1883.
The battalion remained at Dover.
1884.
A detachment, under Captain H. H. Jackson, proceeded to Halifax, N.S., to join the 2nd Battalion.
On 13th August, the battalion, under Colonel Meurant, proceeded in H.M.S. Assistance to Guernsey, sending four companies to Alderney.
On 5th October, Colonel Meurant was placed on half-pay, and was succeeded in the command by Lieutenant-Colonel F. Karslake.
1885.
A draft, under Lieutenants Welman and O’Leary, proceeded to Halifax, N.S., to join the 2nd Battalion.
On 15th December, the battalion moved from Guernsey and Alderney to Gosport.
1886.