On 3 Nov 1885, England, Aldershot. To Farnborough and then by rail to Portsmouth. Embarked on HMTS 'Assisstance' for Jersey, arriving there on 4 November
On 5 Nov 1885, Channel Islands, Jersey. Battalion disembarked. Headquarters, 'A', 'B', 'C', 'D' and 'F' Companies deployed to Fort Regent, St. Hellier. 'E', 'G', and 'H' Companies deployed to St. Peters
On 10 Nov 1885, Egypt, Assouan (Asswan). 'F', 'G' and 'H' Companies and half 'E' Company and Headquarters by rail to Shillal and embarked for Wady Halfa (Wadi Halfar).