Regiment Springs

Regiment Springs
Regiment Springs emblem
Active1 March 1972 – 1996
Allegiance
Branch
SizeBattalion
Part of
Garrison/HQSprings, East Rand
Battle honours

    Regiment Springs 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.

    History

    Origin

    Regiment Springs was formed in March 1972 and descended from Regiment Oos Rand as its 2nd Battalion, which in turn was raised in January 1964 in Benoni. The regiment was relocated to Springs and took its current name in March 1972.

    Operations

    Regiment Springs saw service on Internal Security duties and border duty.[1]

    Disbandment

    The Regiment was disbanded in 1996.

    Battle honours

    See also: List of South African Battle Honours

    Freedom of the City

    Leadership

    Regimental emblems

    Dress Insignia

    Roll of Honour

    References

    1. ^ Angola, The War In. "South African Unit Profiles". warinangola.com.
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