Rand Light Infantry

Origin The history of this regiment dates back to the Transvaal Cycle Corps, which was formed in Johannesburg on 1 October 1905 from the Bicycle Section of the Transvaal Scottish Regiment. A small section of this unit subsequently took part in the suppression of the Bambata Rebellion in Zululand. After its return from this conflict the unit recognised the possibilities of mechanisation and members of the regiment manufactured three armoured cars, creating a motorised fighting unit. ==Freedom of Entry==

The exercised its freedom of entry into Johannesburg on 9 November 2013 as part of the centenary celebrations of the City of Johannesburg with fixed bayonets, colours flying and drums beating. ==Regimental Symbols==

• Regimental motto: (He conquers who endures) • The RLI were allied to the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry in 1932. This alliance later fell into abeyance but was resurrected in April 1995, when the regiment became allied with The Light Infantry Regiment • Regimental March: One and All and Trelawney. • Regimental slow march: Duke of York and Preobajensky March. • Regimental double march: Keel Row. Previous Dress Insignia Current Dress Insignia ==Alliances==

• – The Rifles ==Battle honours==

The RLI has been awarded the following Battle Honours: South West Africa 1914-1915, Western Desert 1941 – 1943, Bardia, Gazala, El Alamein, Alamein Defence == Leadership ==