| 词条 | Durban Light Infantry | |||||||
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|unit_name=Durban Light Infantry |image= |caption= SANDF Durban Light Infantry emblem |dates=May 1854 to present |country=South Africa |allegiance={{plainlist|
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}} |type=Infantry |role=Motorised infantry |size=One battalion |command_structure=South African Infantry Formation Army Conventional Reserve |current_commander= Lieut Col Z. Hangana |garrison=DLI Avenue, Durban {{coord|29|50|50|S|31|0|57|E|display=inline, title}} |ceremonial_chief=Vacant Post |ceremonial_chief_label=Honorary Colonel |colonel_of_the_regiment= |colonel_of_the_regiment_label= |nickname= |patron= |motto=Primus in Africa |colors= |march= |mascot= |battles= |notable_commanders= |anniversaries= |decorations= |battle_honours={{BattleHonour|country=ZAR|caption=| South Africa 1879| South Africa 1899-1902| Relief of Ladysmith| Natal 1906| South West Africa 1914-1915| Western Desert 1941-43| Bardia| Gazala| Alamein Defence| Alamein Box| El Alamein| Italy 1944-45| Casino II| Florence| Gothic Line| Monte Stanco| Monte Pezza| Sole/Caprara| Po Valley| }} |identification_symbol= |identification_symbol_label= Company level Insignia |identification_symbol_2= |identification_symbol_2_label= SA Mechanised Infantry beret bar circa 1992 |identification_symbol_3= |identification_symbol_3_label= |identification_symbol_4= |identification_symbol_4_label= }} The Durban Light Infantry is a Motorised Infantry regiment of the South African Army. It lost its status as a Mechanised infantry regiment in 2010 in line with the rationalisation of resources. As a reserve unit, it has a status roughly equivalent to that of a British Army Reserve or United States Army National Guard unit.[1] HistoryOriginThe Regiment was formed as the D’Urban Volunteer Guard, in May 1854. In 1859 the unit became the Durban Rifle Guard. In 1873 the unit became known as the Royal Durban Rifles. In 1889 the unit became known as the Natal Royal Rifles (Left half Battalion). In 1895 it became the Durban Light Infantry. With the Union Defence ForceOn the constitution of the Union Defence Force in 1912, the Unit became the Durban Light Infantry, renamed the 1st Infantry, (Durban Light Infantry). In consequence the Unit was permitted to add to its badge "Primus in Africa". SeniorityIn 1935, King George V conferred the title Royal on two Regiments being the Royal Durban Light Infantry and the Royal Natal Carbineers, as a recognition of their seniority and service.[2] In 1961 with the formation of the Republic, the title "Royal" was considered incompatible and the Regiment reverted to being the Durban Light Infantry. Regimental ColoursAt the centre of the 'Regimental Colour' is the badge worn by the Regiment since 1961. It consists of the recognised Infantry Silver Bugle with tassels and a shield with two wildebeest and a crown. The wildebeest are symbolic of the Province, while the crown retained as a traditional device is reminiscent of the title "Royal" bestowed upon the Regiment by King George V in 1935. The words "Primus in Africa" are superimposed within a scroll. The crest is composed of a lion passant guardant on three mounds – the centre mound being charged with a pyramid. The lion is symbolic of strength, courage and fortitude. The three mounds are symbolic of the battles fought in World War II – Monte Stanco, Monte Peza and Monte Sole/Caprara. The pyramid is symbolic of the 1941–1943 Egyptian Campaign. The garland which surrounds the coloured badge comprises the Thistle of Scotland, the Tudor Rose of England and the Shamrock of Ireland – symbols taken from the old colour – and the other two flowers, the Protea, the National flower of South Africa, and the Strelitzia, the flower of Natal (now KwaZulu-Natal). Previous Dress InsigniaCurrent Dress InsigniaActive Service
