SA Irish Regiment honours the fallen

The regiment was awarded battle honour Sidi Rezegh for its involvement in the Libyan battle.

Sentries of the South African Irish Regiment stand guard at the remembrance ceremony.

The South African Irish Regiment commemorated the Battle of Sidi Rezegh and its fallen members.

The Kensington-based reserve force held a drumhead service of remembrance and dedication at Elandspark School on November 26.

2017 marked the 76th anniversary of the battle.

At the event the SA Irish Pipe and Drums performed, a roll of honour was called and wreaths were lain.

The regiment was awarded battle honour Sidi Rezegh for its involvement in the Libyan battle.

A total of 3 394 SA soldiers died during the battle in 1941 during World War II.

Earlier this year the Dickie Fritz Shellhole commemorated the battle.

Drums of the SA Irish Pipes and Drums at the ceremony.
The SA Irish Pipes and Drums prepare to rejoin the parade after collecting their drums.
The SA Irish Pipes and Drums leads the regiment away.
Members of the SA Irish regiment on parade at the 76th commemoration of the Battle of Sidi Rezegh.
Lieutenant Colonel Kinghorn, commander of the SA Irish Regiment, salutes the parade.
Members of the SA Irish Regiment measure themselves out on the parade ground at the 76th commemoration of the Battle of Sidi Rezegh.
Invited guests watch the proceedings of the commemoration parade.
Chaplain Draai of the regiment, moments before honouring the fallen by laying down a flower during the wreath-laying ceremony.
A member of the SA Irish Pipes and Drums plays his bagpipes.
Sentries of the South African Irish Regiment stand guard at the remembrance ceremony.
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