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Harrismith Commando
Harrismith Commando emblem
Active
1899-2008
Disbanded
2008
Country
South Africa
Allegiance
Orange Free State Republic
Union of South Africa
Republic of South Africa
Republic of South Africa
Branch
South African Army
South African Army
Type
Infantry
Role
Light Infantry
Size
One Battalion
Part of
South African Infantry Corps Army Territorial Reserve, Group 25
Garrison/HQ
Harrismith
Military unit
Harrismith Commando was a light infantry regiment of the South African Army. It formed part of the South African Army Infantry Formation as well as the South African Territorial Reserve.
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