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62nd Regiment / 1st Wiltshire

1903-10-17
On 17 Oct 1903, India, Murree. Over 17/18 October Detachment and band rejoined Headquarters at Sunny Bank, Rawalpindi

62nd Regiment / 1st Wiltshire

1903-10-18
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

62nd Regiment / 1st Wiltshire

1903-11-01
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

99th Regiment / 2nd Wiltshire

1903-11-13
On 13 Nov 1903, England, Aldershot. 'D' and 'H' Companies marched on detachment to Bordon

62nd Regiment / 1st Wiltshire

1903-11-17
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

62nd Regiment / 1st Wiltshire

1903-12-01
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

49th Regiment / 1st Royal Berkshire

1903-12-12
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.

62nd Regiment / 1st Wiltshire

1903-12-13
On 13 Dec 1903, India, Rawal Pindi. Second Phase Rawal Pindi Manoeuvres, completed on 16 December, when Battalion returned to barracks

99th Regiment / 2nd Wiltshire

1903-12-15
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

62nd Regiment / 1st Wiltshire

1904-01-01
During Jan 1904, India, Rawal Pindi. New Pattern General Service Web Rifle Sling taken into service. Buff Slings withdrawn

99th Regiment / 2nd Wiltshire

1904-02-04
On 4 Feb 1904, England, Bordon. Draft (One Officer, one Sergeant and 33 Men) left to join 1st Battalion in India.

99th Regiment / 2nd Wiltshire

1904-02-04
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

99th Regiment / 2nd Wiltshire

1904-02-05
On 5 Feb 1904, England. Draft (One Officer, one Sergeant and 33 Men) sailed in SS 'Plassy' to join 1st Battalion in India

62nd Regiment / 1st Wiltshire

1904-02-26
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

62nd Regiment / 1st Wiltshire

1904-03-10
On 10 Mar 1904, India, Rawal Pindi. Draft of one Officer and 34 Rank and File from 2nd Battalion at Borden Camp, Hampshire taken on strength

49th Regiment / 1st Royal Berkshire

1904-04-01
On 1 Apr 1904, England, Woking. New service rate of pay in force.

49th Regiment / 1st Royal Berkshire

1904-04-01
On 1 Apr 1904, England, Woking. 125 Corporals and Men extended service to eight years to take advantage of new pay rates.

62nd Regiment / 1st Wiltshire

1904-04-18
On 18 Apr 1904, India, Rawal Pindi. Right half of Battalion marched for Kuldanna, Murree Hills, arriving at the Hot Weather Station on 20 April

62nd Regiment / 1st Wiltshire

1904-04-19
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

62nd Regiment / 1st Wiltshire

1904-04-20
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

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