The following officers were posted permanently to the Battalion on reorganization:—
- Lieut.-Colonel E. Milford, D.S.O.
- Major A. F. Harper.
- Major S. van B. Laing, D.S.O., M.C.
- Major T. B. Minniken, rejoined from 2/76th.
- Major G. van R. Reyne, D.S.O., M.V.O., rejoined from 2/76th.
- Major G. F. Turner, M.C., from 82nd.
- Captain E. J. D. McElwaine, O.B.E.
- Captain C. C. J. Kellie, from 1st Brahmans.[*]
- Captain A. G. Lester-Garland, M.C.
- Captain S. F. Irwin.[*]
- Captain W. A. Whitehead.
- Captain J. B. Dalison, from 2/76th.
- Captain H. T. Davison, from 2/76th.[*]
- Captain M. J. Murray, from 2/76th.[*]
- Captain C. G. Sallai, from 2/76th.
- Lieutenant E. J. Austen.[*]
- Lieutenant H. W. Murphy.
- Lieutenant A. W. Lowther.
- Lieutenant G. E. Attwell.
[*] Seconded.
During the hot weather the Battalion was honoured by being selected to provide the Simla detachment to find the guards on the Residences of His Excellency the Viceroy, and His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief, under the command of Major S. van B. Laing, D.S.O., M.C.
1924.
On November 21st the Battalion left Lucknow and proceeded to Waziristan, arriving at Razani on November 30th. Here it remained for six months, being employed in finding permanent piquets and road protection parties. It then proceeded to join the 7th Brigade at Razmak, and on arrival marched with the Movable Column to Sarwekai and back. This demonstration march occupied fourteen days and a certain amount of sniping was experienced, Subadar Surat Singh and ten other ranks being wounded.
In August the Battalion proceeded to Tauda China for a month, where it provided protection and also working parties in connection with the completion of the circular road. Two men were wounded during this period.
In November the Battalion moved with a column to Piaza Raghza, where it remained for six months performing protective duties in connection with the improvement of the road and convoys, and providing about one company in permanent picquets.
During the Battalion’s tour of duty in Waziristan, 2 men were killed, 1 Indian officer and 13 men wounded, by enemy action.