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99th Regiment / 2nd Wiltshire

1909-09-01
On 1 Sept 1909, Ireland, Dublin. Battalion (22 Officers, one Warrant Officer, 571 Corporals and Men) by route march to Brookstown Camp for Brigade Training.

99th Regiment / 2nd Wiltshire

1909-09-08
On 8 Sept 1909, Ireland, Brookstown Camp. Battalion, as part of 13th Infantry Brigade, by route march to the Curragh for Divisional Training.

99th Regiment / 2nd Wiltshire

1909-09-17
On 17 Sept 1909, Ireland, The Curragh. Battalion departed by route march to Kill, en route for Dublin, returning to Dublin on 18 September.

99th Regiment / 2nd Wiltshire

1909-10-27
On 27 Oct 1909, Ireland, Dublin. Draft (27 Men) from Devizes Depot.

62nd Regiment / 1st Wiltshire

1909-10-28
On 28 Oct 1909, India, Jhansi. Battalion begins move to Bombay (less 'A' and 'B' Companies), completing assembly at Sassoon Dock on 31 October

62nd Regiment / 1st Wiltshire

1909-10-31
On 31 Oct 1909, India, Bombay. Battalion embarked on RIMS 'Dufferin' and sailed for South Africa on 1 November. Ship stopped en-route at Seychelles on 7 November. Two deaths on board (One Lance Corporal and one child)

62nd Regiment / 1st Wiltshire

1909-11-01
During Nov 1909, South Africa, Durban. 'E' company (Two Officers, 136 Other Ranks and one woman) formed into Number 1 Company, 5th Regiment Mounted Infantry and proceeded to Harrismith

99th Regiment / 2nd Wiltshire

1909-11-04
On 4 Nov 1909, Ireland, Dublin. Draft (58 Corporals and Men) from 1st Battalion in India on transfer to Home Establishment.

62nd Regiment / 1st Wiltshire

1909-11-14
On 14 Nov 1909, South Africa, Durban. Battalion disembarked and were transported by rail to Natal

62nd Regiment / 1st Wiltshire

1909-12-04
On 4 Dec 1909, South Africa, Pieterrmaritzburg. Permission to wear Red Maltese Cross as Badge on Khaki helmet

62nd Regiment / 1st Wiltshire

1909-12-04
On 4 Dec 1909, India, Nowgong. Detachment embarked at Bombay in SS 'Soudan' for South Africa, strength: Two Officers, 285 other ranks, nine women and 12 children. The detachment arrived, disembarked and joined Battalion at Pietermaritzburg on 28 December.

99th Regiment / 2nd Wiltshire

1909-12-18
On 18 Dec 1909, Ireland, Dublin. Detachment (21 Recruits) from Devizes Depot.

62nd Regiment / 1st Wiltshire

1909-12-23
On 23 Dec 1909, South Africa, Pietermaritzburg. Guard of Honour, three Officers and 100 other ranks including colour party for Governor of Natal on his departure for England

62nd Regiment / 1st Wiltshire

1910-01-17
On 17 Jan 1910, South Africa, Pietermaritzburg. Guard of Honour, three Officers and 100 other ranks including Colour Party for New Governor of Natal on assumption of office

99th Regiment / 2nd Wiltshire

1910-02-09
On 9 Feb 1910, Ireland, Dublin. Draft (One Colour Sergeant, two Corporals, six Boys, three wives and three children) departed for embarkation in SS 'Soudan' for 1st Battalion in South Africa.

62nd Regiment / 1st Wiltshire

1910-02-10
On 10 Feb 1910, England, Southampton. Draft of three Non Commissioned Officers, six Boys, three women and three children embarked for South Africa, arriving at Durban on 7 March, when they disembarked and joined the Battalion

99th Regiment / 2nd Wiltshire

1910-03-03
On 3 Mar 1910, Ireland, Dublin. Battalion equipped with pattern 1908 Web equipment and pattern 1907 Sword Bayonet and scabbard.

62nd Regiment / 1st Wiltshire

1910-03-28
On 28 Mar 1910, South Africa, Pietermaritzburg. Guard of Honour (Three Officers and 100 other ranks) for Commander in chief, South Africa on his departure for Durban

62nd Regiment / 1st Wiltshire

1910-05-06
On 6 May 1910, South Africa, Pietermaritzburg. Approval received for Battle Honour 'Louisburg'

99th Regiment / 2nd Wiltshire

1910-05-13
On 13 May 1910, Ireland, Dublin. Battalion to Kilbride Camp for Musketry and returned to Dublin by rank march on 19 May.

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