Walvis Bay Commando

Walvis Bay Commando
Walvis Bay Commando
Disbanded	1994 (30 years ago)
Country	South Africa
Allegiance	Republic of South Africa;
Branch	South African Army;
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

Origin

Operations

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

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

SADF era Walvis Bay Commando insignia

Leadership

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

References

^ "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.