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49th Regiment / 1st Royal Berkshire

1908-06-30
On 30 June 1908, Ireland, Curragh. Party (Two Officers, two Sergeants, two Corporals and 30 Other Ranks) to Longmoor for instruction in Mounted Infantry Duties, returning on 2 October.

99th Regiment / 2nd Wiltshire

1908-07-02
On 2 July 1908, Wales, Pembroke Dock. Battalion (21 Officers, two Warrant Officers and 532 Rank and File) by rail to Parkhouse Camp Salisbury Plain for Field Firing and Training.

99th Regiment / 2nd Wiltshire

1908-07-09
On 9 July 1908, England, Bristol. Detachment (Three Officers, one Warrant Officer and 100 Rank and File) lined streets of Bristol during visit of King and Queen.

49th Regiment / 1st Royal Berkshire

1908-07-13
On 13 July 1908, Ireland, Curragh. Annual Battalion Training commenced.

49th Regiment / 1st Royal Berkshire

1908-07-18
On 18 July 1908, Ireland, Curragh. Regiment Establishment fixed at 801 total.

99th Regiment / 2nd Wiltshire

1908-08-04
On 4 Aug 1908, England, Parkhouse Camp. Battalion marched to Fonthill Bishop for Brigade Training.

99th Regiment / 2nd Wiltshire

1908-08-07
On 7 Aug 1908, Wales, Pembroke Dock. Draft (35 Recruits) from Devizes Depot.

99th Regiment / 2nd Wiltshire

1908-08-11
On 11 Aug 1908, England, Fonthill Bishop. Battalion returned to Parkhouse Camp as part of 3rd Division.

49th Regiment / 1st Royal Berkshire

1908-08-14
On 14 Aug 1908, Ireland, Curragh. Old Colours trooped and cased on General Parade Ground. New Colours presented.

49th Regiment / 1st Royal Berkshire

1908-08-15
On 15 Aug 1908, Ireland, Curragh. Battalion marched to Stradbally, Queens County for 14th Infantry Brigade Training returning to Curragh on 22 August.

49th Regiment / 1st Royal Berkshire

1908-08-31
On 31 Aug 1908, Ireland, Blessington. Battalion marched to Coolmoney House Camp.

99th Regiment / 2nd Wiltshire

1908-09-01
On 1 Sept 1908, England, Parkhouse Camp. Battalion as part of 3rd Division marched to Westdown, South Camp.

99th Regiment / 2nd Wiltshire

1908-09-06
On 6 Sept 1908, England, Westdown Camp. Battalion returned to Pembroke Dock.

49th Regiment / 1st Royal Berkshire

1908-09-16
On 16 Sept 1908, Ireland, Curragh. Battalion marched to Craigaverne House Camp, near Monasteravern for Divisional Training. On 17 September Training Operations and inspection cancelled due to weather, the Battalion marched back to Curragh the next day.

99th Regiment / 2nd Wiltshire

1908-09-16
On 16 Sept 1908, Wales, Pembroke Dock. Draft (24 Recruits) from Devizes Depot.

99th Regiment / 2nd Wiltshire

1908-10-03
On 3 Oct 1908, Wales, Pembroke Dock. Advance Party (Two Officers, 36 Corporals and Men) left for Dublin to take over barracks.

99th Regiment / 2nd Wiltshire

1908-10-07
On 7 Oct 1908, Wales, Pembroke Dock. Battalion embarked on SS 'Southern' and sailed from Hobbs' Point, Pembroke Dock for Ireland, arrived the same day at Rossclare and entrained for Dublin, where they marched to quarters in Portobello Barracks.

99th Regiment / 2nd Wiltshire

1908-10-10
On 10 Oct 1908, Ireland, Dublin. Rear Party (One Officer and 12 Men) arrived.

99th Regiment / 2nd Wiltshire

1908-10-14
On 14 Oct 1908, Ireland, Dublin. Detachment (Two Officers and 48 Men) arrived from Penkelly, Pembrokeshire, where they had been in isolation for measles.

99th Regiment / 2nd Wiltshire

1908-10-29
On 29 Oct 1908, Ireland, Dublin. Draft (36 Men) from Devizes Depot.

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