Walvis Bay Commando

Walvis Bay Commando
Disbanded1994 (30 years ago) (1994)
Country South Africa
Allegiance
Branch
TypeInfantry
RoleLight Infantry
SizeOne Battalion
Part ofSouth African Infantry Corps
Army Territorial Reserve
Garrison/HQWalvis Bay

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.

History

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Origin

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Operations

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With the SADF

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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
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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

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SADF era Walvis Bay Commando insignia
SADF era Walvis Bay Commando insignia

Leadership

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Leadership
From Honorary Colonels To
From Commanding Officers To
From Regimental Sergeants Major To

References

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  1. ^ "Walvis Bay is handed over to Namibia". South African History Online. 16 March 2011 [1 March 1994]. Retrieved 14 February 2023.
  2. ^ 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.

See also

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