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Rhodesian Forces Bush War Roll of Honour

Aaron, Christopher Jele BCR (Post), L/Cpl, Sec 2i/c, 3 Grp, Selous Scouts, died from

wounds received in action, Operation Petal, Botswana. His BCR citation states that his

patrol encountered a group of six CTs, capturing four. Another was shot and killed. The

remaining one tried to throw a grenade at the Scouts and Jele, with no regard for his

own safety, tackled the CT and stabbed him to death with his bayonet. 16th April, 1979.

Abrahams, Edwin David (aged 30), Acting Sergeant, 1st Battalion, Rhodesia Defence

Regiment, died in a vehicle accident on Ardbennie Road, Salisbury when on active

service. 23rd October 1975.

Abrahams, Henry James, Corporal, Tenth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, was killed by a

landmine, 9th April 1976.

Abrahams, Ian D., Private, First Battalion, Rhodesia Defence Regiment, died on active

service. 3rd December 1979.

Abudu, Ahmed (aged 19), Private, 3 Reserve Holding Unit, was killed by gunshot in a CT

attack at night on their camp just south of the BSAP post in Kanyemba, Sipolilo, Op

Hurricane. Died with 5 members of RDR. 13 September 1976.

Adams, David (aged 28), Private, RHU, Rhodesia Defence Regiment, was killed by a

landmine. 3 October 1977.

Addams, Ernest C. (aged 45), Major, Headquarters 2 Brigade, was killed by a CT hiding

in a tree when deployed with Major Peter Burford's D Company, First Battalion Rhodesian

African Rifles, near Madziwa, 14 August 1974.

Ainslie, Michael Mike John Forbes (aged 28), Major, A Company, First Battalion,

Rhodesian African Rifles, was killed in a helicopter by ground fire, while commanding a

Fire Force action, Ngarwe TTL, Mtoko, Op Huricane. The same bullet that ended Mikes

life also hit the K-car commander; pilot Perry Childs, in the leg. After Mike had been

casevaced, Perry continued flying the K-car until the contact was over. 27 March 1976.

Airey, Walter Richard (aged 23), Air Sub Lt (Navigator) and Air Sub Lt Goddard, both of

No. 5 Sqn, RhAF, were killed in an air accident while flying a Canberra B2, Msengedzi

River, near Macombe in Mozambique. They were carrying out a low-level bombing attack

north of the border in the Macombe area. It was armed with 96 x 20lb fragmentation

bombs. It was presumed that one of the 20lb frag bombs had hit another that was

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armed and that this resulted in a chain reaction. 4 April 1974.

Alegra, J.C.C., Lance Corporal, Eighth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, 23

May 1979.

Alexander, Ronald Eugene Butch (aged 24), Corporal, 2 Commando, First Battalion,

Rhodesian Light Infantry, died of gunshot wounds in Mozambique during an attack on a

ZANLA camp at Rambanayi. Butch jumped into the command bunker occupied by the

enemy when he was shot and killed. 16th December 1976.

Alexander, William Robert (aged 32), Rifleman, Ninth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment,

was killed by a gunshot wound in an ambush near Filabusi. 5th February 1977.

Ali, Mafiyo Gibson (aged 34), Detective Constable, Special Branch, British South Africa

Police was killed in an ambush with PATU in Belingwe TTL. 23rd December 1976.

Alibaba, Mahomed, Private, Rhodesia Defence Regiment, was murdered by CTs in the

Op Grapple (Midlands) Area, 4th January 1978.

Allan, B. J. F., Rifleman, Depot, Rhodesia Regiment, killed on active service, in a vehicle

accident, 26 February 1970.

Allan, Ian (aged 52), Officer, Dentist, Rhodesian Army Medical Corps, died from a heart

attack on active service. 23rd October 1969.

Allen, Patrick David (25), Section Officer, D Troop, Support Unit, British South Africa

Police, in a road trafic accident in Salisbury. 9th September 1977.

Allen, Peter David (21), Uniform, Patrol Officer, British South Africa Police, died from an

accidental gunshot wound to the head at Lomagundi district headquarters in Sinoia. 2nd

July 1976.

Alpium, Jose J. G. (aged 21), Rifleman, Mortar Platoon, C Company, Ninth Battalion,

The Rhodesia Regiment, was killed in a vehicle ambush when leaving Vila Salazar, Op

Repulse, at the end of a call-up. The ambush was initiated with an RPG rocket that

struck the cab, killing the driver, Rfn Colin Murray, and Sgt Andrew Berrington. Jose

Alpium was shot in the chest as he was debussing and died an hour later. 1st February

1978

Anasi, Ignasio Mugani, Private, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, was killed by a

gunshot wound in a contact on Operation Teak south of the Victoria Falls. 22nd January

1970.

Andrews, Frederick Henry (aged 42), Field Reservist, Field Reserve, British South Africa

Police, was killed in a vehicle accident. 11th April, 1978.

Andrews, R.S., Flight Sergeant, Rhodesian Air Force, killed in action, in a Trojan

aircraft, R3427, when shot down by a SAM7 in Mozambique near Rushinga, 20 April

1974.

Androuliakos, Leonidas, Corporal, BCR, Ninth Battalion, the Rhodesia Regiment, killed

in action at TM 119599 in the Repulse area while assisting a Three Commando Fire Force

action, 28 March 1978.

Annandale, Donald Don (aged 32), Flight Lieutenant, Rhodesian Air Force, died after

an air accident whilst flying in a South African Police Cessna 185 No. 734 at Kutanga

Range near Que Que. Lt J. H. van Heerden, SAP, the pilot, was killed. The pilot tried to

perform an illegal low-level barrel roll but hit the ground. Annandale survived the initial

crash but the vehicle being used to take him to hospital also crashed. He was then taken

by a passing motorist to Que Que Hospital where he died two days later. 7th January

1969. RhAF ROH.

Anstruther, Robert David Rob (aged 26), Lance Corporal, 10th Battalion, Rhodesia

Regiment, died in a vehicle accident on a low level bridge near Kemphaven Farm, Mt

Darwin. 23rd October 1973.

Arendse, M., Private, Second Battalion, Rhodesia Defence Regiment, killed in action, 12

September 1979.

Argent, H.W.A., Rifleman, First Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed on active service, in

a shooting accident, 17 March 1977.

Aristotelous, Aristo, Lance Corporal, killed in action, 3 September 1978.

Armstrong, David Dave MSM, (aged 46), Field Reservist, Field Reserve, British South

Africa Police, in a vehicle accident near Ft Victoria in which Inspector Pratt, FR Armstrong

and Moss died. 22nd October 1977.

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Armstrong, Phillip John (aged 25), Rifleman, 1st Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed by

a gunshot wound in a contact in the Mtoko area, 27th October 1976.

Artford, Dube, District Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, Nuanetsi 31 December

1976.

Ash, Neil Thomas (aged 45), Field Reservist, Field Reserve, British South Africa Police,

was killed in a landmine detonation which had caused him to be thrown out of his vehicle

and under the wheels. 27th October 1977.

Ashara, Katungura, Field Reservist, Field Reserve, British South Africa Police, murdered

in Nyamapanda while on leave. 15th August 1979.

Ashburner, Sidney, Corporal (28), 2nd Battalion, RDR, kiiled in action in a landmine

explosion, 7 July 1978.

Ashby, Gavin Warwick, Sapper, Rhodesian Corps of Engineers killed in action, 20 March

1978.

Austen, Ronald Rhodes Walter, Corporal, Tenth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed on

active service, in a shooting accident, 31 August 1976.

Ashworth, Robert Randall, Field Reservist, Police Reserve, British South Africa Police,

killed by a passing vehicle whilst on road block duty in Salisbury, Salops. 16th October

1977.

Aves, Michael Arthur (aged 19), Trooper, 1 Cdo, 1st Bn, RLI, was killed from a gunshot

wound in a vehicle ambush, Dotito, Mt Darwin. 31st October 1974.

Attwell, Guy, Gunner (aged 19), Regular, 1st Field Regiment, Rhodesian Artillery, died

on active service in a vehicle accident, Kariba. On that Sunday, elements of the Artillery

had been playing a football match against a team from the RAR. Guy had left in a

Unimog to buy cold drinks for the players when he lost control around a sharp bend, his

vehicle plunging into a steep ravine. His military funeral was held at Warren Hills

Cemetery, Salisbury.

Bailey, Geoffrey Paul (aged 18), Trooper, 1st Battalion, Rhodesia Light Infantry, died in

a motor bike accident at the 10 mile peg on the New Sarum Road, Salisbury. 29th

October 1966.

Bain, Enold, Private, 1st Battalion, RDR, was murdered by CTs in the Op Grapple area.

4th January 1978.

Bain, Tazewil Taz G. (26), Temporary WO2, Second Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment,

killed in action by a gunshot wound, near Rushinga, 19 July 1975.

Bakayi, ADF Driver, Internal Affairs, murdered by CTs, 20 September 1978.

Baker, Bruce Macley (aged 23), Patrol Officer, British South Africa Police, was killed with

Cst Tavengwa in an ambush in Ngarwe TTL after a reliable source had turned and

advised ZANLA about their pending visit. 8th February 1976.

Baker, Donald Arthur (aged 58), Field Reservist, Field Reserve, British South Africa

Police, was killed from landmine injuries in a follow-up on Far Vista Farm, Mtoko. 18th

August 1979.

Balenkani, C., Rifleman, Eighth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, 27

November 1979. He was a pilot in WWII, was shot down over the North Sea then

captured.

Banda, Wilson (aged 19), Constable, India Troop, Support Unit, British South Africa

Police, died from wounds sustained in a night contact in Mangwende TTL. 26th March

1978.

Banga, David (aged 23), Constable, Uniform, British South Africa Police, was killed by

gunfire from the north bank whilst on boat patrol on the Zambezi River near Chirundu.

5th May 1974.

Banga, Thomas, Lance Corporal, Second Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in

action, 4th October 1977.

