On 30 Sept 1904, Ireland, Dublin. Battalion arrived from Woking and Holyhead. Headquarters, 'E', 'F', 'G' and 'H' Companies to Richmond Battacks. 'A', 'B', 'C' and 'D' Companies to Portobello Barracks.
On 18 Oct 1904, England, Bordon. Over the next months drafts arrived from the Depot at Devizes:
18 October - 40 Men
21 November - 60 Recruits
7 January 1905 - 23 Recruits
23 January - 50 Recruits
4 April - Three Corporals and 50 Recruits
7 July - One Corporal and 40 Men
15 September - 42 Men
On 24 Oct 1904, India, Kuldanna, Murree Hills. Left half of Battalion left for Rawal Pindi, arriving on 26 October and quartered in Right British Infantry Lines
On 25 Oct 1904, India, Kuldanna, Murree Hills. Right half of Battalion left for Rawal Pindi, arriving on 27 October and quartered in Right British Infantry Lines
On 27 Oct 1904, India, Rawal Pindi. Draft of one Officer and 206 Rank and file from 2nd Battalion at Borden Camp, Hampshire arrived on SS 'Soudan' on 14 October and taken on strength
On 4 Nov 1904, England, Salisbury. Brass memorial tablet, in memory of those who fell during the South African war, unveiled in Salisbury Cathedral. Guard of Honour by 1st Wiltshire. 'Last Post' sounded by 2nd Wiltshire Buglers.
On 11 Jan 1905, England, Bordon. Army order dated 21 December 1904 authorizing 'Duke of Edinburgh's (Wiltshire Regiment) South Africa 1899-1902 on Colours and Appointments
On 17 Jan 1905, India, Rawal Pindi. Parade, as part of British Infantry Brigade, on Khanna Plain on visit of Sirdar Inayat Ullah Khan, son of Amir of Afghanistan
On 10 Mar 1905, India, Rawal Pindi. Battalion Mobilisation Equipment, including, Machine Guns and Mules, handed over to 1st Battlion Royal Irish Regiment
During Apr 1905, India. Regimental Facings Colour changed from White to Buff
'The Wiltshire Regiment Challenge Trophy' for shooting, won by 1st Battalion
On 7 June 1905, England, Bordon. Battalion marched in to Aldershot and took part in Review before HM the King of Spain on 8 June, returning to Bordon on 9 June
On 1 July 1905, Ireland, Dublin. Battalion (20 Officersand 741 Rank and File) by route march to Kilbride Camp for Annual Musketry Course. On 14 August the Battalion left on completion of Musketry course and marched to Blessington to join 13th Infantry Brigade. From there, on 15 August, the Battalion marched to Glen Imaal for field firing. Camped at Coomoney House Camp.
On 6 July 1905, England, Bordon. Battalion (14 Officers and 535 Other Ranks) marched to Aldershot and encamped at Rushmoor Bottom and formed part of 5th Brigade. Brigade training commenced on 7 July