War broke out in Afghanistan in 1879 and in 1880 the regiment moved once more to India and in 1881 the eventual conclusion of the Cardwell Reforms took effect-The amalgamation with the 64th Foot to become the Prince of Wales's (North Staffordshire) Regiment.
War broke out in Afghanistan in 1879 and in 1880 in repsonse the regiment moved once more to India being based initially at Karachi. Cook p62 It was here that in 1881 the eventual conclusion of the Cardwell Reforms took effect and the regiment amalgamated with the 64th Foot to become the Prince of Wales's (North Staffordshire) Regiment.