• Source: Walvis Bay Commando

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






= Origin

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= Operations

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With the SADF

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.




Unit Insignia






Leadership






References






See also


South African Commando System

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• Walvis Bay Commando
• Walvis Bay Military Area
• List of South African Commando Units
• Commando System (South Africa)
• Alexander Bay Commando
• Namibian Special Forces
• 1 Reconnaissance Commando (South Africa)
• 1899 in South Africa
• False Bay Commando
• 14 Field Artillery Regiment