Leadership{{Post-start|caption=Leadership|float=}}{{Post-header|post-name=Colonels-In-Chief}}{{Post-member|from-date=1905|post-incumbent=Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn {{Post-nominals|country=GBR-cats|KG|KT|KP|GCB|GCSI|GCMG|GCIE||GCVO|GBE|VD|TD}}|to-date=1938}}{{Post-member|from-date=1947|post-incumbent=HM Queen Elizabeth II|to-date=1961}}{{Post-header|post-name=Honorary Colonels}}{{Post-member|from-date=1903|post-incumbent=Maj General Sir George Dartnell {{post-nominals|country=GBR|KCB|CMG}}|to-date=1913}}{{Post-member|from-date=1914|post-incumbent=Col the Hon. Sir Matthew Nathan {{post-nominals|country=GBR|GCMG|PC}}|to-date=1939}}{{Post-member|from-date=1940|post-incumbent=Brig General GMJ Molyneux {{post-nominals|country=GBR|DSO|VD}}|to-date=1959}}{{Post-member|from-date=1960|post-incumbent=Col C Metcalfe {{post-nominals|country=ZAR|SSA|JCD|ED|JP}}|to-date=2004}}{{Post-member|from-date=2005|post-incumbent=Col Errol Richardson|to-date=2013}}{{Post-member|from-date=2013|post-incumbent=Awaiting Nomination|to-date=Present}}{{Post-header|post-name=Commanding Officers of the Regiment}}{{Post-header|post-name=OC Durban Volunteer Guard}}{{Post-member|from-date=n.d.|post-incumbent=Colonel, the Hon George Rutherford|to-date=n.d.}}{{Post-header|post-name=OC Durban Rifle Guard}}{{Post-member|from-date=n.d.|post-incumbent=Colonel HJ Meller|to-date=n.d.}}{{Post-member|from-date=1863|post-incumbent=Major AW Evans|to-date=n.d.}}{{Post-member|from-date=1866|post-incumbent=Capt BW Greenacre|to-date=n.d.}}{{Post-header|post-name=OC Royal Durban Rifles}}{{Post-member|from-date=n.d.|post-incumbent=Capt Edward Randles|to-date=n.d.}}{{Post-member|from-date=1874|post-incumbent=Capt William Randles|to-date=n.d.}}{{Post-member|from-date=1879|post-incumbent=Capt PS Flack|to-date=n.d.}}{{Post-member|from-date=1884|post-incumbent=Capt JF King|to-date=n.d.}}{{Post-member|from-date=1886|post-incumbent=Capt T McCubbin|to-date=n.d.}}{{Post-header|post-name=OC Natal Royal Rifles}}{{Post-member|from-date=1889|post-incumbent=Major T McCubbin|to-date=n.d.}}{{Post-member|from-date=1893|post-incumbent=Major HR Bousfield|to-date=n.d.}}{{Post-header|post-name=OC Durban Light Infantry}}{{Post-member|from-date=n.d.|post-incumbent=Lt Col T McCubbin MG {{post-nominals|country=ZAR|MG|VD}}|to-date=n.d.}}{{Post-member|from-date=1902|post-incumbent=Lt Col J Scott-Wylie {{post-nominals|country=ZAR|MVO|VD}}|to-date=n.d.}}{{Post-member|from-date=1914|post-incumbent=Col J Scott-Wylie {{post-nominals|country=ZAR|MVO|VD}}|to-date=n.d.}}{{Post-member|from-date=1914|post-incumbent=Lt Col J Dick {{post-nominals|country=ZAR|VD}} (Second Battalion)|to-date=1915}}{{Post-member|from-date=1914|post-incumbent=Lt Col RL Goulding {{post-nominals|country=ZAR|VD}} (First Battalion)|to-date=1915}}{{Post-member|from-date=1915|post-incumbent=Lieut Col GMJ Molyneux {{post-nominals|country=ZAR|DSO|VD}} (First Battalion)|to-date=n.d.}}{{Post-member|from-date=1915|post-incumbent=Col J Scott-Wylie {{post-nominals|country=ZAR|DSO|MVO|VD}}|to-date=n.d.}}{{Post-member|from-date=1920|post-incumbent=Lt Col GMJ Molyneux {{post-nominals|country=ZAR|DSO|VD}}|to-date=n.d.}}{{Post-member|from-date=1925|post-incumbent=Lieut Col JFR Lauth {{post-nominals|country=ZAR|DSO|VD}}|to-date=n.d.