Lydenburg Commando

Lydenburg 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.

Lydenburg Commando
Lydenburg Commando emblem
Country	South Africa
Allegiance	South African Republic Union of South Africa  Republic of South Africa  Republic of South Africa
Branch	South African Army  South African Army
Type	Infantry
Role	Light Infantry
Size	One Battalion
Part of	South African Infantry Corps Army Territorial Reserve
Garrison/HQ	Lydenburg

History

Origin

Operations

With the UDF

By 1902 all Commando remnants were under British military control and disarmed.

By 1912, however previous Commando members could join shooting associations.

Rebel Commando

During the 1914 Maritz Rebellion, Christiaan De Wet remustered this Commando against the government of the day.^[1]

Volunteer Reserve

By 1940, such commandos were under control of the National Reserve of Volunteers.

These commandos were formally reactivated by 1948.

With the SADF

During this era, the unit was mainly used for area force protection, search and cordones as well as stock theft control assistance to the rural police.

With the SANDF

Unit Insignia

SADF era Lydenburg Commando insignia

Leadership