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The RLI disbanded before a formal
Regimental Motto was adopted.
Some notable quotes about the RLI which were being considered for adaptation
as a Unit Motto were:
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They have the faces of boys but they fight like lions |
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Platoon Warrant Officer, E Company, 1 Rhodesian
African Rifles, 18th March, 1968. |
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The Incredible Rhodesian Light Infantry |
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The Hon. I. D. Smith, toasted the Regiment
on 1st February 1968. This now famous phrase gave birth to the unit’s unofficial
nickname, “The Incredibles”. |
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Thank God for the Rhodesian Light Infantry |
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Lt. General Peter Walls, who commanded the
Battalion form 1 December 1964 to 18 June 1967, expressed pride in the unit
by using these words on the Regimental Birthday, 1 February 1975 |
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| The RLI Regimental Association
has since adopted the following Motto: |
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Pugnamus Amo Leo (To Fight Like Lions) |
