sentences:  The 1st and 2nd battalions both saw turns in India during the late 19th century.Following the outbreak of the Second Boer War in 1899, the 2nd battalion embarked for active service in South Africa in December 1899 and took part in the storming of Alleman's Nek in June 1900.The 5th and 6th (Militia) battalions were also embodied for active service during the Second Boer War.