Banks, Gary Thomas, Trooper, Support Commando, First Battalion, Rhodesian Light

Infantry, died from cerebral malaria, contracted during an external operation in Zambia.

28th December 1979.

Barbage, Nicholas Paul, Private, 2 Protection Company, RHU, Rhodesia Defence

Regiment, died of natural causes. 10th October, 1977.

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Barber, Nicholas Edward Swannell, Lance Corporal, C Sqn, Special Air Service, was

killed with Tpr MacMillan in an accidental explosion whilst laying a landmine during Op

Inhibit in the Mapai area of the Gaza Province of Mozambique. 7th February 1979.

Barclay, David Dave I. F. (20), Rifleman, Support Commando, First Battalion,

Rhodesian Light Infantry, was killed in a contact near Inyazura, Op Thrasher. Elements

of Fire Force had been flown in by helicopter to engage a ZANLA position in a granite

outcrop. 7th July 1977.

Barnabas, Richard, Rifleman, killed in action, 11 May 1979.

Barnes, A., WO1 Rhodesian Air Force November 1977.

Barnett, P.A., Sqn Ldr, Rhodesian Air Force, killed on active service, in an air accident,

when the Dakota, R7034, he was flying hit an overhead wire after taking off from Buffalo

Range and while flying low, 6 January 1977.

Barnett, William Nigel, Sapper, Rhodesian Corps of Engineers, killed in action in an

ambush, 6 July 1979.

Barnfield, John (aged 45), Corporal. Regular Army. Killed on active service, vehicle

accident. 6 August 1976

Barry, Hamilton John, Trooper, B Sqn, Special Air Service, was killed by friendly fire.

18th October 1978.

Bartlett, Malcolm Leslie (aged 19), Special Constable, Special Reserve, British South

Africa Police, was killed in an attack in the Chinamora TTL, just north of Enterprise.

Malcolm was killed at first light when a camp in a re-entrant was attacked. 31st August

1979.

Barton, R.A., Rifleman, Fourth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, 6 April

1977.

Bashford, David Peter (aged 30), Field Reservist, British South Africa Police, died from

injuries received in a vehicle accident. Field Reservists Bashford, Lilford and Bathurst

were travelling in a police vehicle north of Karoi when they collided with a pantechnicon.

FR Bathurst also died at the scene and FR Lilford died two weeks later. 24th December

1976.

Batchelor, Francis, Sergeant, Regular, unit unknown, died on active service. June 1979.

Bate, Patrick Paddy Michael Bate, Air Lt Pilot, No 7 Sqn RhAF, KOAS with Major Bruce

Snelgar and Flt Sgt Gary Carter in an air accident when their Alouette III hit power lines

near Lake Alexander, Umtali area, Op Thrasher. They were conducting a diversionary

Fire Force exercise to draw attention away from the massing of troops and aircraft for

the launch of Op Miracle against the ZANLA camps at New Chimoio in Mozambique, 26

September 1979.

Bates, Douglas Doug Bates (aged 24), NS Sapper, 3 Sqn RhE, was killed from gunshot

wounds in a vehicle ambush whilst clearing roads in the Honde Valley, Op Thrasher. 15th

June 1976.

Bathhurst, Arnold (aged 34), Field Reservist, Field Reserve, British South Africa Police,

died from injuries received in a vehicle accident. FR Bashford, Lilford and Bathurst were

travelling in a police vehicle north of Karoi when they collided with a pantechnicon. FR

Bashford also died at the scene and FR Lilford died two weeks later. 24th December

1976.

Battaglia, Frank P., Trooper, 14 Troop, 3 Commando, First Battalion, Rhodesian Light

Infantry ex US 81st Airborne, Vietnam, was shot with ground troops on Operation

Turmoil attack on ZIPRA camp at Kavalamanja, Zambia, 6th March 1978.

Battershill, Peter John, Junior Commandant, Guard Force, killed in action, 27 March

1979.

Bayayi, B., Field Reservist, PATU, British South Africa Police, was killed in a contact. 13th

November 1976.

Bazara, Y., Sapper, Seven Squadron, Rhodesian Corps of Engineers, killed in action, 22

November 1979.

Beamish, Arthur C., Captain, Fifth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, murdered by CTs on

his farm in the Horseshoe Block, Sipolilo, Op Hurricane, whilst in between call-up with

5RR, 2nd November 1978. Arthur and Raymond are brothers.

Beamish, Raymond, Sergeant, 1st Field Regt, Rhodesian Army, died by a gunshot

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wound sustained in a contact in the Op Grapple area. Ray was attending a course, at

Gwelo, when the course was called out to attend to a commotion at a Gokwe Phumo re

Vanhu camp. He was subsequently killed in the fighting against Pfumo re Vanhu. 20th

July 1979. Arthur and Raymond are brothers.

Beattie, Dennis Campbell, Rifleman, 3 RHU, Rhodesia Defence Regiment, died on active

service, 12th October 1977.

Bebington, Edwin John (22), Field Reservist, Field Reserve, British South Africa Police,

was killed was another two policemen in a vehicle ambush in the Inyanga area. 29th July

1977.

Becking, Gideon Edward, Rifleman, Fourth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in

action, 25 April 1979.

Beech, Robert, Sergeant, SADF, Killed in action, Sengwe TTL, 18 August 1982.

Belstead, Christopher John (19), Rifleman, Tenth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, died of

wounds received in action, 16 December 1979.

Belstead, Herbert Beef F. (27), Sergeant, Rhodesian Air Force, killed in action, in his

Alouette III when it was hit by ground fire in Matibi 2 TTL, Chiredzi, 1 September 1976.

Benard, Sankley, Guard, Guard Force, killed in action, 24 July 1979.

Benjamin, F., Acting Lance Corporal, Two Protection Company, killed on active service,

in a shooting accident, 24 April 1975.

Bennett, Hart Thomas (aged 23), Officer, 1st Battalion, Rhodesia African Rifles, died in

a vehicle accident on the Salisbury/Bulawayo road. 20th November, 1970. A South

African.

Bennett, Ismael (aged 21), Corporal, 4 Protection Company, Rhodesia Defence

Regiment, died in the Princess Margaret Hospital as a result of an accident. 21st April

1976.

Bennett, Raynor Ray Laurence (aged 35), WO2, attached School of Infantry, RLI, died

on active service. 1st May 1977.

Bento, Edward James, Rifleman, C Company, 10th Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, was

killed in a shooting accident by his stick commander when he went to relieve himself

after the stick had taken up all-round positions during the night. 6th November 1977.

Benyu, J., Private, Regular, Rhodesian Army, unit unknown, August 1977.

Bepe, Agrippa District Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, in Wankie, 17

November 1976.

Berejena, Edward (aged 24), Constable, Q Troop, Support Unit, British South Africa

Police, died in a vehicle accident in the operational area. 14 January 1978.

Berman, Harry Anthony MFC Ops (Post), Private, 1st Battalion, RDR killed in action.

Despite his mortal injuries from the initial rocket hit, Harry saved many lives by driving

the vehicle through the ambush position. 26th February 1978.

Berrington, Andrew Arthur, Sergeant, Mortar Platoon, C Company, Ninth Battalion, The

Rhodesia Regiment, was killed in a vehicle ambush when leaving Vila Salazar, Op

Repulse, at the end of a call-up. The ambush was initiated with an RPG rocket that

struck the cab, killing the driver, Rfn Colin Murray, and Sgt Andrew Berrington. Jose

Alpium was shot in the chest as he was debussing. 1st February 1978.

Berry, Peter David, Staff Sergeant, South Africa Defence Force, Sengwe TTL, 18 August

1982.

Bester, George Carl (aged 41), Rifleman, 1st Battalion, RDR, died froma gunshot wound.

16th February 1979.

Betoman, Private, One Psychological Operations Unit, killed in action, 28 March 1980.

Betts, Martin DArcy, Rifleman, 2 Commando, First Battalion, Rhodesian Light Infantry,

was killed in a contact during a sweep at Nyamatombe Hill, Maramba TTL, Mrewa

district. 13th December 1977.

Bhebhe, Agrippa (aged 23), District Security Assistant, Keep Protection, Internal Affairs,

died from wounds and burns in Ndhlovu Camp, Wankie with DSA Bhebhe, Chimere,

Moyo, Ndebele and Nyoni. 17th November 1976.

Bhere, Eriazere, Private, Second Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed 8 September

1978.

Bickle, A.C., Second Lieutenant, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifes, killed in action,

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8 December 1977.

Bicknell, Kevin Howard, Sergeant, NS Intake 155, (Indep) Coy, RAR, died of gunshot

wounds sustained in a shooting incident at the Essexvale Battle Camp, Op Tangent.

Upon returning from R&R, twenty members of this Company had drawn rifles and live

ammunition for retraining purposes. They stripped their weapons for cleaning prior to

moving to the rifle range for firing practice. Pte Robert Nyamini Mapfumo suddenly

cocked his rifle and opened fire on automatic at his fellow soldiers. As Mapfumo's 20-

round magazine emptied, and before he could replace it with a fully charged one,

Privates Mawonda and Zevezene overpowered and disarmed him. Tragically though, four

lay dead - Sgt Bicknell, L/Cpl Randall, Pte Tshuma, and L/Cpl Wall and four were

seriously wounded. In spite of claiming insanity, Mapfumo was found guilty of murder in

the High Court in Bulawayo, and sentenced to death. 10th April 1978.

Biederman, Richard Dick Louis (aged 26), Sergeant, C Sqn, Special Air Service, was

killed in an accidental shooting in Mozambique. SAS operators were on covert operations

aimed at disrupting ZANLA and FRELIMO logistical lines in the Gaza Province when the

accident, involving another SAS patrol, occurred. He was an American national. 6th

December 1977.

Billing, David Anthony Michael (aged 34), Corporal, Eighth Battalion, Rhodesia

Regiment, was killed bya gunshot wound on the Mukumbura Road, Mt Darwin, Op

Hurricane. 14th February 1976.

