page_title: Magdol Commando
section_title: With the SADF
hierarchical_section_title: Magdol Commando / History / Operations / With the SADF
caption_attribution_description: English: SADF era Magdol Commando commemorative letter
context_page_description: Magol Commando was a light infantry regiment of the South African Army. It formed part of the South African Army Infantry Formation as well as the South African Territorial Reserve.
context_section_description: This unit was originally named the Waterberg North Commando but was renamed the Magol Commando around 1972. 
  The unit was situated in the Onverwacht neighbourhood of Ellisras, now Lephalale.
  The unit initially resorted under the command of Group 14 but was later transferred to Group 29.
  During this era, the unit was mainly used for area force protection, search and cordones as well as stock theft control assistance to the rural police.
caption: SADF era Magdol Commando commemorative letter
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