The regiments first action was during the Anglo-Persian War in 1856, for which they were awarded the battle honours of Persia, Reshire, Bushire and Koosh-ah.

During World War I they were attached to the 6th (Poona) Division and served in the Mesopotamian campaign.

Trapped in the city during the Siege of Kut they were forced to surrender after 147 days.

[1] A second battalion was raised from men on leave and reinforcements and sent to Mesopotamia.

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