Binga, Bernard, Sapper, 1 Squadron, Rhodesian Corps of Engineers, died in an

accidental explosion with seven engineers - Staff Sgt Tobias, Sgt Moriarty, L/Cpl Gonye,

Spr Binga, Dube, Majuta and Nyathi - at Victoria Falls when AP mines were being loaded

from underground storage. 5th January 1979.

Binks, Reginald Reggie Alan Japie (aged 17), Trooper, Training Troop, First Battalion,

Rhodesian Light Infantry, died from gunshot wounds sustained in the Maninga area,

Urungwe District, during Op Cauldron. Following an initial firefight, and whilst conducting

a sweep of the area, a lone CT, Sly Masurka, concealed in thick bush, opened fire with

an RPD, killing two troopers in Training Troop. 26th March 1968.

Bint, F.W.E., Rifleman, Ninth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action by a gunshot

wound, on in a vehicle ambush, 12 May 1976.

Birkett, Harold Harry (aged 41), WO1 (RSM), Base Grp, 1st Bn RLI, att 1RAR, died in

Sinoia Hospital from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident. 23rd March 1973.

Bitirinyu, Zuzeyo, Field Reservist, Field Reserve, British South Africa Police, was killed

with FR Magirazi in a landmine clearing exercise in the Headlands area. 22rd October

1978.

Black, R.A., Rifleman, Second Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action by a

gunshot wound, in an ambush, 6 April 1976.

Blackadder-Wilson, Peter, Sapper, Rhodesian Corps of Engineers, killed in action in a

vehicle ambush, 8th July 1979.

Blignaut, P.W., Rifleman, Ninth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, in a

vehicle ambush, 12 May 1976.

Blundell, L.T., Rifleman, Depot Rhodesia Regiment, killed on active service, 24 February

1970.

Bobo, Benson, District Assistant, Internal Affairs, died on active service. 15th July 1978.

Boer, James William (aged 28), Private, 1st Battalion, RDR, was killed. 2nd October 1978.

Bokosha, Tafirenyika, District Assistant, Internal Affairs, murdered by terrorists, 4 April

1978.

Bolton, Derek, Vedette Senior Warrant Officer, died on active service from cerebal

malaria contracted on a training camp in the Shamva area, 2 June 1979.

Bornman, H.J., Rifleman, Second Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, shot at Binga by a

sentry after failing to answer a challenge, 4 December 1970.

Bosch, Michael Mike (26), Rifleman, D Company, 6th Battalion, RR, killed in action by a

mortar bomb in the Mtetengwe TTL, north of Beitbridge. 2 July 1977.

Boschin, Ugo, Rifleman, Ninth Battalion, the Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action at TM

119599 in the Repulse area while assisting a Three Commando Fire Force action, 28

March 1978.

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Botes, Andre Johan (aged 19), Trooper, 2 Commando, First Battalion, Rhodesian Light

Infantry, was killed in a CT action. 22nd June 1978.

Botha, Gilbert (aged 19), Rifleman, 1st Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed by a

gunshot wound in an ambush in the Chiredzi area. 23 April 1976.

Botha, P. Hardus, Guard, RHQ Charlie, Guard Force, died on active service, Op Repulse.

22nd October 1979.

Botha, Petrus Philipe Johannes (20), Rifleman, 1st Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed

in a contact, 11th March 1977.

Bothma, K.P, Rifleman, Fourth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, 4 June

1979.

Bouch, Robert Albert Bob MCM (Post) (aged 33), WO2, C Sqn SAS, was killed in an

accidental explosion at the Zambezi River, near Chirundu. The team was preparing the

Klepper canoes when some explosives detonated prematurely. In the blast, WO2 Bob

Bouch, Colour Sergeant Mick Cahill and Superindependent John Wickenden were killed

instantly, with Colour Sergeant Geordie Wright dying in Dudley Coventry's arms minutes

later, the latter surviving the blast with perforated eardrums. 12th October 1966.

Boulter, R.J., Air Sub Lieutenant, Rhodesian Air Force, killed on active service, in an air

accident, flying Provost T52 R6309 near Gwelo, 19 June 1975.

Boxter, Rodney (aged 19), Private, 1st Battalion, RDR, was killed in a vehicle accident.

11th May 1979.

Brackley, Norman, Vedette, National Service, Internal Affairs, died on active service, 6

July 1977.

Brading, Anthony John Tony, Trooper, 1 Commando, First Battalion, Rhodesian Light

Infantry, was killed at Ntondongwe fly gate area, just north of the boundary of the Doma

Safari area, Sipolilo district, during Op Birch in a contact with ZAPU which resulted after

following spoor for three days. 22nd January 1970.

Bradley, A., Corporal, HQ (Mash) killed on active service, in an air accident, when the

Dakota, R7034, he was flying in hit an overhead wire while flying low after taking off

from Buffalo Range. 6th January 1977.

Bramford, Alexander Alex James (35), Field Reservist, attached to Special Branch,

British South Africa Police, killed in action by a gunshot wound in an ambush in Maranke

TTL on 10th March 1977.

Brandt, Gary, Trooper, First Battalion, Rhodesian Light Infantry, died whilst returning to

barracks, 5th December 1979.

Bredenkamp, Machiel Johan (aged 22), Lance Corporal, 4th Battalion, Rhodesia

Regiment, died in Umtali Hospital from a shrapnel wound to the head from a FRELIMO

and ZANLA mortar attack on the base camp at Clydesdale, in the Burma Valley, Zimunya

TTL. WO2 Clipston, Sergeant Lunderstedt, Lance Corporal Bredenkamp and Rifleman

Klew were victims from the attack and Rifleman Halberstadt was killed in a contact

during the follow up on the same day. 8th August 1976.

Brewer, Robert Montague Monty (27), Rifleman, Eighth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment,

killed in action in an ambush in Maranka TTL south of Umtali, 11th March 1977.

Breza, Joseph (aged 40), Constable, Uniform, British South Africa Police, murdered by

CTs in the Lupane District. 3rd August, 1978.

Briel, Jacobus Alwyn, Trooper, 1 Cdo, First Battalion, Rhodesian Light Infantry, was

killed at Mapai in Mozambique during Operation Uric. Fourteen members of the Security

Forces and three members of the South African Air Force tragically lost their lives when

Puma 164 was shot down by an RPG7 rocket. The SADF helicopter, call-sign Hotel 4, was

hit behind the pilot's seat, causing it to crash and burst into flames. 6th September 1979.

Britland, Peter (19) Patrol Officer, British South Africa Police, killed in action,

Nyamapanda Police, Camp, 15 August 1976.

Britland, Roger (aged 28), DPO, SB, British South Africa Police, died whilst sub-aqua

diving in the subterranean pool at Sinoia Caves. 28th January 1978.

Brnjac, Brian Maurice (aged 19), Trooper, 1st Battalion, Rhodesia Light Infantry, was

killed in an accidental explosion from a 20mm round he was handling. 19th January

1977.

Brooks, Matthew C.T., Police Anti-Terrorist Unit, killed in action in an ambush near Fort

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Victoria, June 1977.

Broom, David, Field Reservist, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 10 March

1979.

Brown, Compton William David, Aircraftsman, Rhodesian Air Force, killed in an air

accident, 4 May 1977.

Brown, David D. (21), Air Sub Lieutenant, Rhodesian Air Force, killed in action, in an air

accident, when flying a Vampire T11 near Thornhill, 4 August 1972.

Brown, Freshman George (aged 48), Lance Corporal, 2nd Battalion, RDR, was killed in a

CT action. 8th April 1979.

Brown, Ian Rowland, Field Reservist, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 27

March 1979.

Brown, Ian, Rifleman, Two Independent Company, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in a land

mine explosion which rolled a truck, 26 June 1977.

Brown, K.R., Corporal, 2 Signals Squadron, Rhodesian Signals Corps, killed on active

service, in a shooting accident, 20 November 1973.

Brown, Marsha Odette (aged 19), WPO, CID - Drugs Sec, British South Africa Police,

died in a vehicle accident in Salisbury. 23rd January 1975,

Brownlee, John C. I., 2nd Lieutenant, School of Infantry, was killed in a CT action. 29th

October 1978.

Brummer, Jan Jack, Sergeant, 3 Workshops Company, RhASC, died on active service.

23rd February 1975.

Buku, Kufa, Corporal, 2 Tp, A Sqn, Greys Scouts, was killed from wounds received in a

contact, Chomabonda Vlei, near Vic Falls, Op Tangent. Kufa was a tracker and had

formidable bush skills.The contact against a large group of ZIPRA lasted for a long time,

in which Lt Willie Loxton was also killed. 15th September 1979.

Bungwe, Johannes, DSA, Kp Prtn, Internal Affairs, was killed at Chipinga, 31st March

1977.

Bungwe, J., Guard, PV Prtn Group, Guard Force, died in an accidental shooting. 31st

January 1977.

Buranda, J., D., Constable, British South Africa Police, died of wounds received in action

7 March 1977.

Burns, Bruce Frazer, Second Lieutenant, One Squadron, Rhodesian Corps of Engineers,

killed in action, when Puma Helicopter shot down by an RPG7 at Mapai on Operation

Uric, 6 September 1979.

Burrell, Bruce (aged 19), Second Lieutenant, C Squadron, Special Air Service, was killed

as a result of an anti-personnel mine explosion whilst returning from a successful

combined assault on the ZANLA base at Rambanayi, Manica Province, Mozambique. As

members of the ground troops were walking out, 2Lt Bruce Burrell stepped on a

suspected boosted AP mine, the explosion killing both him and Tpr Enslin van Staden.

16th December 1976.

Burrow, Robert, Gnr (22), Rhodesian Artillery, 1 July, 1971. DOAS in Salisbury Hospital

of a fatty embolism after driving home in uniform after a weekend of guard duty when

he was involved in an accident.

