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=== 1888-1901=== | === 1888-1901=== | ||
During 1884, The Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry (DCLI) was stationed at Dublin, where its men would be sent after four months training at the newly-built depot at Bodmin, Cornwall. The Regimental Museum has photographs of all the recruits of the time, but unfortunately, they are not named. In 1885, the First Battalion moved to Malta, and three years later, on 18th February 1888, to India arriving in [[Madras ( | During 1884, The Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry (DCLI) was stationed at Dublin, where its men would be sent after four months training at the newly-built depot at Bodmin, Cornwall. The Regimental Museum has photographs of all the recruits of the time, but unfortunately, they are not named. In 1885, the First Battalion moved to Malta, and three years later, on 18th February 1888, to India arriving in [[Madras (City)|Madras]] on 7th March. | ||
In 1890, rebellion broke out in [[Burma]], led by a tribe known as the Tsawbaws. The First Battalion was moved to [[Mandalay]], and the following year took part in what became known as the Wunthoo Expedition which successfully quelled the revolt. | In 1890, rebellion broke out in [[Burma]], led by a tribe known as the Tsawbaws. The First Battalion was moved to [[Mandalay]], and the following year took part in what became known as the Wunthoo Expedition which successfully quelled the revolt. | ||
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=== 1902-1914=== | === 1902-1914=== | ||
The following year the battalion sailed for South Africa as part of the army of occupation, and was stationed at Stellenbosch (1902), Middleburg and Cape Colony (1903) and Wynberg (1904-05). In 1906, the Battalion returned to England whereit was initially quartered at Crownhill Barracks, Plymouth. From thereit moved to Woolwich (1907), Gravesend (1908-1910) and Tidworth (1911). In 1913 it was back in Ireland in Curragh and they mobilised for war on 5th August, 1914. They took part in every major battle on the Western Front. | The following year the battalion sailed for South Africa as part of the army of occupation, and was stationed at Stellenbosch (1902), Middleburg and Cape Colony (1903) and Wynberg (1904-05). In 1906, the Battalion returned to England whereit was initially quartered at Crownhill Barracks, Plymouth. From thereit moved to Woolwich (1907), Gravesend (1908-1910) and Tidworth (1911). In 1913 it was back in Ireland in Curragh and they mobilised for war on 5th August, 1914. They took part in every major battle on the Western Front. | ||
==Regimental Museum== | ==Regimental Museum== | ||