Concerns were raised in House of Commons because of the 919 troops from the regiment serving in India, 579 were under the age of 20: the Secretary of State for War agreed to rectify the issue. The regiment moved to Lucknow in January 1874, to Danapore in November 1877 and to Morar in October 1880.
Concerns were raised in the House of Commons regarding the 919 soldiers from the regiment serving in India, with 579 being under the age of 20. The Secretary of State for War agreed to address the issue. The regiment relocated to Lucknow in January 1874, Danapore in November 1877, and Morar in October 1880.