Burslem, M.H., Rifleman, 2nd Battalion, Rhodesia Defence Regiment, died on active

service, 12th October 1979.

Buru, Lazarus, Guard, Guard Force, killed in action, 2 September 1978.

Buys, L. J, Cst (23), SAP. Shot whilst on COIN duty in Rhodesia. 1 October, 1974.

Bvucherayi, Elliot, WO2, Army, was murdered by terrorists, 12 January 1978.

Bvunzanayi, Peniyasi, Stick Leader, Auxilliary Constable, British South Africa Police,

killed in action 13 August 1979.

Bwanacocha, Sergeant, Guard Force, killed in action, 8 April 1979.

Byrne, Joseph Patrick Joe, Trooper, 4 Troop, 3 Commando, 1st Battalion, Rhodesia

Light Infranty, was killed in a contact south east of Birchenough Bridge, Mutema TTL,

Chipinga district. An American national from Kearney, New Jersey. 26th October 1978.

Byrne, S. P., Rifleman, Tenth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed on active service, in a

shooting accident, 25 July 1976.

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Cahill, Michael Patrick Mick MCM (Post) (aged 25), Colour Sergeant, C Squadron,

Special Air Service, was killed in an accidental explosion at the Zambezi River, near

Chirundu. The team was preparing the Klepper canoes when some explosives detonated

prematurely. In the blast, WO2 Bob Bouch, Colour Sergeant Mick Cahill and

Superindependent John Wickenden were killed instantly, with Colour Sergeant Geordie

Wright dying in Dudley Coventry's arms minutes later, the latter surviving the blast with

perforated eardrums. 12th October 1966.

Calder, Basil Leonard (aged 39), Field Reservist, Field Reserve, British South Africa

Police, was killed by a landmine. He and FR Gough had been sent to protect the farm

homestead on Bar G Ranch on the Bubi River and the Lion and Elephant Motel, near

Rutenga, Op Repulse. On the night of 07th January, they successfully beat off a terrorist

attack on the homestead. The following morning, the vehicle they were travelling in

struck a landmine, killing both men. The farmer, Stephen Grobler, who was driving the

vehicle survived the blast but lost both his legs. Basil was Headmaster at Houghton Park

School and on call-up. 8th January 1977.

Callaway, Jonathon, Patrol Officer, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 2

November 1978.

Callow, William Bill John PMM (aged 54), Senior Commissioner , Victoria, Uniform,

British South Africa Police, died from heart failure in Ft Victoria Hospital. During WWII

he served with the Royal Navy in Coastal Forces, before moving to Rhodesia immediately

after the war. 15 January 1976.

Camacho, Anthony Tony George (aged 19), 1 Cdo, 1st Bn RLI, KOAS in a shooting

accident. The vehicle he was travelling in that night was en route back to Grand Reef

from Umtali, when one of the other soldiers in the vehicle had an accidental discharge

with his weapon, killing Anthony. 12 January 1978.

Campbell, C., Acting Corporal, Rhodesian Signals Corps, killed on active service, in a

vehicle accident, 28 March 1970.

Campbell, N. C., Rifleman, Ninth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, in a

vehicle ambush, 23 May 1976.

Capel, Colin Andrew, Field Reservist, British South Africa Police, killed on active service,

in a shooting accident, 9 March 1977. Farmer from Shamva.

Carr, A.J., Second Lieutenant, Second Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action

in a contact, 17 December 1976.

Carroll, Christopher (aged 22), Patrol Officer, Uniform, British South Africa Police, died

in a vehicle accident in the Macheke Farming district, Op Thrasher, 13th August 1978.

Carroll, Anthony John Tony/Shorty, Corporal, 3 (Independent Company), RAR, was

killed in a vehicle ambush between Nyamaropa and Ruangwe, Op Thrasher. Sgt Kelly,

Cpl Carroll and PO Liebermann died. 4th June 1978.

Carruthers, Robert Norman James, District Officer, Internal Affairs, killed in action, 28

November 1978.

Carshalton, David Dave A. (26), Trooper, Grey Scouts, killed in the initial firefight in a

contact on the spoor of 70 CTs, Gona-re-Zhou, Chiredzi, 27th August 1976.

Carter, Gary Ronald Carter, Flt Sgt - Technician/Gunner, No 7 Sqn RhAF, KOAS with

Major Bruce Snelgar and Air Lt Paddy Bate in an air accident when their Alouette III hit

power lines near Lake Alexander, Umtali area, Op Thrasher. They were conducting a

diversionary Fire Force exercise to draw attention away from the massing of troops and

aircraft for the launch of Op Miracle against the ZANLA camps at New Chimoio in

Mozambique. 26 September 1979.

Caruthers-Smith, R.A. Rhodesian Air Force. 2nd January, 1979.

Cary, James Jim B. (aged 24), Sergeant, Support Group, First Battalion, Rhodesian

Light Infantry, shot accidentally on the Zambezi River at Kanyemba. At night, after

investigating a noise, he failed to identify himself on returning to his position and was

shot in the chest. 29th January 1969.

Casal, Carlos Alberto de Arjuajo Patrick (aged 20), Rifleman, 4 Trp, 1 Cdo, 1st Bn RLI,

was killed by a gunshot wound to the throat, Seguranca, Tete Province, Mozambique. A

large number of ZANLA were accounted for when a camp was overrun but Carlos was

shot on returning by a CT with a PPSH sub-machine gun. 24th October 1973.

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Caswell, Peter, Temporary Captain, Rhodesian Army Education Corps, was travelling in

a Land Rover on the outskirts of Ft Victoria on the Birchenough Bridge Road, but did not

see a train coming from the left. He was thrown from his vehicle and his neck was

broken. 1st December 1978.

Celestino, B., Private, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action by a

gunshot wound, 3 August 1975.

Cerfe, Robert Bob Hugh, Corporal, 3 (Independent Company), RAR, was killed in

Nyamaropa when only one from the stick of four managed to escape after being overrun

by a large group of CTs. 18th March 1978.

Chait, Andrew Andy (aged 27) MLM (Post), C Sqn, Sergeant, C Squadron, Special Air

Service, was killed at Chioco, Tete Province, Mozambique. Three SAS assault teams,

made up of members of A and B Troops, led by Sergeants Andy Chait, Iain Bowen and

Captain Grahame Wilson, launched an attack on a ZANLA and Frelimo Camp at Chioco.

As they moved into the garrison town at first light, they found the enemy in trenches

and bunkers. Whilst Sgt Andy Chait was preparing to receive a grenade from one of his

team, to use against an enemy RPD (light machine gun) position, a lone terrorist opened

fire from a trench, killing Andy instantly. Cpl Imre Baka, using the same grenade,

neutralised the terrorist. 38 CTs were accounted for during the raid. 24th March 1977.

Chaka, Emmanuel, Private, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action in a

contact, 13 June 1976.

Chaka, Ephraim, District Security Assistant, Home Affairs, killed in action, 27 December

1979.

Chaka, T., Private, Second Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 3 August

1979

Chakananka, N.J., Field Reservist, British South Africa Police, killed in action in a

contact, 13 November 1976.

Chakanetsa, L., District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, May 1977.

Chakayingeni, Daniel, District Security Assistant, Keep Protection, Internal Affairs, died

on active service, 18th August 1977.

Chakuweya, T., Guard, Protected Village Protection Group, Guard Force, killed in action,

December 1978.

Chamboko, Maroza Ernest (aged 30), Constable, Special Branch, British South Africa

Police, died from wounds in a CT action in Operation Thrasher. 1st February 1979.

Chamunyonga, Stephen, Guard, Guard Force, killed in action, on 1 January 1979.

Chamuyonga, S., Guard, Guard Force, killed in action, December 1978.

Chanaiwa, Robson, DSA, Kp Prtn, Intaf, was killed in action at Shamva, Op Hurricane.

18th February 1977.

Chance, Michael Mike John, Trooper, Three Commando, First Battalion, Rhodesian Light

Infantry, was killed by friendly fire in thick bush as stop gaps had been flown in to a

sighting. Mike died while being casevaced to Mtoko. 15th May 1979.

Chandiwana, J., Field Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, at Mount Darwin on 17

March 1976.

Chaneara, N.E., District Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, at Marandellas, 21

October 1976.

Changara, Cephas (21), Constable, PATU, British South Africa Police, killed in a vehicle

ambush on the Mateke Hills Road near Nuanetsi, 7th March 1979.

Changara, Naison, District Assistant (aged 30), was on patrol in Dinhori Township,

Soswe TTL, Marandellas with Sergeant Mutowa when they were abducted by CTs,

publically humiliated then shot in cold blood. 20th October 1976.

Chanowa, District Assistant, Internal Affairs, was killed in action at Sipolio, Op

Huricane. 10 January 1977.

Chanuhwa, Roy Patrick, District Security Assistant, Kp Prtn, Internal Affairs, was

murdered by CTs with DSA Tshuma whilst on R&R in the Tjolotjo District, 7th February

1978.

Chaparadza, E., District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, June 1978.

Chaputika, Jerifanosi, Lance Corporal, Second Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed

in action, 26 November 1979.

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Charindapanze, Lazarus (aged 22), Constable, L Troop, Support Unit, British South

Africa Police, 19th May 1977.

Charingira, Edmore, Guard, Guard Force, killed in action by a landmine, 17 September

1978.

Charsley, Roy Irvine (aged 55), Field Reservist, British South Africa Police, died from

multiple injuries in the Mount Darwin area on active service, 13th October 1974.

Chasi, Stuart, Rifleman, Depot, Rhodesia Regiment, died from accidental gunshot

wounds, 16 November 1979.

Chatikobo, Livingstone Simba, Corporal District Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in

action, 21 December 1979.

Chatiza, Dzingayi A. (aged 46), Sergeant, British South Africa Police, was travelling in a

Land Rover past Pungwe Hotel, Zindi Township, Ruda, near Penhalonga when a group of

12 CTs opened fire on the vehicle, including an RPG-7 rocket, and the three policemen

from SB were killed, 29th February 1976.

