Timeline

99th Regiment / 2nd Wiltshire

On 9 Apr 1879, South Africa, Lower Tugela. From 9 April - 18 June1879 Regiment engaged in line of communications duties. Duties including escort for ten convoys between Lower Tugela and Amitikulu River

99th Regiment / 2nd Wiltshire

On 28 Apr 1879, South Africa, Lower Tugela. Two companies ('C' and 'F') relieved two companies of The Buffs on the right bank of the Tugela, remaining till 28 May 1879

99th Regiment / 2nd Wiltshire

On 23 May 1879, South Africa, Lower Tugela. 'E' Company to Fort Chelmsford, where attached to 3/60th Rifles formed part of garrison

99th Regiment / 2nd Wiltshire

On 18 June 1879, South Africa, Lower Tugela. Advance of 1st Division from Lower Tugela. 99th Regiment formed line of communications garrisons at Fort Pearson, Tenedos, Crealock and Chelmsford

99th Regiment / 2nd Wiltshire

On 3 Aug 1879, South Africa, Natal. Garrison to St Johns River (Pondoland) - 'E' Company

99th Regiment / 2nd Wiltshire

On 3 Aug 1879, South Africa, Zululand. 99th Regiment left for Natal Garrisons distributed to : Pietre Maritzberg- Headquarters, 'A', 'C', and 'H' Companies Rorkes Drift - 'B' Company Greytown - 'D' Company Fort Pearson- 'G' Company Durban - 'F' Company

99th Regiment / 2nd Wiltshire

On 27 Sept 1879, South Africa, Pieter Maritzberg. 'A' and 'H' Companies to Harding to counter possible Pondo uprising. Recalled to Pieter Maritzberg later in month

99th Regiment / 2nd Wiltshire

On 21 Oct 1879, South Africa, Pieter Maritzberg. 'A', 'B', 'C', 'D' and 'H' Companies concentrated then ordered to Pinetown 'E' Company to Pinetown from St Johns River 'F' Company to Pinetown from Durban 'G' Company to Pinetown from Lower Tugela

99th Regiment / 2nd Wiltshire

On 27 Oct 1879, South Africa, Pinetown. 99th Regiment united at Pinetown, encamped until 30 December 1879

99th Regiment / 2nd Wiltshire

On 22 Nov 1879, South Africa, Pine town. Regimental establishment altered to 688 All Ranks

99th Regiment / 2nd Wiltshire

On 30 Dec 1879, South Africa, Pine Town. Regiment proceeded by rail to Durban and embarked on H M Troopship 'Himalaya' for Bermuda On 3 January arrived at Simons Town en-route On 6 January joined by detachment of nine Officers and Men, one woman and two children sailed for Bermuda 13 January arrived at St Helena and embarked detachment from garrison - Two Officers, five Corporals, 68 Men, three women and five children - departed same day en-route Bermuda On 16 January arrived at Ascension Island and coaled ship, sailing again on 19 January On 19 January sailed for Bermuda

66th Regiment / 2nd Royal Berkshire

During 1880, Afghanistan, Maiwand. The 66th was noted for its gallant stand during the battle of Maiwand, but lost a total of 285 killed and 33 wounded

66th Regiment / 2nd Royal Berkshire

During 1880, Afghanistan, Kandahar. The 66th was in the 1st Brigade of the 1st Bombay Division

62nd Regiment / 1st Wiltshire

On 23 Jan 1880, India, Bombay. Draft of one Sergeant, 91 Rank and File arrived for Morar

62nd Regiment / 1st Wiltshire

On 27 Jan 1880, India, Bombay. Four Sergeants and 99 Rank and File (Time Expired) embarked on HMITS 'Jumna' for England

99th Regiment / 2nd Wiltshire

On 4 Feb 1880, Bermuda. Regiment disembarked at Hamilton Town. Headquarters (18 Officers, 37 Corporals, 540 Men, 33 women and 59 children). Marched to Prospect Camp

99th Regiment / 2nd Wiltshire

On 4 Feb 1880, Bermuda. 'B' Company (Two Officers, seven Corporals and 69 Men) proceeded to Boaz Island

66th Regiment / 2nd Royal Berkshire

On 11 Feb 1880, Afghanistan, Sibi. A detachment from Hyderabad arrived here

66th Regiment / 2nd Royal Berkshire

On 13 Feb 1880, Afghanistan, Sibi. The whole of the Regiment had arrived by rail

62nd Regiment / 1st Wiltshire

On 17 Feb 1880, India, Bombay. Three Sergeants and 32 Rank and File (Invalids) embarked on HMITS 'Serapis' for England