Regiment Algoa Bay

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Regiment Algoa Bay
SADF Regiment Algoa Bay emblem.jpg
Regiment Algoa Bay emblem
Active1946
Allegiance
Branch
Size Battalion
Part of
Garrison/HQ Port Elizabeth
Motto(s)A Outrance
Battle honours

    Regiment Algoa Bay was an infantry battalion of the South African Army. As a reserve force unit, it had a status roughly equivalent to that of a British Army Reserve or United States Army National Guard unit.

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    History

    Artillery origins

    Regiment Algoa Bay [1] was raised in January 1946 in Port Elizabeth. The Regiment was initially intended as an artillery unit to be known as the 5th Field Regiment. The Regiment therefore initially wore artillery badges.

    Role and Name changes

    By January 1960 however, the Regiment was renamed Regiment Algoa Bay and its role changed to that of mechanized infantry. [2] The lighthouse cap badge was adopted in 1964 and was based on the design of the Donkin Reserve lighthouse.

    Amalgamation

    During the latter part of 2000, Regiment Algoa Bay, Regiment Uitenhage and Donkin Regiment were amalgamated with Regiment Piet Retief. A new command team was appointed by a selection board that was convened by the Infantry Formation. Regiment Piet Retief was then also placed directly under command of the Infantry Formation.

    Battle honours

    Freedom of the City

    Leadership

    Regimental emblems

    Dress Insignia

    SADF era Regiment Algoa Bay insignia SADF era Regiment Algoa Bay insignia ver 2.jpg
    SADF era Regiment Algoa Bay insignia

    Roll of Honour

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    2. "The South Africa War Graves Project – Search Results".