}}{{Post-member|from-date=1930|post-incumbent=Lieut Col CE Borain {{post-nominals|country=ZAR|MC|VD}}|to-date=n.d.}}{{Post-header|post-name=OC Royal Durban Light Infantry}}{{Post-member|from-date=1935|post-incumbent=Lt Col CE Borain {{post-nominals|country=ZAR|MC|VD}}|to-date=n.d.}}{{Post-member|from-date=1936|post-incumbent=Lt Col IW Nolan {{post-nominals|country=ZAR|VD}} (First Battalion)|to-date=n.d.}}{{Post-member|from-date=1936|post-incumbent=Lt Col LGC Bayliss {{post-nominals|country=ZAR|VD}} (Second Battalion)|to-date=n.d.}}{{Post-member|from-date=1937|post-incumbent=Lt Col J Butler-Porter {{post-nominals|country=ZAR|VD}} (1/2 Battalion)|to-date=n.d.}}{{Post-member|from-date=1940|post-incumbent=Lt Col LC Wendt {{post-nominals|country=ZAR|VD}} (Second Battalion)|to-date=n.d.}}{{Post-member|from-date=1942|post-incumbent=Lt Col J Butler-Porter {{post-nominals|country=ZAR|DSO|VD}} (1/2 Battalion)|to-date=n.d.}}{{Post-member|from-date=1943|post-incumbent=Lt Col C Metcalfe {{post-nominals|country=ZAR|SSA|JCD|ED|JP}} (1/2 Battalion)|to-date=n.d.}}{{Post-member|from-date=1946|post-incumbent=Lt Col C Metcalfe {{post-nominals|country=ZAR|SSA|JCD|ED|JP}} (First Battalion)|to-date=n.d.}}{{Post-member|from-date=1946|post-incumbent=Lt Col LC Wendt {{post-nominals|country=ZAR|DSO|VD}} (Second Battalion)|to-date=n.d.}}{{Post-member|from-date=1947|post-incumbent=Lt Col AC Martin {{post-nominals|country=ZAR|MC|VD}} (Second Battalion)|to-date=n.d.}}{{Post-member|from-date=1950|post-incumbent=Cmdt OS Hampson {{post-nominals|country=ZAR|VD}} (Second Battalion)|to-date=n.d.}}{{Post-member|from-date=1952|post-incumbent=Cmdt C Metcalfe {{post-nominals|country=ZAR|SSA|JCD|ED|VD|JP}}|to-date=n.d.}}{{Post-member|from-date=1952|post-incumbent=Cmdt OS Hampson {{post-nominals|country=ZAR|VD}}|to-date=n.d.}}{{Post-member|from-date=1956|post-incumbent=Cmdt G Jaaback {{post-nominals|country=ZAR|VD}}|to-date=n.d.}}{{Post-member|from-date=1961|post-incumbent=Cmdt JH Smallwood {{post-nominals|country=ZAR|JCD}}|to-date=n.d.}}{{Post-header|post-name=Durban Light Infantry}}{{Post-member|from-date={{circa|1961}}|post-incumbent=Cmdt JH Smallwood {{post-nominals|country=ZAR|SM|JCD}}|to-date={{circa|1969}}}}{{Post-member|from-date=1969|post-incumbent=Cmdt DN Deavin {{post-nominals|country=ZAR|JCD}}|to-date=n.d.}}{{Post-member|from-date=1974|post-incumbent=Cmdt JJ Hulme {{post-nominals|country=ZAR|JCD}}|to-date=n.d.}}{{Post-member|from-date=1980|post-incumbent=Cmdt MJ Adrain {{post-nominals|country=ZAR|MMM|JCD}}|to-date=n.d.}}{{Post-member|from-date=1984|post-incumbent=Cmdt DI Moe {{post-nominals|country=ZAR|SM|MMM|JCD}}|to-date=n.d.}}{{Post-member|from-date=1989|post-incumbent=Cmdt WJ Olivier {{post-nominals|country=ZAR|SM|MMM|JCD}}|to-date=n.d.}}{{Post-member|from-date=1995|post-incumbent=Lt Col GPD De Ricquebourg {{post-nominals|country=ZAR|MMM|JCD}}|to-date=n.d.}}{{Post-member|from-date=2004|post-incumbent=Lt Col Mark J Whitson {{post-nominals|country=ZAR|MMM|JCD}}|to-date=n.d.}}{{Post-member|from-date=2011|post-incumbent=Lieut Col PH Bruyns|to-date=n.d.}}{{Post-member|from-date=2012|post-incumbent=Lt Col SA Mbuyazi (Suspended){{efn|Suspended following allegations of wearing awards and decorations not received & possession of stolen property[3]}}|to-date=n.d.}}{{Post-member|from-date=2012|post-incumbent=Lt Col MD Motsamai (Caretaker OC){{efn|Lt Col Motsamai is currently the Commanding Officer of another Reserve Force Unit based in Gauteng}}|to-date=n.d.}}{{Post-member|from-date=n.d.|post-incumbent=Lieut Col Z. Hangana|to-date=Present}}{{Post-header|post-name=Regimental Sergeants Major}}{{Post-header|post-name=Durban Volunteer Guard}}{{Post-member|from-date=n.d.