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49th Regiment / 1st Royal Berkshire

1906-02-09
On 9 Feb 1906, Ireland, Dublin. Draft (49 Men) to Southampton to embark for Egypt and join 2nd Battalion.

62nd Regiment / 1st Wiltshire

1906-03-02
On 2 Mar 1906, India, Ambala. Draft of two Officers 69 Rank and File from 2nd Battalion at Pembroke Dock, South Wales arrived and taken on strength

62nd Regiment / 1st Wiltshire

1906-03-07
On 7 Mar 1906, India, Ambala. 1/7 March Battalion re-armed with Short Lee-Enfild Rifle from Ferozepore Arsenal

62nd Regiment / 1st Wiltshire

1906-03-31
On 31 Mar 1906, India, Ambala. Draft of one Non Commissioned Officer and 34 men from 2nd Battlion arrived and taken on strength

62nd Regiment / 1st Wiltshire

1906-04-01
On 1 Apr 1906, India. White drill Helmet Cover with white (drill covered as painted) Helmet Button and White Paggri for use on Wolseley Pattern Helmets when Khaki is not worn

62nd Regiment / 1st Wiltshire

1906-04-03
On 3 Apr 1906, India, Ambala. Battalion departed for Dagshai Hot Weather Station and arrived on 7 April for summer months

49th Regiment / 1st Royal Berkshire

1906-04-06
On 6 Apr 1906, Ireland, Dublin. The 'Short, Magazine, Lee Enfield, Rifle' and 'Bandolier' equipment issued to Battalion.

49th Regiment / 1st Royal Berkshire

1906-05-15
On 15 May 1906, Ireland, Dublin. Battalion (20 Officers and 840 Other Ranks) by route march to Kilbride Camp for Annual Musketry Course, returning on 23 June to Dublin on completion of Annual Musketry Course.

49th Regiment / 1st Royal Berkshire

1906-06-28
On 28 June 1906, Ireland, Dublin. Detachment (One Officer and 50 Other Ranks) to Ship Street Barracks, Dublin there to be stationed. Detachment returned to Headquarters on 17 August.

99th Regiment / 2nd Wiltshire

1906-07-31
On 31 July 1906, Wales, Pembroke Dock. Battalion (20 Officers, two Warrant Officers and 612 Rank and File) proceeded to Hollingbury Camp to take part in Sussex Manoeuvres.

99th Regiment / 2nd Wiltshire

1906-08-14
On 14 Aug 1906, England, Hollingbury Camp. Battalion moved to Newhaven on instruction and manoeuvres.

49th Regiment / 1st Royal Berkshire

1906-08-20
On 20 Aug 1906, Ireland, Dublin. Battalion marched to Kilbride for 13th Infantry Brigade Training. The Battalion marched to Donard Camp on 21 August, to Holywood on 24 August and returned to Dublin on 25 August.

49th Regiment / 1st Royal Berkshire

1906-08-31
On 31 Aug 1906, Ireland, Dublin. Battalion marched to Johnstown Camp for Brigade and Divisional Training. On 1 September the Battalion marched to Nurney, to Stradbally on 4 September, to Maryborough Heath on 5 September, to Monasterevan on 6 September, to Tullomry House on 8 September, to Curragh Camp on 12 September, returning to Dublin on 14 September

99th Regiment / 2nd Wiltshire

1906-09-01
On 1 Sept 1906, England, Newhaven. Battalion returned to Pembroke Dock.

49th Regiment / 1st Royal Berkshire

1906-10-01
On 1 Oct 1906, Ireland, Dublin. Two Officers, four Corporals and 31 Men to Longmoor to form a Mounted Infantry Section.

49th Regiment / 1st Royal Berkshire

1906-10-25
On 25 Oct 1906, Ireland, Dublin. Draft (31 Corporals and Men) arrived from 2nd Battalion in Egypt.

62nd Regiment / 1st Wiltshire

1906-10-26
On 26 Oct 1906, India, Dagshai. Battalion marched for Ambala and arrived on 1 November and occupied Standing Camp near Race Course

62nd Regiment / 1st Wiltshire

1906-10-28
On 28 Oct 1906, India, Ambala. Draft of 100 Privates from 2nd Battalion at Pembroke Dock arrived and taken on strength

49th Regiment / 1st Royal Berkshire

1906-11-01
On 1 Nov 1906, Ireland, Dublin. By Army Order, Battalion Establishment reduced to 801 total.

49th Regiment / 1st Royal Berkshire

1906-11-21
On 21 Nov 1906, Ireland, Dublin. Draft (Seven Officers and and 234 Other Ranks) to Southampton to embark for 2nd Battalion in India.

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