| 1st South African Infantry Division | |
|---|---|
| Active | 13 August 1940 – 1 January 1943 1 July 1948 – 1 November 1949 |
| Disbanded | 1 January 1943 |
| Country |  South Africa |
| Allegiance | Allied forces of World War II |
| Branch |  South African Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Division |
| Major battles | Battle of El Yibo Battle of Mega Battle of Gazala First Battle of El Alamein Battle of Tel el Eisa Second Battle of El Alamein |
| Commanders | |
| First Commander | From 13 August 1940: Brigadier George Brink |
| Subsequent Commander | From 10 March 1942: Major General Dan Pienaar |
| Insignia | |
| Identification symbol |  |
The 1st South African Infantry Division was an infantry division of the army of the Union of South Africa. During World War II the division served in East Africa from 1940 to 1941 and in the Western Desert Campaign from 1941 to 1942. The division was disbanded on 1 January 1943, for conversion into what would become the 6th South African Armoured Division. The division was also briefly active after the war from 1 July 1948 to 1 November 1949.[1]
- ^ South African Defence Review via http://www.rhodesia.nl/sadfhist.htm Archived 3 November 2012 at the Wayback Machine