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1862-01-01
During 1862, India, Bangalore. All marched here, where they were joined by the Malliapuram detachment
1862-01-01
During 1862, England, Manchester. During 1862 the Headquarters was in Manchester and two companies were deployed to Weedon
1862-01-10
On 10 Jan 1862, Canada, Newfoundland, Frederickton. Detachment to rejoin Headquarters at Woodstock
1862-01-11
On 11 Jan 1862, Canada, New Brunswick, Woodstock. Movement to Canada recommenced by groups of 104 (Eight men and equipment per sleigh) via: Florenceville, Tobicque, Grand Falls, Little Falls, Fort Ingall to Riviere Du Loup, each group taking six days
1862-01-14
On 14 Jan 1862, Canada, New Brunswick, Woodstock. Newfoundland detachment rejoined Regiment
1862-01-17
On 17 Jan 1862, Canada, New Brunswick, Woodstock. Last detachment left for Riviere Du Loup. Each party forwarded by rail to Montreal and then still by rail to Kingston Canada West
1862-01-28
On 28 Jan 1862, China, Hong Kong. Detachment (Four Officers and 81 Other Ranks) embarked in HMS 'Pearl' for Shanghai on active service
1862-01-29
On 29 Jan 1862, Canada, Kingston. Regiment concentrated. Move completed with loss of only one man
1862-02-16
On 16 Feb 1862, China, Hong Kong. Authority (dated 2 December 1861) received for 'Pekin' to be borne on Regimental color
1862-04-17
On 17 Apr 1862, China, Shanghai. Detachment in action, taking rebel camp at Tserpoo. One Private killed. Rejoined at Hong Kong on 22 July
1862-08-17
On 17 Aug 1862, China, Hong Kong. Regimental establishment reduced to 1028 all ranks total (Authority dated 12 June 1862)
1862-12-23
On 23 Dec 1862, India, Beypore. Left wing of the Regiment came here by sea where they were joined by the detachment from Calicut
1863-01-25
On 25 Jan 1863, India, Bangalore. Headquarters and rest of Regiment reached here
1863-05-16
On 16 May 1863, England, Chester. Headquarters deployed to Chester, but returned to Manchester on 20 August.
1863-05-26
On 26 May 1863, Canada, Kingston. Headquarters of Regiment embarked on 'Empress' with Left Wing on 'Passport' for Quebec. The Regiment arrived, on 28 May, disembarked on 29 May and occupied Citadel Barracks
1863-08-05
On 5 Aug 1863, China, Hong Kong. Establishment increased (Authority dated 1 April 1863) by one trained Bandmaster from Kneller Hall
1863-12-13
On 13 Dec 1863, China, Hong Kong. Establishment increased (authority dated 16 September 1863) to a total of 1129 All Ranks
1864-07-06
On 6 July 1864, Canada, Quebec. Regiment embarked on 'HMS Himalaya' for England, arriving at Portsmouth on 18 July. The Regiment disembarked on 19 July, entrained for Farnborough and then marched to Aldershot and into barracks. The two Depot Companies joined Regiment from Belfast
1864-07-21
On 21 July 1864, England, Liverpool. Regiment embarked for Dublin and reached Richmond Barracks there on 22 July.
1864-08-18
On 18 Aug 1864, China, Hong Kong. Establishment reduced (authority dated 1 April 1864) to a total of 1029 All Ranks
