Carolina Commando

With the Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek

During the Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek the first engagements of the Carolina Commando included:^[1]

• Opposing the Jameson Raid in 1896, and
• The war against Mphephu (1897–1898).

The commando was involved in the following engagements in the Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902):^[2]

• The Battle of Modderspruit (Lombard's Kop or Farquhar's Farm) on 24 October 1899.^[3][4]

• The Battle of Platrand on 6 January 1900. The Carolina Commando attacked Ladysmith to prevent reinforcements from being sent to Platrand.
• The Battle of Spioenkop on 23–24 January 1900 where the Commando formed part of the reserve.^[5]
• The Carolina and Lydenburg Commandos defended Botha's Pass (on the road between Memel and Newcastle in KwaZulu-Natal) on 6 June 1900.
• The Battle of Bergendal on 21–27 August 1900.^[6]
• The remaining members laid down the arms at the farm Twyfelaar in June 1902.

With the Union Defence Force

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 South African Defence Force

Under the South African Defence Force (SADF), this Commando was seconded to Group 28's Command. It was utilised in the area protection role.

With the South African National Defence Force

Under the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) its Group 12 situated in Ermelo, Mpumalanga made use of the commandos at Carolina, Ermelo and Piet Retief for some borderline functions.^[7]