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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.
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.
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.
1908-07-13
On 13 July 1908, Ireland, Curragh. Annual Battalion Training commenced.
1908-07-18
On 18 July 1908, Ireland, Curragh. Regiment Establishment fixed at 801 total.
1908-08-04
On 4 Aug 1908, England, Parkhouse Camp. Battalion marched to Fonthill Bishop for Brigade Training.
1908-08-07
On 7 Aug 1908, Wales, Pembroke Dock. Draft (35 Recruits) from Devizes Depot.
1908-08-11
On 11 Aug 1908, England, Fonthill Bishop. Battalion returned to Parkhouse Camp as part of 3rd Division.
1908-08-14
On 14 Aug 1908, Ireland, Curragh. Old Colours trooped and cased on General Parade Ground. New Colours presented.
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.
1908-08-31
On 31 Aug 1908, Ireland, Blessington. Battalion marched to Coolmoney House Camp.
1908-09-01
On 1 Sept 1908, England, Parkhouse Camp. Battalion as part of 3rd Division marched to Westdown, South Camp.
1908-09-06
On 6 Sept 1908, England, Westdown Camp. Battalion returned to Pembroke Dock.
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.
1908-09-16
On 16 Sept 1908, Wales, Pembroke Dock. Draft (24 Recruits) from Devizes Depot.
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.
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.
1908-10-10
On 10 Oct 1908, Ireland, Dublin. Rear Party (One Officer and 12 Men) arrived.
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.
1908-10-29
On 29 Oct 1908, Ireland, Dublin. Draft (36 Men) from Devizes Depot.

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