Chaukura, M., Guard, Guard Force, killed in action, December 1977.

Chausina, Fanuel Nharo (23), Private, C Company, First Battalion, Rhodesian African

Rifles, KIA after pick up in a small boat with a powerful outboard motor at the end of a

patrol then drowning after deceleration in the Deka area, Northern Matabeleland, 5 April

1972.

Chavunga, W., J Corporal, Guard Force, killed in action, June 1979.

Chawaiwa, Robson District Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, at Shamva, 18

February 1977.

Chawaremera, Kuwadzama, Guard, Guard Force killed in action, 27 June 1979.

Chawatama, Robert (23), Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action in the

Triangle area, March 1978.

Chayamiti, I., Ext Ass Internal Affairs, killed in action, April 1978.

Chaza, D., Ext Ass Internal Affairs, April 1977.

Chekayi, Patrick (23), Trooper, Selous Scouts, died from trauma to the head, Inkomo

Barracks, Salisbury. 11th July, 1976.

Chemambo, Black, District Security Assistant, Keep Protection, Internal Affairs,

murdered on leave by CTs at Mount Darwin, 11th October 1978.

Chenzara, M., Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, June 1979.

Cherrington, Thomas Sanderson, Field Reservist, British South Africa Police, killed on

active service, 2 January 1980.

Chianike, Bernard (aged 33), Constable, Uniform, British South Africa Police, was

injured in a motor cycle accident on 30th September and died in Harare Hospital on 5th

October 1977.

Chibaya, Darius, Sergeant, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 30 June 1979.

Chibondera, S., Private, HQ Three Brigade, 19 March 1979.

Chichuronea, F., District Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, at Mrewa, 24

November 1976.

Chidembo, Joseph, Sergeant, Selous Scout, killed in action, 12th January 1978.

Chidziwo, O., District Assistant, Internal Affairs, July 1978.

Chifodya, H., Constable, British South Africa Police, July 1978.

Chifondondo, N., Guard, Guard Force August 1978.

Chifuka, Jeremia, Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 22 April 1979.

Chigamba, Chancee, Field Reservist, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 11

December 1978.

Chigwededza, F., District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, April 1977.

Chihambakwe, Rameck (aged 33), Private, HQ, 2 Brigade, died from heart failure

Nyazvidzi African Purchase Area, Gutu. 20th October 1975.

Chihata, Peter, District Security Assistant, killed in action by a landmine, 1 October

1978.

Chihwayi, M., Private, June 1977.

Chikandiwa, Moses, Guard, Guard Force, killed in action, 14 May 1979.

Chikanyambidze, Herbert, District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action

by a landmine, 16 September 1978.

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Chikasma, Clarius, Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action in a contact, in

Mount Darwin, 16 November 1976.

Chikeya, Stanley, Private, C Company, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, died on

active service. 26th February 1978.

Chikoki, Augusten, District Security Assistant, Home Affairs, killed in action, 27

December 1979.

Chikonzo, U., Constable, British South Africa Police, May 1977.

Chikozho, Michael, Private, Second Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action,

24 July 1977.

Chikwaka, Lancelot (aged 23), Constable, British South Africa Police, was travelling in a

Land Rover past Pungwe Hotel, Zindi Township, Ruda, near Penhalonga when a group of

12 CTs opened fire on the vehicle, including an RPG-7 rocket, and the three policemen

from Special Branch were killed, 29th February 1976.

Chikwavira, T., Constable, British South Africa Police, May 1977.

Chikwepa, Phone (aged 18), Auxiliary Constable, District Stock Theft Section, British

South Africa Police, killed in action, 4 February 1979.

Chikwinho, Z., Guard, Guard Force November 1978.

Chilinde, Letala, Field Reservist, Field Reserve, British South Africa Police, killed on

active service at Bikita. 28th October 1977.

Chimambo, Eric Wise, District Security Assistant, Kp Prtn, Internal Affairs, died on

active service, 22nd January 1979.

Chimbeya, Denja, District Security Assistant, Kp Prtn, Internal Affairs, died on active

service. 22nd January 1979.

Chimbidzukayi, Rashikayi, Corporal, C Company, First Battalion, Rhodesian African

Rifles, killed in action, 3rd March, 1978.

Chimere, Allnear (aged 21), District Security Assistant, Keep Protection, Internal Affairs,

died from wounds and burns in Ndhlovu Camp, Wankie with DSA Bhebhe, Chimere,

Moyo, Ndebele and Nyoni. 17th November 1976.

Chimkonde, J., Sapper, Rhodesian Corps of Engineers, killed in action, January 1979.

Chimtasha, M., Guard, Guard Force killed in action, March 1978.

Chimukonde, John, Sapper, 4 Engr Troop, Rhodesian Corps of Engineers, was killed in a

CT action. 30th January 1979.

Chimuphose, Alec, District Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, Sipolilo 20 March

1977.

Chimweta, Funboy Panther, Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 3

September 1978.

Chinakwe, Levie (aged 21), K Troop, Support Unit, British South Africa Police, killed

during contact and engagement with the enemy. 30th October 1978.

Chinduma, Pondai, Private, 2 Pltn, 3 (Indp) Coy, RAR, was killed from gunshot wounds

in an ambush near Avila Mission, in the Ruwangwe area, north of Inyanga, Op Thrasher.

Des Washington and Pondai Chinduma were killed in the contact and two were badly

wounded. 19th February 1979.

Chinemhute, Wilfred, District Security Assistant, Kp Prtn, Internal Affairs, died on active

service, 13 January 1978.

Chingozha, C., Rifleman, Fourth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, 20

November 1978.

Chinhakwe, L., Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, October 1978.

Chinhema, Zebediah Mapache (aged 24), Constable, Support Unit, British South Africa

Police, died in a vehicle accident 12 km north of Nyamapanda. 26th October 1975.

Chinoya, Willie, District Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, Inyanga, 13

November 1976.

Chinoyi, E.T., Extension Assistant Supervisor, Internal Affairs, killed in action, at Mudzi,

15 April 1976.

Chinuyemba, Kenneth, Sergeant, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 11

December 1979.

Chinyadze, B., Guard, Guard Force killed in action, March 1978.

Chinyama, Erikanos, District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, died on active service.

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February 1978.

Chinyama, Taengwa Norboth, District Security Assistant, Keep Protection, Internal

Affairs, killed in action, 15 August 1979.

Chinyani, Shadreck (27), Corporal, 1st Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, KIA from a

gunshot wound in a contact in Operation Hurricane. 5 July 1973.

Chinyere, Stewart, District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, 3 July

1979.

Chinyimo, N., Guard, Guard Force killed in action, June 1978.

Chioneso, Peter, Private, Second Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 22

December 1979.

Chipanera, Clemence, District Security Assistant, Keep Protection, Internal Affairs,

killed when fired upon by ZANLA after debussing after hitting a landmine in Mrewa TTL.

DSA Chipanera, DSA Hukuimwe, DSA Mushani, DSA Tazviziva and Australian-born nurse

Jennifer Hebe Boyd were shot and killed. 27th September 1978..

Chipangura, Nicholas, Constable, India Troop, Support Unit, British South Africa Police,

was killed in a contact near Devidzo Hills, Chiduku TTL by mortar shrapnel. 25th January

1978.

Chipara, Isaac (aged 21), Constable, Delta Troop, Support Unit, British South Africa

Police, died from a gunshot wound from a contact in Inyanga North TTL, 20th October

1976.

Chipo, Jetro, Pte, 2 (Indep) Coy, RAR, died on active service. 12 January, 1979.

Chipunzi, Farirai Hakudzokwe (aged 25), District Assistant, Regular Intaf, died from

gunshot wounds received in a vehicle ambush on the Nyakasora Road, Rushinga, Op

Hurricane. 7th February, 1978.

Chipwanya, Custom (aged 23), District Assistant, Regular, Internal Affairs, died in an

accidental shooting to the chest in the barracks of Pachanza Keep, Kandeya TTL, Mt

Darwin. 8th October 1976.

Chiramba, G., Private, killed in action, April 1978.

Chiramba, Timothy Musiyimwa, District Security Assistant, Keep Protection, Internal

Affairs, 5th September 1977.

Chirambadare, T., Guard, Guard Force, killed in action, December 1977.

Chirau, Cladious, Private, Second Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed 10

September 1978.

Chiredza, Abraham (aged 20), Constable, E Troop, Police Support Unit, British South

Africa Police, killed in a contact at night in a TTL near Umtali. Constable Ndou was also

killed. 19th October 1979. BSAP

Chiri, Constable, British South Africa Police, killed on active service, Abducted,

murdered, in the Mutasa South TTL, 25 July 1976.

Chiringwa, F., K Corporal, Guard Force, died on active service, 1st August 1978.

Chirsora, Simon, Private, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 12

June 1979.

Chirume, Beaton, District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, 30 June

1979.

Chirume, J.M., Private, Five Squadron, Rhodesian Corps of Engineers, killed in action,

19 December 1979.

Chirwa, Isaac, Private, killed in action, 6 August 1979.

Chirwa, N., Sapper, Seven Squadron, Rhodesian Corps of Engineers, killed in action, 29

October 1979.

Chirwa, Nathan, Sapper, 7 Squadron, Rhodesian Corps of Engineers, died from shrapnel

wounds from a CT action. 5th November 1979.

Chitanga, Saveus, District Assistant, Internal Affairs, died on active service, 8th July

1977.

Chitate, Abraham A., Rifleman, Depot, Rhodesia Regiment, died with Rfn Katsidzira and

Mandeya in a vehicle accident. 5th November 1979.

Chitauro, Davison (aged34), Sergeant, Uniform, British South Africa Police, killed in a

vehicle accident, 22nd May 1979.

Chitima, Lancelot, L/Sergeant, Support Unit, British South Africa Police, killed in action

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in Makoni TTL, 7th March 1978.

