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*the [[Second Anglo-Boer War]] |
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*the South African invasion of [[German South-West Africa]] during [[World War I]] |
*the South African invasion of [[German South-West Africa]] during [[World War I]] |
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From 1913 to 1926, the NFA was designated the ''7th Citizen Battery (NFA)''. From 1926 to 1932, it was the ''2nd Citizen Battery (NFA)''. During World War II it was the ''2nd Field Regiment (NFA)''. |
From 1913 to 1926, the NFA was designated the ''7th Citizen Battery (NFA)''. From 1926 to 1932, it was the ''2nd Citizen Battery (NFA)''. During World War II it was the ''2nd Field Regiment (NFA)''. |
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+ | From 1960 to 1968, the regiment was affiliated to the University of Natal, and was called the ''Natal University Regiment''. |
==Regimental Symbols== |
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==Battle honours== |
==Battle honours== |
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Although artillery units in the South African Army do not usually receive [[battle honours]], the NFA was awarded the honour |
Although artillery units in the South African Army do not usually receive [[battle honours]], the NFA was awarded the honour |
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==Freedom of the City== |
==Freedom of the City== |
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+ | The Regiment was awarded the Freedom of Durban on 28 September 1962,<ref>http://www.iol.co.za/dailynews/opinion/regiment-has-served-the-nation-1.1377009#.UKot24b1qDw</ref> the Freedom of [[Pietermaritzburg]] on 29 September 1962 and the Freedom of eMnambithi / Ladysmith on 2 July 2011.<ref>http://www.rfdiv.mil.za/docs/NATAL%20FIELD%20ARTILLERY.pdf</ref> |
==References== |
==References== |
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Latest revision as of 15:09, 14 May 2022
| Natal Field Artillery | |
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| Active | September 1862 to current |
| Country |
 South Africa |
| Branch | South African Army |
| Type | Reservce Artillery |
| Motto(s) |
Armis Arte Audacia (With Arms, Skill and Bravery) |
| Engagements |
Second Anglo-Boer War World War I World War II South African Border War |
| Battle honours | South-West Africa 1915 |
The Natal Field Artillery (usually abbreviated as NFA) is an artillery regiment of the South African Army. As a reserve unit, it has a status roughly equivalent to that of a British Territorial Army or United States Army National Guard unit. It is part of the South African Army Artillery Formation.
History
The Natal Field Artillery was raised in 1862 as part of the Durban Volunteer Guard, and later became a unit in its own right.[1]
The regiment took part in numerous military actions, including:
- the Second Anglo-Boer War
- the South African invasion of German South-West Africa during World War I
- World War II, when the regiment formed part of the South African 2nd Infantry Division and was captured during the fall of Tobruk.
From 1913 to 1926, the NFA was designated the 7th Citizen Battery (NFA). From 1926 to 1932, it was the 2nd Citizen Battery (NFA). During World War II it was the 2nd Field Regiment (NFA).
From 1960 to 1968, the regiment was affiliated to the University of Natal, and was called the Natal University Regiment.
Regimental Symbols
- Regimental motto: Armis Arte Audacia.
Battle honours
Although artillery units in the South African Army do not usually receive battle honours, the NFA was awarded the honour
- South-West Africa 1915
Freedom of the City
The Regiment was awarded the Freedom of Durban on 28 September 1962,[2] the Freedom of Pietermaritzburg on 29 September 1962 and the Freedom of eMnambithi / Ladysmith on 2 July 2011.[3]
References
The original article can be found at Natal Field Artillery and the edit history here.