Walvis Bay Commando was a light infantry regiment of the South African Army. It formed part of the South African Army Infantry Formation as well as the South African Territorial Reserve.
Walvis Bay Commando | |
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Disbanded | 1994 |
Country | South Africa |
Allegiance | |
Branch | |
Type | Infantry |
Role | Light Infantry |
Size | One Battalion |
Part of | South African Infantry Corps Army Territorial Reserve |
Garrison/HQ | Walvis Bay |
History edit
Origin edit
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Operations edit
With the SADF edit
During this era, the unit was mainly involved in area force protection, cordones and search operations assisting the local police and stock theft control.
Disbandment edit
This unit with any remaining South African units left in Namibia by 1994 was disbanded after the enclave of Walvis Bay was handed over to the new Namibian government. This followed bilateral discussions and a transitional Joint Administrative Authority to administer the territory.[1][2]
Unit Insignia edit
Leadership edit
From | Honorary Colonels | To |
From | Commanding Officers | To |
From | Regimental Sergeants Major | To |
References edit
- ^ "Walvis Bay is handed over to Namibia". South African History Online. 16 March 2011 [1 March 1994]. Retrieved 14 February 2023.
- ^ Baker, Deane-Peter; Jordaan, Evert, eds. (2010). South Africa and Contemporary Counterinsurgency Roots, Practices, Prospects (Illustrated ed.). Cape Town: Juta and Company Ltd. ISBN 978-1-91989-533-8. Retrieved 14 February 2023.
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