Memorials
- Fort Del Pilar, home of the Philippine Military Academy in Baguio, is named after him.
- In 1944, the Japanese-sponsored Philippine republic of President Jose P. Laurel issued the Tirad Pass Medal commemorating the battle and del Pilar's sacrifice. A bust of General del Pilar occupies the center of the obverse (front) side of the medal. The Tirad Pass Medal was the only award issued to recognize service to the Laurel government during the Japanese occupation.
- In 1955, the municipality of Concepcion in Ilocos Sur was renamed in his honor.
- In 1995, his life was featured in the movie "Tirad Pass: The Last Stand of General Gregorio del Pilar" starring Romnick Sarmienta.
- In 2011, the newest member of the Philippine Navy, BRP Gregorio del Pilar, was named after him. The ship was a patrol frigate.
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