On December 1, 1944 the regiment was awarded the honorary title of "Guards."

The regiment was awarded a Battle honour for the engagement.

His regiment was awarded four distinctions for its action in the Battle of Falaise.

The regiment was awarded five Sitara-i-Jurat for its excellent performance in the war.

For its role in the war the regiment was awarded twelve battle honours.

The regiment was awarded a battle honour for its part in the battle.

First raised in 1803, the regiment was awarded the distinction of becoming light infantry in 1842.

The regiment and its predecessors have been awarded the following 79 battle honours:

The regiment was awarded the following battle honours for the war:

The regiment was later awarded the tune as a battle honour and regimental quick march.