|post-incumbent=G Russell|to-date=n.d.}}{{Post-header|post-name=Durban Rifle Guard}}{{Post-member|from-date=1861|post-incumbent=A Miliett|to-date=1862}}{{Post-member|from-date=1862|post-incumbent=T Green|to-date=1863}}{{Post-member|from-date=1863|post-incumbent=WK Packman|to-date=1864}}{{Post-member|from-date=1864|post-incumbent=A Curle|to-date=1866}}{{Post-member|from-date=1866|post-incumbent=W Geere|to-date=n.d.}}{{Post-header|post-name=Royal Durban Rifles}}{{Post-member|from-date=1873|post-incumbent=AJ Court|to-date=1873}}{{Post-member|from-date=1873|post-incumbent=DI Nolan|to-date=1876}}{{Post-member|from-date=1876|post-incumbent=SB Kemp|to-date=1877}}{{Post-member|from-date=1877|post-incumbent=W Goodal|to-date=1880}}{{Post-member|from-date=1880|post-incumbent=J Archibald|to-date=1886}}{{Post-member|from-date=1886|post-incumbent=H Hatchell|to-date=n.d.}}{{Post-header|post-name=Natal Royal Rifles}}{{Post-member|from-date=n.d.|post-incumbent=A Forbes|to-date=n.d.}}{{Post-header|post-name=Durban Light Infantry}}{{Post-member|from-date=1895|post-incumbent=RSM A Forbes|to-date=1910}}{{Post-member|from-date=1910|post-incumbent=RSM AL Pepper|to-date=1913}}{{Post-member|from-date=1913|post-incumbent=RSM A Eales|to-date=1914}}{{Post-member|from-date=1914|post-incumbent=RSM A Eales (First Battalion)|to-date=1915}}{{Post-member|from-date=1914|post-incumbent=RSM WJ Simpson (Second Battalion)|to-date=1915}}{{Post-member|from-date=1915|post-incumbent=RSM A Eales|to-date=1926}}{{Post-member|from-date=1927|post-incumbent=RSM G Sime|to-date=1931}}{{Post-member|from-date=1932|post-incumbent=RSM PH Johnson|to-date=1933}}{{Post-member|from-date=1933|post-incumbent=RSM CA Carlyle|to-date=n.d.}}{{Post-header|post-name=Royal Durban Light Infantry}}{{Post-member|from-date=1933|post-incumbent=RSM CA Carlyle|to-date=1935}}{{Post-member|from-date=1936|post-incumbent=RSM CA Carlyle (First Battalion)|to-date=n.d.}}{{Post-member|from-date=1942|post-incumbent=RSM LPA Boxhall|to-date=n.d.}}{{Post-member|from-date=1936|post-incumbent=RSM JWH McGreavey (Second Battalion)|to-date=n.d.}}{{Post-member|from-date=1942|post-incumbent=RSM LPA Boxhall (1/2 Battalion)|to-date=n.d.}}{{Post-member|from-date=1943|post-incumbent=RSM NJR Punch (1/2 Battalion)|to-date=n.d.}}{{Post-member|from-date=1946|post-incumbent=RSM LPA Boxhall (First Battalion)|to-date=n.d.}}{{Post-member|from-date=1948|post-incumbent=RSM JF Potgieter (First Battalion)|to-date=n.d.}}{{Post-member|from-date=1946|post-incumbent=RSM J.E. Law (Second Battalion)|to-date=n.d.}}{{Post-member|from-date=1950|post-incumbent=RSM W.H. Ward (Second Battalion)|to-date=n.d.}}{{Post-member|from-date=n.d.|post-incumbent=RSM J.F. Potgieter {{post-nominals|country=ZAR|ED}} |to-date=n.d.}}{{Post-member|from-date=1956|post-incumbent=RSM J.J. Wiliemse|to-date=n.d.}}{{Post-member|from-date=1957|post-incumbent=RSM C. Krause|to-date=n.d.}}{{Post-member|from-date=1959|post-incumbent=RSM A.R. Miles|to-date=n.d.}}{{Post-header|post-name=Durban Light Infantry}}{{Post-member|from-date=1962|post-incumbent=RSM A.R. Miles {{post-nominals|country=ZAR|JCD}} |to-date=1968}}{{Post-member|from-date=1968|post-incumbent=RSM S.M.J. Swanepoel {{post-nominals|country=ZAR|JCD}} |to-date=1974}}{{Post-member|from-date=1974|post-incumbent=RSM R.I. Francis {{post-nominals|country=ZAR|PMM|MMM|JCD}} |to-date=1993}}{{Post-member|from-date=1993|post-incumbent=RSM Mark J. Whitson {{post-nominals|country=ZAR|MMM|JCD}} (later Commanding Officer)|to-date=1995}}{{Post-member|from-date=1995|post-incumbent=RSM