Support commando rhodesian light infantry patches

Great for marking boxes, interestingly still seen in use with security firms in africa. Formed as a commando battalion in 1964 after the dissolution of the federation of. He was best friend with fellow royal marine george paddy windrum also of recce troop. Support commando normally filled the role of a standard infantry commando.

Support commando rhodesian light infantry special forces, commonwealth, bobs, patches. Ex 2 commando members and their families are invited to join this group in. The rhodesian light infantry was formed within the army of the federation of rhodesia and nyasaland at brady barracks, bulawayo, on 1 february 1961, composed of white recruits only. Barely a year after its creation, it was relocated to cranborne barracks where its headquarters remained for the rest of its existence. See more ideas about military history, africa and history. Published on july 14, 2017 july 14, 2017 16 likes 0. During the second half of 1979 it fought for zimbabwe rhodesia, a black majorityruled version of the same state which also failed to win international recognition. Commandos three the rhodesian light infantry youtube. The museum showing the life, work and operational commitments of the rli can be opened by.

The 1st battalion, the rhodesian light infantry, was one of the most innovative and successful counterinsurgency units in modern history. Officer commanding support commando, the rhodesian light infantry,and. Dedicated to all soldiers who served in 2 commando, rhodesian light infantry and to honour those that lost their lives. Perhaps someday the rhodesian light infantry itself will be restored and improved. Famed selous scouts emblem from the african bush wars steel stencil is reusable. It is probably for its fire force operations that the rhodesian light infantry is best. The battalion was organised into four company size subunits called commandos, numbered one to three and support commando. One commando rhodesian light infantry rhodesia and south africa. This site is primarily for members who served in the rli to post pics and or anecdotes to pics posted already. Geordie furness once served in the british royal marine commandos. Alexander smyth, said, i do not support or condone racism of any sort. The 1st battalion, the rhodesian light infantry, commonly the rhodesian light.

Battalion were changed in 1965 and the unit became a commando battalion. Ken gaudet 173rd infantry, rhodesian light infantry and the sadf pathfinders. Rhodesian light infantry support commando recce troop k. Support commando rhodesian light infantry infantry, special. Bush war operator memoirs of the rhodesian light infantry, selous scouts and be. Support commando rhodesian light infantry infantry. Aug, 2015 support commando rhodesian light infantry. Rhodesian light infantry rhodesian army collection. Officer commanding support commando, the rhodesian light infantry,and the commanding officer of the selous scouts regiment as a founder member of the rhodesian light infantry, it gives me great pleasure in writing a foreword to this book. Commandos three the rhodesian light infantry memoriesofrhodesia. Rhodesian light infantry rhodesian army collection, bedford, bedfordshire, united kingdom. Shoulder patches of two units within the british south africa police. The rli served under the shortlived government of zimbabwe rhodesia in.

Media in category rhodesian light infantry the following 19 files are in this category, out of 19 total. Rli commando rhodesian light infantry bush war army military motto tshirt. Orders, decorations and medals awarded to personnel of the rhodesian light infantry. Appearance equipment parachuting helicopters medical support conditions of service on.

Left, support unit nicknamed the black boots and right, the police antiterrorist unit, patu. The 1st battalion, rhodesian light infantry, commonly the rhodesian light infantry, was a regiment formed in 1961 at brady barracks as a light infantry unit within the army of the federation of rhodesia and nyasaland. Operation gatling, the rhodesian militarys response to the viscount tragedy story of jacob, zimbabwe africa, in cold blood, viscount, holiday resort, battle of britain, out of africa, war machine, military history. The regiment became part of the southern rhodesian army when the federation dissolved at the start of 1964 and, later that year, reformed into a c.

With so few men and limited air power, the rli turned itself into a powerhouse of light infantrymen. Original rhodesian light infantry rli army cap badge collars and stable belt patch. That unit was called the selous scouts, a specialforces regiment from the. Support commando had a history dissimilar to all the other units and had been called support group for the. Rhodesias dead but white supremacists have given it new. Patch for the first brigade of the rhodesian light infantry. The battalions nucleus was drawn from the shortlived number one training unit, which had been raised to provide personnel for a white infantry battalion as well as for c squadron rhodesian sas, and the selous. Rhodesias dead but white supremacists have given it new life. Jock mckelvie, support commando, 1st battalion rhodesian light infantry, formerly royal marine commandos.