Regiment Algoa Bay was an infantry battalion of the

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. As a reserve force unit, it had a status roughly equivalent to that of a British Army Reserve or United States

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unit.

History

Artillery origins

Regiment Algoa Bay 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. The lighthouse cap badge was adopted in 1964 and was based on the design of the

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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 ver 2

Roll of Honour

References

{{SA Army Units Infantry regiments of South Africa Military units and formations of South Africa in the Border War Military units and formations established in 1946 South African Army