Brandfort Commando
Brandfort 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.
History
Operations
With the Orange Free State Republic
This commando was mustered in the early parts of the Anglo Boer War. Some of its engagements include:- The Battle of Karee, 29 March 1900.
With the UDF
By 1902 all Commando remnants were under British military control and disarmed.By 1912, however previous Commando members could join shooting associations.
By 1940, such commandos were under control of the National Reserve of Volunteers.
These commandos were formally reactivated by 1948.
With the SADF
During this era, the commando was mainly tasked with area force protection, search and cordons and stock theft control assistance to the local police.The unit resorted under the command of Group 35.