In January 1812 the regiment deployed with the 7th division as the reserve at Fuenteguinaldo during the capture of Ciudad Ridrigo. Returning to Portugal on 19 January the regiment set off South on 20 February, crossing into Spain on 16 March, and again formed a covering force during the siege and capture of Badajoz. The regiment returned to Portugal, where in May it was inspected by Major-General Henry de Bernewitz, resulting in uncomplimentary observations.