Regiment Northern Transvaal | |
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Active | January 1964 |
Country | South Africa |
Branch | South African Infantry Corps |
Type | Mechanised Infantry |
Garrison/HQ | Pretoria, Gauteng |
Motto(s) | Ons sal (We shall) |
Regiment Northern Transvaal is a reserve mechanised infantry unit of the South African Army.
History[]
Regiment Northern Transvaal was a reserve unit formed in 1963 and came into service in January 1964.[1] In 1969, the regiment was split into two battalions 1RNT and 2 RNT, the former being an armoured unit.[1] In 1975, the regiment became a reserve mechanised infantry unit and took part in the South African Border War in Namibia and at home in counter insurgency operations.[1]
References[]
The original article can be found at Regiment Northern Transvaal and the edit history here.