8th Infantry Regiment, South African Defence Force

8th Infantry Regiment, South African Defence Force
Years active:	–
Country:	South Africa
Service:	Union Defence Force (South African)
Branch:	Active Citizen Force (South African)
Type:	Infantry
Specific type:	Infantry battalion
Full size:	1000
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Name1:	8th Infantry (Transvaal Scottish)
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