Chitima, Petros, Agricultural Demonstrator, ADF, Internal Affairs, was murdered by CTs

at Melsetter, Op Trasher. 10 January 1977.

Chitima, Thomas (aged 21), F Troop, Support Unit, British South Africa Police, was

killed accidentally while on police duty. 27th January, 1978. BSAP ROH

Chitonga, Garandi, District Security Assistant, Keep Protection, Internal Affairs,

murdered by CTs, 16th July 1978.

Chitsoko, Cholas, Constable, British South Africa Police, murdered in the Zhombe TTL, 9

March 1978.

Chitsunge, Detective Constable, British South Africa Police, killed on active service, in

Mount Darwin area, 8 March 1975.

Chitsuvi, B., Trooper, JOC Rusape, killed in action, June-November 1979.

Chitupa, Rodgers, Guard, Guard Force, killed in action, 7 September 1979.

Chiutore, Pherious Clemence, District Assistant, Internal Affairs, murdered by terrorists,

16 September 1978.

Chivasa, M., Private, HQ, 1 Bde, was killed ina CT action, 15 January 1979.

Chivende, Elliot (aged 23), District Assistant, Regular, Internal Affairs, died from

gunshot wounds from Shumba Township, Sabi North TTL. 27th October 1976.

Chivere, F., Field Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, at Mudzi, 10 May 1976.

Chivinge, Michael, Guard, Guard Force, killed in action, 18 December 1977.

Chivisi, Tamba, Private, Two (Independent) Company, Rhodesian African Rifles, died

from wounds received in a contact near Karoi, 21st January 1979.

Chiwaremera, Kuwadzama, Guard, Guard Force, killed in action, Mazoe River, Mt

Darwin, 1979.

Chiwetu, Edward, Constable, British South Africa Police, died of wounds received in

action, 8 May 1979.

Chiyamuro, Trakisoni, District Security Assistant, Keep Protection, Internal Affairs, died

on active service, 11th October 1978.

Chizengwe, Pearson, Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action in a contact,

22 March 1977.

Choruwa, Thomas (aged 25), Constable, Zulu Alpha Troop, Support Unit, British South

Africa Police, murdered by CTs when he was home on leave in Hartley and buried in

Mhondoro Reserve. 5th October 1978.

Chorwadza, Nevison (aged 26), Sergeant, Uniform, Ground Coverage, British South

Africa Police, taken off a bus, shot and thrown down a mine shaft in Inyanga, killed in

action, 8th October 1977.

Chothia, Suleman Ahmed, Colour Sergeant, A Company, 1st Battalion, Rhodesia Defence

Regiment, killed in engagement with the enemy. 27th October 1978.

Choto, C., Corporal, Second Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 25

February 1980.

Chrispen, Rabson Marufu, Field Reservist, British South Africa Police, killed in action on

the Hulley farm at Tengwe, 23 February 1979.

Chundu, Adam Mukombwe (aged 48), Auxillary Constable, British South Africa Police,

killed during a contact in Karoi, 25th April 1979.

Clack, NS Patrol Officer, British South Africa Police, killed in an ambush, 19 May 1977.

Clark, Charles Bernard, Sergeant, killed in action, 26 February 1979.

Clark, Simon J., Trooper, 14 Tp, 3 Cdo, 1st Bn RLI, KIA. Died in the arms of his stick

leader from a gunshot wound in a contact in the south of the country. He was a New

Zealand national. 28th August 1978.

Clarke, E. C., Corporal, Two Independent Company, Rhodesia Regiment, killed on active

service, in a vehicle accident, 23 March 1977.

Clarke, George W. (aged 28), Support Commando, 1st Battalion, RLI, was killed in a

contact near the Rogogo airfield, east of Mayo, Makoni district, Op Thrasher. Fire Force

had been deployed but, in the firefight, George was badly wounded. He died in the

helicopter whilst being casevaced to Mtoko. George was born in Canada and was a

Vietnam veteran, serving in the Marine Corps, and was decorated twice with the Purple

Heart. 15th May 1977.

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Clayton, Clifford Thomas Chippy, Sapper, Rhodesian Corps of Engineers, was severely

injured when the Rhino detonated a boosted landmine in the Ngorima area east of

Chipinga. Two fence erectors on the back died immediately and Chippy was casevaced

by air to Umtali that morning but died. 10th March 1978. H Bomford

Cleland, James Gerard (aged 37), Detective Chief Inspector, CID, British South Africa

Police, died of cancer in his home at Gwelo, 9th October, 1979.

Clinton, Vernon (aged 26), Trooper, First Battalion, Rhodesian Light Infantry, died in

Bindura Hospital from injuries received when an army truck overturned. 8th May 1973.

Clipston, Maurice Ward Clippie (aged 48), Warrant Officer 2, 4th Battalion, Rhodesia

Regiment, was killed instantly in a FRELIMO and ZANLA mortar attack on the base camp

at Clydesdale, in the Burma Valley, Zimunya TTL. WO2 Clipston, Sergeant Lunderstedt,

Lance Corporal Bredenkamp and Rifleman Klew were victims from the attack and

Rifleman Halberstadt was killed in a contact during the follow up on the same day. 8th

August 1976.

Cloete, J. W., Cst, SAP. KIA died from a gun shot wound to the neck at the SAP base

Kazakilli near Victoria Falls. 4 October, 1974.

Cloete, Pieter Jacobus, Field Reservist, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 8

August 1978.

Cockroft, Mark Bryan (aged 20), Lance Corporal, OPA, 1st Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment,

died from multiple gunshot wounds in a vehicle ambush, Mazarabani, Centenary, Op

Hurricane. Cpl Davidson, L/Cpl Cockroft and Rfn Forbes (all OPA) and Private Matangira,

RhASC, were killed in the same incident. 23 April 1973.

Coey, John Alan (aged 24), Corporal, 2 Commando, 1st Battalion, Rhodesia Light

Infantry, was killed by a gunshot wound, Masoso TTL, near Rushinga, Op Hurricane. As a

medic, John was sent into the riverbed to attend to two injured soldiers when he was

also shot and killed. Ex SAS, the unit he joined the RLI and is originally from Colombus,

Ohio. 19th July 1975.

Coghill, A.R., Lance Corporal, 4 Independent Company, Rhodesia Regiment, killed on

active service, in a vehicle accident, 13 November 1976.

Coleman, Andrew Roy Andy (aged 20), Patrol Officer, Uniform, PATU, British South

Africa Police, killed in a vehicle ambush, Sinoia area, 21st June 1977.

Coleman, Mark Clive, Lance Corporal, C Company, Leader Training Unit, C Company,

Depot, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in a CT action, 23rd October 1978.

Collcutt, James Edwin Field Reservist, British South Africa Police, killed on active

service, 23 January 1977.

Collett, Jeffrey Donald Jeff, Lance Corporal, C Squadron, Special Air Service, was

killed on Op Gatling against the ZIPRA Camp at Mkushi, Zambia. 19th October 1978.

Collocott, B., Flight Lieutenant, Rhodesian Air Force, killed in action, taking off at Mapai

during Operation Aztec in a Dakota when hit by small arms fire, the starboard engine

was hit by an RPG7 rocket, 30 May 1977.

Colman, Aidan James, Trooper, First Battalion, Rhodesian Light Infantry, was killed at

Mapai in Mozambique during Operation Uric. Fourteen members of the Security Forces

and three members of the South African Air Force tragically lost their lives when Puma

164 was shot down by an RPG7 rocket. The SADF helicopter, call-sign Hotel 4, was hit

behind the pilot's seat, causing it to crash and burst into flames. 6th September 1979.

Conlon, Vincent John (aged 21), Patrol Officer, Uniform, British South Africa Police, was

killed in an ambush in Wedza, Op Thrasher. 13 January 1979.

Connolly, Kevin, Field Reservist, British South Africa Police, killed in action, Binga area,

21 December 1976.

Connor, William Bill Henry (45), Field Reservist, British South Africa Police, killed in

action from landmine, 24 September 1978.

Conrad, M., Constable, British South Africa Police, killed on active service, murdered on

leave by terrorists, 12 November 1976.

Conway, J BCR (Post), Corporal, C Squadron, Special Air Service, died in a vehicle

accident. 23rd October 1970.

Cook, Richard George, Lance Corporal, Selous Scouts, was killed in a convoy ambush in

the Nyajena TTL, near Ft Victoria, Op Repulse. In November 1976, one of the unit's most

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highly decorated soldiers, Sgt Head Wuranda, SCR BCR, was abducted by CTs whilst he

was on leave at home in the Nyajena TTL. Head was never seen again, but tragically it

was discovered that it was his own father who sold him out to the CTs, and since then,

Head's wife was being treated very badly in their home village. CO Lt Col Ron Reid-Daly

then made the decision to uplift Head's wife from the Nyajena to home her in the

Inkomo Barracks married quarters. A party of 12 Selous Scouts, led by the RSM, left in

two heavily armed vehicles to carry out the operation. Early the following afternoon,

they left Head's home, having picked up his wife and her belongings. There was only one

access road, the two vehicles drove into a well-sited ZANLA ambush at 16:10hrs, and in

the heavy cross-fire, L/Cpl Richard Cook, Sgt Chiutsi Ringisayi, Tpr Martin Rungwe and

Tpr John Whitfield were killed. Tpr Keith Moss died of his wounds en route to Ft Victoria

Hospital. Sgt Patrick Zambarah had also been injured and died eleven days later. 5th

February 1978.

Cooksley, C.A.C., Gunner, First Field Regiment, Rhodesian Artillery, killed on active

service, in a vehicle accident, 4 June 1973.

Cookson, Doug J. (aged 20), Lance Corporal, 1 Commando, First Battalion, Rhodesian

Light Infantry, was killed from gunshot wounds in a contact, Chibara Hills, Mt Darwin, Op

Hurricane. Four soldiers were killed on that day and 1 Commando named their pub The

28th in memory of the three that they lost. 28th February 1976.

