1915
12th November 1915. “B” and “D” Companies, under the command of Major G.H. Heelis, who was posted to this Battalion from the 1/4th The Border Regiment, proceeded to Kirkee as the British Infantry Detachment, in relief of the 2/4th Wiltshire Regiment.
29th November 1915. Headquarters and “A” “C” Companies left Poona for Kamptee, Central Provinces.
30th November 1915. “B” and “D” Companies, under Major G.H. Heelis, left Kirkee for Allahabad.