South African Light Horse
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For the Imperial Light Horse (ILH) raised in South Africa during the Boer War, see Light Horse Regiment.
The South African Light Horse regiment of the British Army were raised in Cape Colony in 1899 and disbanded in 1907.[3]
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South African Light Horse (SALH) | |
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Active | 8 Nov 1899 – 1907 |
Disbanded | 1907 |
Country | Cape Colony |
Branch | British Army |
Type | Light Horse Regiment |
Size | 600 men in 8 Squadrons |
Nickname(s) | Cockyolibirds[1] or Sakabulas[2] |
Motto(s) | Usibu njalo nga pambili (Zulu) or "Feathers at the Front" |
Engagements | Colenso, Spion Kop, Vaal Krantz, Tugela Heights |
Commanders | |
Lieutenant Colonel | Julian Byng |
Insignia | |
Badge | Maltese Cross inscribed with SALH 1899 |
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The commanding officer tasked with raising the regiment was Major (locally a Lieutenant Colonel) the Honourable Julian Byng[4] (10th Hussars) who would go on to rise to the rank of Field Marshal).
The future Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Winston Churchill served as a lieutenant in the SALH from January to July 1900.[1]