History
The Natal Field Artillery was raised in 1862 as part of the Durban Volunteer Guard, and later became a unit in its own right.
The regiment took part in numerous military actions, including:
- the Second Anglo-Boer War
- the South African invasion of German South-West Africa during World War I
- World War II, when the regiment formed part of the South African 2nd Infantry Division and was captured during the fall of Tobruk.
From 1913 to 1926, the NFA was designated the 7th Citizen Battery (NFA). From 1926 to 1932, it was the 2nd Citizen Battery (NFA). During World War II it was the 2nd Field Regiment (NFA).
From 1960 to 1968, the regiment was affiliated to the University of Natal, and was called the Natal University Regiment.
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