On 30 Aug 1880, India, Morar. Regiment under orders for Aden. Regiment strength to be reduced (as near as possible) to 515 of all ranks by means of volunteering, and transfer of short service men. 38 [corrected to 40] remained in India. 182 Short service transferred (to 90th L.I. - 115, 2 Battalion/5th Fusiliers - 56 men)
On 11 Nov 1880, India, Deolali. 'G' Company with all married Non Commissioned Officers and men and their families, with Regimental heavy baggage left for Bombay and and embarked on HMITS 'Serapis' on 12 November
On 12 Nov 1880, India, Deolali. Remainder of Regiment left for Bombay and arrived there and embarked on HMITS 'Serapis' on 13 November.
Total embarking: 13 Officers, 44 Sergeants, 531 Rank and File, 20 women and 47 children
On 20 Nov 1880, Aden. Regiment disembarked 'Serapis' Headquarters and Left half Battalion to Crater. 'B', 'C', and 'D' Companies to Isthmus position and 'A' Company to Steamer Point