On 7 Jan 1879, South Africa, Saccarine. 'B', 'C', 'D', 'E' and 'G' Companies by rail, via Verulam, Victoria, crossed Tongaat River and encamped on left bank
On 8 January marched via Compensation Flat and encamped on Right bank of Umhlali River
On 9 January crossed Umhlali River and encamped on left bank of Umtata (small stream) near American Mission Station. Then marched and crossed Umvoti River, reached Stanger
On 10 Jan 1879, South Africa, Durban. Steam ship 'Asiatic' arrived (after landing women and children at Cape Town); Headquarters and 'F' and 'H' Companies disembarked.
On 11 Jan 1879, South Africa, Stanger. 'C' Company remains in garrison. 'B', 'D', 'G' and 'E' Companies marched to the lower Tugela, encamped near Fort Pearson.
On 11 Jan 1879, South Africa, Durban. Headquarters and F and 'H' Companies by rail to Saccarine. Marched onward to Verulam Billeted in Drill hall and bowling alley.
On 12 Jan 1879, South Africa, Verulam. Headquarters and two companies ('F' and 'H') marched to Compensation Flat and encamped
On 13 January marched to Umhlali River encamped on right bank
On 14 January marched to Stanger. 'F' Company relieved 'C' Company.
On 15 January proceeded to Lower Tugela and crossed. joined with 'B', 'D', 'G' and 'E' companies in camp on left bank of Tugela River
On 19 Jan 1879, South Africa, Lower Tugela. Headquarters and 'B' and 'G' Companies, as part of 2nd half of column under command of Lieutenant Colonel Welman left for Amitakulu River. Joined 1st half of column at Inyoni River. March continued to Umsundusi River encamped on left bank.
On 22 Jan 1879, South Africa, Kiva Sambele. Advanced as main part of 2nd part of column towards sound of firing. Encountered 1st half of column engaged with enemy in the Valley of the Inyezane River. Took no part in the action, guarding Line of Transports. 'B' company drove off - without rifle fire - enemy advancing on extreme left. Enemy defeated with 300 killed. Own (whole column) casualties, eight killed 16 wounded. Advanced and occupied Inyezane Heights. Bivouacked for night.
On 29 Jan 1879, South Africa, Durban. 'A' Company here at Durban.
'F' Company at Stanger
'B', 'D', and 'G' Company at Lower Tugela
'C', 'E' and 'H' Companies and Headquarters at Fort Etchowe