Coom, Nicholas John, L/Cpl, 6th Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, died on active service. 4th

November 1977.

Cordell, David, Sergeant, Rhodesian Intelligence Corps, died on active service in a

grenade accident, 21 July 1978.

Cosmas, Corporal, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action by a gunshot

wound in a contact, 23 August 1967.

Cotton, Christopher Chris Reginald Neville (aged 25), Section Officer, E Troop, Support

Unit, British South Africa Police, was killed in an ambush in the Gutu district. 27th

January 1979. BSAP War division ROH

Courtney, Douglas Llewellyn (aged 38), Field Reservist, Field Reserve, Bristish South

Africa Police, was killed whilst on duty in the Mtoko area. 6th April 1978.

Courtney, Paul Martin (aged 23), Lieutenant, 4 Troop, 1 Commando, 1st Battalion,

Rhodesian Light Infantry, was killed in a contact, Op Thrasher. 1 Commando troops were

deployed against a ZANLA stronghold on a mountain. There was a fleeting contact near a

very large cave so after encountering heavy automatic fire; Paul called in a Lynx

airstrike. This, however, was unsuccessful so, Paul launched a frontal attack during

which he was shot and killed. 24th December 1977.

Covarr, P.T., Signaller, Rhodesian Signals Corps, Rhodesian Signals Corps, killed on

active service, in a vehicle accident, 28 March 1970.

Cowan, Peter John Mosey, Lance Corporal, Mortar Troop, Fifth Battalion, Rhodesia

Regiment, died in a vehicle ambush in the Makuti area, Urungwe district. 7th February

1978.

Cracknell, A., Sergeant, 1 Independent Company, Rhodesia Regiment, killed on active

service, in a vehicle accident, 5 April 1974.

Crane, Anthony G. (27), Lance Corporal, Tenth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed on

active service, in an accidental explosion, Ruda, Mutasa TTL, 17 August 1976.

Cremer, William Peter Pete (aged 31), Field Reservist, Police Anti-Terrorist Unit, British

South Africa, was killed in an ambush whilst on patrol in the Bindura area. 26th January

1977.

Crewe, J.G., Rifleman, Five Independent Company, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action

in a contact, 15 June 1976.

Cripps, Anthony Kenneth, Rifleman, 5th Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in a vehicle

accident, 8th October 1978.

Cripps, Clive Gordon Chippo Cripps, Sergeant, C Sqn, SAS, was killed by a bullet

wound to the stomach, whilst driving a Unimog, when 10 ZANLA ambushed his patrol at

Hot Springs, Op Thrasher, as it was deploying for Op Gaiter in the Manica Province of

Mozambique. 11th January 1979.

Cross, James, WO2, Rhodesian Intelligence Corps, killed in action, 24 August 1977.

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Crouch, Gary Caetano, Corporal, Ninth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action by

a landmine in the Rutenga area, 7th March 1977.

Crouch, Paul E., Field Reservist, British South Africa Police, Police, Anti-Terrorist Unit,

killed in action in a contact, 17 December 1976.

Crow, Jeremy Mario, Trooper, 1 Cdo, First Battalion, Rhodesian Light Infantry, was killed

at Mapai in Mozambique during Operation Uric. Fourteen members of the Security Forces



behind the pilot's seat, causing it to crash and burst into flames. 6th September 1979.

Cunningham, N.A., Field Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action at Chibi, 7 March

1977.

Cutmore, Brian Noel, Corporal, Rhodesian Air Force, killed in an air accident, when his

Alouette 111 collided with another, flown by Flight Lieutenant Fynn, on deployment near

Selukwe, 2 January 1979.

da Costa, Fransisco Daurt da Costa (aged 31), 11 Troop, 3 Commando, First Battalion,

Rhodesian Light Infantry, was killed from a gunshot wound in a contact, Battle of Hill 31,

Mutasa TTL, Mutasa district, Op Thrasher. He was shot and killed by a lone terrorist

running away from the sweep-line. He was casevaced to Ruda and then Umtali. 15th

November 1976.

da Silva-Chalheiros, N.A., Rifleman, First Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in

action, in a vehicle ambush, 17 May 1976.

Dambusa, Joseph, Field Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, at Concession, 30

April 1974.

Darck, R.C., Corporal, National Service, A Company, Rhodesia Regiment, killed on active

service, in a shooting accident, 25 September 1976.

Darley, John Darley (aged 19), Rfn, Depot, RhA, died from severe head injuries

sustained in a vehicle accident on the Rusape/Inyazura road. 17th January 1975.

Darne, Jean-Claude, Gunner, Rhodesian Artillery Regiment, 18 April 1979.

David, Edison., Private, killed in action, 1 June 1979.

Davids, Malik Abdul (aged 39), WO1, 2nd Battalion, RDR, died on active service. 18th

February 1979.

Davidson, Sydney Russell DMM, WO1, Sqn RhE, KIA when lifting a booby-trapped

landmine near Mtoko. 1st November 1977.

Davies, J., Private, First Battalion, Rhodesian Defence Regiment, killed in action, 7

January 1979.

Davison, Bruce (aged 23), Corporal, OPA, 4th Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, died from

multiple gunshot wounds in a vehicle ambush, Mazarabani, Centenary, Op Hurricane. Cpl

Davidson, L/Cpl Cockroft and Rfn Forbes (all OPA) and Private Matangira, RhASC, were

killed in the same incident. 23 April 1973..

Davison, Lance Corporal/Acting/Corporal, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed

in action by a gunshot wound, 13th August 1967.

Davison, Private, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action by a gunshot

wound, 8th April 1973.

Davy, Clive J. (aged 26), Officer Cadet, Ninth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in

action by a gunshot wound, 6th March 1975.

Dawkins, Stephen Charles Edward Chaz, Rifleman, B Company, 1st Battalion,

Rhodesia Regiment, killed during a contact while on call-up during university vacation,

14th December 1977.

Dawson, Joseph Tony (aged 32), Inspector, Echo Troop, Support Unit, British South

Africa Police, killed in a vehicle ambush in Mt Darwin area, 3rd June 1978.

Day, Martin L., Sapper, 5 Squadron, Rhodesian Corps of Engineers, died in a vehicle

accident. 30th October 1979.

de Arbreau, James Albert, Private, killed in action by a landmine, 3 October 1977.

de Barreto, Aleck, Rifleman, Two Independent Company, Rhodesia Regiment, died on


de Beer, Marthinus Johannes Jannie (22), Acting Corporal, First Battalion, Rhodesian

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Light Infantry, killed at night by a gunshot wound by the same group that had killed

another three soldiers during the day in Masoso TTL near Rushinga. Originally from

South Africa. 19th July 1975.

de Campos, Tpr Mario Fernando, Support Group 1 RLI mortar training specialist, 1 Cdo,

1st Bn RLI, KOAS with Cpl du Preez in a vehicle accident when their 2 5 rolled. 14

September 1977.

De Courpalay, D.R, Rifleman, Fourth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, 4

June 1978.

de Haas, R.C., Private, A Coy, 1st Bn RLI, was killed in a shooting accident on the

Congo border by an accidental discharge from a Bren gun. The first death in action in the

Rhodesian Light Infantry. 21st September 1961.

de Klerk, Theunis Christian, Regular Army. Killed in an ambush on his farm during a

rocket attack on his home. He was the Rhodesian Front MP for Lundi at the time.

de Klerk, William Willie Christoffel (31), Lance Corporal, Eighth Battalion, formerly

Sixth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed on active service, in a shooting accident on La

Belle Esperance Farm, Mt Darwin, 16th March 1976.

de Kock, John (aged 51), Private, 1st Battalion, RDR, died on active service. 10th

February 1979.

de Wilzem, Chris, Lance Corporal, D Squadron, Special Air Service, was killed with

L/Cpl Mennigke in Operation Melon in Gaza Province in Mozambique. 4th January 1978.

Delport, B. M., Officer Cadet, Rhodesian Air Force, killed on active service, in an air

accident, while flying a Vampire T55 near Gwelo, 3 June 1975.

Dennis, Private, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed on active service, 3 July

1967.

Dennison, A., Major, Second Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, in

shooting accident, 4 June 1979.

Devenish, Victor Donald (18), Smn, RhSigs. KOAS in vehicle accident near Binga, Op

Tangent, while deployed on Op Falcon (Clandestine Electronic Warfare Deployment). 4

August 1972.

Dewar, D.G., Rifleman, Fourth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, 22nd

December 1978.

Dhale, C., Aircraftsman, Rhodesian Air Force, killed in action, 13 March 1980.

Dicker, Michael Ian, Patrol Officer, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 3

September 1978.

Diedericks, Chrisopher Chris, Trooper, First Battalion, Rhodesian Light Infantry, was

killed from gunshot wounds in a contact, Chibara Hills, Mt Darwin, Op Hurricane. Chris

was tracking and up front when he was shot. Four soldiers were killed during five

contacts on that day and 1 Commando named their pub The 28th in memory of the

three that they lost. 28th February 1976.

Dimingo, John, Auxillary Constable, Auxillary Reserve, Special Branch, British South

Africa Police, was also deployed as a tracker with PATU, killed on active service or in

action. 30th October 1978.

Dimingo, Manuel (aged 23), F Troop, Support Unit, British South Africa Police, died on


Dodd, D., killed in action, 6th April 1977.

Dombo, Isaac, Private, 10th Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, died on active service, 26th

February 1978.

Donald, J. S., Field Reservist, British South Africa Police, killed on active service, in a

shooting accident, 26 April 1976.

Donaldson, Ian Hylton, Flt Lt, No 5 Sqn, RhAF, was killed in a Canberra B2 R2512 with

two airmen and Capt Warraker, en route to a ZANLA Base at Madulo Pan, Mozambique,

when hit by ground fire from Malvernia during Op Manyatela, 12 January 1977.

