The defence of Jellalabad made heroes of the 13th Foot (later known as the Somerset Light Infantry). It is reported that as the regiment marched back through India to return to Britain, every garrison fired a ten gun salute in its honour.
The defence of Jellalabad earned legendary status for the 13th Foot (later known as the Somerset Light Infantry). It is claimed that upon the regiment's return to Britain via India, every garrison paid a ten-gun salute in their honour.