| 2nd South African Infantry Division | |
|---|---|
| Active | 23 October 1940 – 21 June 1942 |
| Disbanded | 21 Jun 1942 |
| Country |  South Africa |
| Allegiance | Allied forces of World War II |
| Branch |  South African Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Division |
| Battle honours | Clayden's Trench (Sollum): Jan 1942, Gazala: Jun 1942, Tobruk: Jun 1942 |
| Commanders | |
| First | From 23 Oct 1940: Major General IP de Villiers |
| Second | From 26 Jul 1941: Brigadier FH Theron (acting) |
| Final | From 5 Sep 1941: Major General IP de Villiers and from 14 May 1942: Major General HB Klopper |
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The South African 2nd Infantry Division was an infantry division of the army of the Union of South Africa during World War II. The division was formed on 23 October 1940 and served in the Western Desert Campaign and was captured (save for one brigade) by German and Italian forces at Tobruk on 21 June 1942. The remaining brigade was re-allocated to the South African 1st Infantry Division.