On 5 Nov 1878, England, Sheffield. Regiment marched here from Aldershot, with a detachment deployed to Tynemouth.
Four months later, on 25 March 1879, the Regiment moved to Dover from Sheffield and was joined by the detachment from Tynemouth.
On 4 Dec 1878, England, Southampton. Ten Officers, 410 Corporals and Men ('B', 'D', 'E' and 'G' Companies) embarked on steam ship 'American', sailed for Durban, arriving there on 4 January. 'B', 'D', 'E' and 'G' Companies disembarked and joined with 'A' and 'C' companies.
On 6 Dec 1878, India, Bombay. Two Officers and one Sergeant (for Depot Companies), two Sergeants, one Corporal, one Drummer, 37 Privates and three men (ignominy) for discharge embarked on HMTS 'Serapis' for England
On 20 Dec 1878, India, Bombay. Two Sergeants, two Corporals and three Privates (Time Expired) and one Sergeant for Depot embarked on HMITS 'Malabar' for England
During 1879, South Africa. Deaths during service in South Africa: three Officers, 41 Corporals and Men. Invalided home : seven Officers, 101 Corporals and Men