On 16 Aug 1898, England, Wareham. Battalion formed part of 8th Brigade, 4th Division with 1st East Lancs (30th) Regiment. 2nd Kings' Shropshire LI (85TH) and 1st Battalion The Rifle Brigade, for Autumn Manoeuvres.
On 16 Aug 1898, England, Weymouth. Battalion (Band, Drums, 'C', 'E', 'F', and 'G' Companies) arrived in G.W.R.'s SS 'Reindeer' from Guernsey and Alderney, disembarked and entrained for Wareham.
On 16 Aug 1898, Channel Islands, Guernsey. 'C' and 'E' Companies and Headquarters and Band embarked on G.W.R.'s SS 'Reindeer' for Alderney en route for Weymouth.
On 10 Sept 1898, West Indies. Hurricane struck, causing damage on Barbados severe damage and loss of life on St Vincent and rain damage on St Lucia. Loss of life on Barbados did not include military.
On 30 Oct 1898, West Indies, St Lucia. Detachment ('B' and 'H' Companies - six Officers, 19 Corporals, one Driver, 193 Men, seven women and ten children) embarked in SS 'Avoca' for England.
On 1 Nov 1898, West Indies, Barbados. Headquarters and remaining Companies embarked in SS 'Avoca' (13 Officers, two Warrant Officers, 63 Corporals, 15 Drivers, 644 Privates, 27 women and 41 children) for England.
On 1 Nov 1898, West Indies, Barbados. Total strength of Battalion on board SS 'Avoca' 19 Officers, two Warrant Officers, 43 Sergeants, 39 Corporals, 16 drivers, 837 Men , 34 women and 51 children.
During Nov 1898, England, War Office. Order 151 universal pattern Sam Browne belt taken into wear, and defined. To be worn on drill and Marching Order Parades. Current Undress belts may still be used off parade in orders of undress.
On 29 Nov 1898, England, Portsmouth. Details from 2nd Battalion and recruits joined from Shorncliffe (One Officer, 13 Corporals, one Driver and 135 Men)