By 1978 , 1 SAI took part in Operation Reindeer . 1 SAI was also later involved in : The following 1 SAI members were awarded the Honoris Crux decoration Operation Sceptic ; Operation Protea ; 1 SAI was also the main feeder unit for mechanised infantry companies for 61 Mechanised Battalion Group during this period
Honoris Crux
Honoris Crux (1975)
1 South African Infantry Battalion