Battle Honours
The following Battle Honours have been awarded to the regiment:
- South West Africa 1914 - 1915
- East Africa 1940 - 1941
- Mega
- Western Desert 1941 - 1943
- Sidi Rezegh
Note: As the regiment was virtually wiped out during the fighting at Sidi Rezegh in November 1941, no further World War II Battle Honours were awarded.
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