 In early 1912, this battalion received the commendation of the local government for the excellent and arduous duties performed in guarding extremist prisoners.The Mishmi mission detachment returned at the end of February 1912, again with a commendation from His Majesty's Imperial Government for their excellent work.In January of the same year, the Viceroy Lord Hardinge complimented the battalion and mounted escort for their smartness and remarked on the quality of the playing band.