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Walvis Bay Commando
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| Walvis Bay Commando | |
|---|---|
 | |
| 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 |
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
[edit]Origin
[edit]![[icon]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Wiki_letter_w_cropped.svg){kind=small} | This section is empty. You can help by adding to it. (March 2015) |
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
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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.
See also
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