On 10th March, Lieutenant Low was killed in action in South Africa.
On 14th March, Major F. J. Tobin, who had joined as second-in-command, was decorated on parade with the Distinguished Service Order for service in South Africa.
On 18th November, the battalion went to Delhi and took part in the great Durbar held for the proclamation of H.M. King Edward VII as Emperor of India, and the following officers, warrant officers, N.C.O.’s, and riflemen received the coronation medal given for this occasion:—
- Lieut.-Col. Swaine.
- Major Tobin, D.S.O.
- Lieut. Dunn.
- Sgt.-Major Foster.
- Bd.-Major Williams.
- Colour Sergt. Cowden.
- Colour Sergt. Elphick.
- Corporal Verdon.
- Rifleman Heron.
Subsequently it took part in manœuvres near Delhi, and returned to Fyzabad on 21st January, 1903.
1903.
On 20th August, Sergeant Bingham went on service to Somaliland.
Sergeant-Major Foster was promoted Quartermaster on 9th November.
1904.
On 1st January, Captain H. R. Charley succeeded Captain Macnamara as adjutant.