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49th Regiment / 1st Royal Berkshire

1882-07-30
On 30 July 1882, Egypt. Headquarters, 'E', ' F' and 'G' Companies to Ras-El-Tin Palace to guard His Highness the Khedive.

49th Regiment / 1st Royal Berkshire

1882-08-05
On 5 Aug 1882, Egypt, Alexandria. 'G' and 'E' Companies to Rosetta Gate, Alexandria, there to be quatered.

99th Regiment / 2nd Wiltshire

1882-08-10
On 10 Aug 1882, India, Kuldunnah. 10 to 15 August. 'C' and 'E' Companies relieved 'A' and 'B' Companies at Bara Gully 'G' and 'H' Companies relieved 'D' and 'F' Companies at Chungla Gully. 'A' and 'B' Companies to Kuldunnah after relief 'C' and 'G' Companies leave Chungla Gully (17 October 1882) for Kuldunnah, joining Headquarters there on 18 October.

49th Regiment / 1st Royal Berkshire

1882-08-18
On 18 Aug 1882, Egypt, Ramleh. Battalion marched to Ramleh, and quartered in Ramleh Barracks.

49th Regiment / 1st Royal Berkshire

1882-08-20
On 20 Aug 1882, Egypt. 'D' and 'E' Companies deployed on Right Bank of Mahmouduh Canal engaged enemy. During fire-fight one casualty incurred (wounded).

49th Regiment / 1st Royal Berkshire

1882-08-20
On 20 Aug 1882, Egypt. Battalion, on reconnaisance duty, fired on by Egyptian troops at Kingi Osman. No casualties.

49th Regiment / 1st Royal Berkshire

1882-08-21
On 21 Aug 1882, Egypt. Battalion under shellfire from Egyptian troops at King Osman, Casualties nil.

49th Regiment / 1st Royal Berkshire

1882-08-21
On 21 Aug 1882, Egypt. Queen's Colours deposited at A.A. Generals Office, Alexandria to be moved to HMS 'Invincible' for custody during its Campaign.

49th Regiment / 1st Royal Berkshire

1882-08-29
On 29 Aug 1882, Egypt. Battalion proceeded to Bulkily Station and encamped. Draft (One Officer, three Sergeants and 100 Men) of Army Reserve men from 2nd Battalion arrived, with a further draft of the same composition arriving on 1 September.

49th Regiment / 1st Royal Berkshire

1882-09-16
On 16 Sept 1882, Egypt. Battalion proceeded to Kafr-Dawar and encamped on banks of Mahmoudich Canal.

49th Regiment / 1st Royal Berkshire

1882-09-17
On 17 Sept 1882, Egypt. 2nd Regular Egyptian Cavalry, a large force of Artillery and Infantry formed up in front of the Battalion and surrendered their arms.

62nd Regiment / 1st Wiltshire

1882-09-19
On 19 Sept 1882, England. War Office Letter defining Glengarry Badge

49th Regiment / 1st Royal Berkshire

1882-09-20
On 20 Sept 1882, Egypt. Battalion left Kafr-Dawar and encamped at Bulkily Station.

62nd Regiment / 1st Wiltshire

1882-09-23
On 23 Sept 1882, England, Woolwich. 'G' Company ordered to Purfleet to relieve 'A' and 'B' Companies, which rejoin Headquarters at Woolwich

49th Regiment / 1st Royal Berkshire

1882-09-25
On 25 Sept 1882, Egypt. Battalion left Ramleh, lined the streets and formed a Guard of Honour at Alexandria for the Khedive on his leave for Cairo.

49th Regiment / 1st Royal Berkshire

1882-09-27
On 27 Sept 1882, Egypt. 'E' and 'F' Companies to Tantah on detachment.

49th Regiment / 1st Royal Berkshire

1882-09-30
On 30 Sept 1882, Egypt. 'A', 'B', 'G' and 'H' Companies to Alexandria on detachment.

49th Regiment / 1st Royal Berkshire

1882-10-12
On 12 Oct 1882, Egypt. Battalion by train from Alexandria to Cairo. Encamped at Ghizerich.

49th Regiment / 1st Royal Berkshire

1882-10-14
On 14 Oct 1882, Egypt. Battalion establishment raised to 1097 all ranks.

49th Regiment / 1st Royal Berkshire

1882-10-17
On 17 Oct 1882, Egypt. Battalion marched to an encamped at Abbassiyeh.

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