helmets discontinued. White helmets rendered Khaki with Khaki Blanco.
Wearing of white helmets by British Troops discontinued.
Wearing of spike and chain discontinued