Kelly, 1914, records:
'The Territorial Force stationed in Gloucester comprise the head quarters of the Gloucestershire Yeomanry (Royal Gloucestershire Hussars) and the A Squadron of the regiment; 3rd Gloucestershire Battery 1st South Midland (Gloucestershire) Brigade Royal Field Artillery and the 5th Battalion Gloucestershire Regiment and the A and B Companies (including Bugle Band and Signalling Section).'

The Barracks, Brunswick road - also Kelly, 1914:
'3rd Gloucestershire Battery, 1st South Midland (Gloucester) Brigade, Royal Field Artillery; head quarters.'

HQ, A & B Companies. 5th Battalion Gloucestershire Regiment 'Gloucestershire (Royal Gloucestershire Hussars) Yeomanry; head quarters [and] A Squadron.'

A contemporary record states:
Aug. 5th - MOBILIZED. "A" and "B" Companies paraded at the Drill Hall, Brunswick Road. From there the Companies marched to the Corn Exchange and Shire Hall respectively and partook of a farewell tea at the invitation of the Mayor of Gloucester. Left Gloucester 7.20pm, arrived at Portsmouth 11.30pm en route for the Isle of Wight, the Battalion's 1st War Station.'