W.J. Smith {{post-nominals|country=ZAR|MMM|JCD}} |to-date=1999}}{{Post-member|from-date=2000|post-incumbent=RSM Bobby Freeman {{post-nominals|country=ZAR|JCD}} |to-date=2005}}{{Post-member|from-date=2005|post-incumbent=RSM Quentin Lategan {{post-nominals|country=ZAR|MMM}} |to-date=2005}}{{Post-member|from-date=2006|post-incumbent=RSM "Ampie" Vorster|to-date=2011}}{{Post-member|from-date=2011|post-incumbent=RSM Vilikazi|to-date=Present}}{{Post-end}}Regimental HeadquartersThe regimental headquarters of the DLI has been declared as a National Monument.[4] Peacekeeping deployments and trainingThe Regiment is being deployed in Africa, Burundi, DRC; in support of the United Nations and African Union mandate All members of the Regiment are volunteers, with employment in the civilian roles, they fulfil their responsibilities and duties on top of their duties and responsibilities to their Families and Employers. An enormous commitment to the safety and security of the Republic of South Africa. Training is mandatory with the current requirements of Equality and Equity in line with the SANDF Policy. The duration of training places an enormous pressure on members to get Employers to relieve them to attend the courses and training exercises. Regimental history"Durban Light Infantry" by Lieut Col AC Martin {{post-nominals|country=ZAR|MC|VD}} BA (Cape) Hon.Ph.D (Natal) was published in 1969.[1][2] It is out of print. An illustrated history of the 150 years of the Regiment has been prepared by Prof. Brian Kearney, Mr Dave Matthews and Lieut Col "Bill" Olivier {{post-nominals|country=ZAR|SM|MMM|JCD}} (Retd.). The book is being sold by the Headquarters Board. Affiliations
Notes{{notelist}}References1. ^1 {{cite book|last1=Martin|first1=Lt Col A. C.|title=The History of the Durban Light Infantry incorporating that of The Sixth South African Infantry 1915–1918|date=1969|publisher=The Headquarter Board of the Durban Light Infantry|location=Durban|chapter=Volume I: 1854–1934}} 2. ^1 {{cite book|last1=Martin|first1=Lt Col A. C.|title=The History of the Durban Light Infantry incorporating that of The Sixth South African Infantry 1915–1917|date=1969|publisher=The Headquarter Board of the Durban Light Infantry|location=Durban|chapter=Volume II: 1935–1960}} 3. ^{{cite news|last1=Gibson|first1=Erika|title=CO of Durban Light Infantry in medals scandal|url=http://www.witness.co.za/index.php?showcontent&global%5B_id%5D=88529|accessdate=26 October 2014|work=The Witness|date=1 October 2012|quote=THE commanding officer-designate of Durban Light Infantry (DLI) is being prosecuted for allegedly wearing the medals of a deceased chaplain of the unit during a parade. Lieutenant-Colonel Sibusiso Amos Mbuyazi (42) apparently wore the padre’s Southern Cross medal, awarded for 30 years’ service, and the Pro Patria decoration, among others, on August 22, when he was awarded his lieutenant-colonel’s rank during a parade in Pretoria.|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141026115000/http://www.witness.co.za/index.php?showcontent&global%5B_id%5D=88529|archive-date=2014-10-26}} 4. ^{{cite web|title=SAHRA – Durban Light Infantry Head Quarters 5 DLI Avenue Durban|url=http://196.35.231.29/sahra/HeritageSitesDetail.aspx?id=76210|website=SAHRA|publisher=South African Heritage Resources Agency|accessdate=19 December 2014|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141219185822/http://196.35.231.29/sahra/HeritageSitesDetail.aspx?id=76210|archivedate=19 December 2014|df=dmy-all}} External links
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