Donegan, Kevin Anthony (aged 22), Trooper, 8 Troop, 2 Commando, First Battalion,

Rhodesian Light Infantry, killed in action by a gunshot wound at Mukumbura TTL, Mt

Darwin. 18th September 1973.

Dongo, Zacariah, Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action in a contact, in

the Chikore TTL, 10 November 1976.

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Donnelly, Pete. Lance Corporal, is remembered as MAG gunner in 1 and 3 Commando

but there is no formal record of his passing, First Battalion, Rhodesian Light Infantry.

Circa October, 1977. FB

Donnelly, Stephen Michael Steve Campbell, Lance Corporal, C Sqn, Special Air Service,

was killed by friendly fire from a Vampire FB9 air strike in a combined SAS, RLI and

RhAf attack on a ZANLA base in the Chimoio area, Mozambique, Op Snoopy. E van der

Merwe, att SAS, was also killed in the incident. 21st October 1978.

Donzwa, Petros (aged 21), Constable, Support Unit, British South Africa Police, killed in

an accidental explosion, 7th December 1978.

Douglas, J., Lance Corporal, First Battalion, Rhodesia Defence Regiment, killed in

action, 22 November 1979.

du Plessis, D. Leon, Air Lieutenant, Rhodesian Air Force, killed in action by target

fixation while attacking a ground target while flying a Lynx. 2 September 1977.

du Plooy, Johannes Joe Matheus, Capt, 1 Cdo, 1st Bn, RLI, was killed at Mapai in

Mozambique during Operation Uric. Fourteen members of the Security Forces and three

members of the South African Air Force tragically lost their lives when Puma 164 was

shot down by an RPG7 rocket. The SADF helicopter, call-sign Hotel 4, was hit behind the

pilot's seat, causing it to crash and burst into flames. 6th September 1979.

du Preez, Cpl Theunis Johannes, Support Group 1 RLI mortar training specialist, 1 Cdo,

1st Bn RLI, KOAS with Tpr de Campos in a vehicle accident when their 2.5 rolled. 14

September, 1977.

du Toit, Andrew Jameson Gus, Second Lieutenant, Three Independent Company,

Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in a contact in the Inyanga area amongst wattle

plantations. As Gus was running in the clearing below power pylons he was shot. He died

in the casevac helicopter. 27th December 1979.

du Toit, G. H. F., Flight Lieutenant, Rhodesian Air Force, killed in action, when flying an

Alouette III which was hit by an RPG7 in Mozambique, 28 July 1978.

du Toit, J. H., Lieutenant, D Squadron, Special Air Service, was killed during Operation

Operation Melon in Gaza Province, Mozambique. 11th February 1978.

Dube, Alexander, Signalman, 6 Comp Squadron, Rhodesian Signals, died on active

service. 1st July 1977.

Dube, Alfred N., Sapper, 3 Squadron, Rhodesian Engineers, died from shrapnel wounds

in action. 20th November 1979.

Dube, Amos (aged 25), District Security Assistant, Keep Protection, Internal Affairs, died

on active service. 18th (or 22nd ) November 1977.

Dube, Artford, District Assistant, Regular, Internal Affairs, killed on active service at

Nuanetsi. 31st December 1976

Dube, Enock, District Assistant, Regular, Internal Affairs, died on active service. 3rd

October 1977.

Dube, Henry (aged 20), 1st Battalion, Rhodesia Defence Regiment, died on active

service. 10th December 1978.

Dube, Kunyama, District Security Assistant, Keep Protection, Internal Affairs, killed in

Nyamandhlovu. 9th May 1977.

Dube, Muthuseli, Sapper, 1 Squadron, Rhodesian Corps of Engineers, died in an

accidental explosion with seven engineers - Staff Sgt Tobias, Sgt Moriarty, L/Cpl Gonye,

Spr Binga, Dube, Majuta and Nyathi - at Victoria Falls when AP mines were being loaded

from underground storage. 5th January 1979.

Dube, Mzingwane, Dip Superintendant, ADF, Internal Affairs, murdered by CTs. 31st

March 1978.

Dube, Paul (aged 22), Constable, Uniform, BSAP, was killed when struck by a vehicle

whilst on cycle patrol in the Bulawayo suburbs. 11th February 1974.

Dube, Stanford, Private, 2nd Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in a contact, 1st

March 1977.

Dube, Takayisa, Comm Adv, Internal Affairs, murdered by CTs. 3rd July 1978.

Dube, Teresa, Clerk Typist, Internal Affairs, murdered by CTs. 2nd June 1979.

Duberley, LeRoy William, Corporal, One Squadron, Rhodesian Corps of Engineers, killed

in action, when shot down by an RPG7 in a Puma helicopter at Mapai on Operation Uric,

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6 September 1979.

Duncan, Alexander, Major, Army HQ, killed in action, 26 December 1979.

Dunezwe, B., Guard, Guard Force April 1977.

Duri, Denford, District Assistant, Regular, Internal Affairs, died on active service, 20th

October 1977.

Durrett, P.R., Senior Aircraftsman, Rhodesian Air Force, killed in action, in a Trojan

aircraft, R3244, when shot down by an SAM7 in Mozambique near Rushinga, 14 April

1974.

Dwyer, Stephen Steve M. (aged 27), Trooper, 11 Troop, Three Commando, First

Battalion, Rhodesian Light Infantry, was killed in a Fireforce deployment west from

Buffalo Range FAF. Tpr Dwyer was shot in the head when he went to the aid of his stick

leader Sgt McCall. Steve was a US national with service in Korea. 16th July 1979.

Dyson, George Herbert (aged 28), Rifleman, Fifth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, was

killed by friendly fire. George was part of a stick that had been assigned to all-round

defence of a broken down military vehicle. That night he had informed one of the new

conscripts that he was going a few metres away to relieve himself. Sadly, this message

was not heeded, and he was shot and killed by a member of the stick as he returned to

their position. 30th January 1978.

Dzimba, Fibion, Private, Second Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 31

July 1977.

Dzimba, S., Guard, Guard Force August 1978.

Dzingai, V., Guard, Guard Force June 1977.

Dzingayi, Sampson District Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, at Bikita, 6

December 1976.

Dzingirayi, Pangai (aged 25), Auxillary Constable, Police Reserve, British South Africa

Police, died on active service in tragic circumstances in Bikita, Op Repulse. 5th October

1979.

Dzobo, Hatikuri (aged 30), Sergeant, Ground Coverage, British South Africa Police, died

from injuries five days earlier from a vehicle accident on the Banket-Raffingora Road.

29th June 1978.

Ebiza, J., District Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, at Mudzi, 20 May 1976.

Eckard, Paul Andre (aged 53), Deputy Warden, Special Reserve, British South Africa

Police, died accidently on duty. 15th October 1976.

Edmunds, Christopher Bobo, 2 Commando, 1st Battalion, Rhodesian Light Infantry, was

killed by ground fire whilst being choppered back from Mozambique en route from a

ZANLA base called Rio, in the south of Mozambique near the Limpopo River during Op

Aztec. He was sitting the front nead the tech because he was so tall when the helicopter

came under ground fire. 30th May 1977

Edridge, S.R., Field Reservist, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 11 September

1979.

Edwards, B.J., Corporal, First Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, in a vehicle

ambush, 17 May 1976.

Edwards, Benjamin Rosely, Private, Second Battalion, Rhodesia Defence Regiment,

killed in action, 8 November 1979.

Edwards, N., Sergeant, Depot Rhodesia Regiment, killed on active service, in a vehicle


Edwards, V., Corporal June 1977.

Eeson, J., Private, killed in action, December 1977.

Eggleston, Peter Robin (aged 31), Corporal, 3 Commando, First Battalion, Rhodesian

Light Infantry, drowned whilst swimming in the Zambezi River at Nyamoumba, 12 miles

downstream from Chirundu and was swept away in the strong current. 15th February

1966.

Elias, J., Corporal killed in action, June 1978.

Elifon, Field Reservist, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 29 December 1977.

Elliot, Eland, Private, 2nd Battalion, RDR, died on active service. 18th January 1978.

Ellis, Michael Mark, Trooper, 1 Commando, First Battalion, Rhodesian Light Infantry,

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was killed by friendly fire during a sweep in a fire force call-out. 3rd March 1978.

Elsaesser, W.E. Eike, Trooper, 12 Tp, 3 Cdo, 1st Bn RLI, was killed in the follow up of

Mrs Mulligan, a woman who was kidnapped by CTs just outside Enterprise, during OP

Mulligan. Eike and Bruce McKend had been ordered to advance, along with two others in

their stick. As they approached a brick house in the kraal, they were killed instantly by 7

or 8 CTs in the building, from a distance of 10 m. Eike was a Canadian. 16th June 1979.

Emerick, Willem G.C. (28), Rifleman, Eighth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed on

active service from multiple shrapnel injuries in Kandeya TTL, Mt Darwin, 4 July 1975.

Enias Field Reservist, British South Africa Police, killed in action in a contact, 11 April

1974.

Enslin, Brian Louis, Trooper, 1 Cdo, First Battalion, Rhodesian Light Infantry, was killed

at Mapai in Mozambique during Operation Uric. Fourteen members of the Security Forces



behind the pilot's seat, causing it to crash and burst into flames. 6th September 1979

Erasmus, Francois Jacobus , Patrol Officer (31), Special Branch, British South Africa

Police, killed with another two policemen in action in a vehicle ambush, Inyanga area,

29th July 1977.

Erekan, Richard, Private, Second Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed 20 November

1978.

Erisha, Corporal, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action by a gunshot

wound in a contact, 18 March 1968.

Evanson, Field Reservist, British South Africa Police, killed in action in a contact, 23

March 1977.

Ewing, Ross Anthony, Sergeant, Rhodesian Intelligence Corps, killed in action, 12

December 1978.

Fairbanks, Peter Hendrik J., Lance Corporal, 5 (Indep) Company, RAR, was killed in the

Chipinga district. 2nd September 1978.

Falzoi, Fabio Giovanni, Second Lieutenant, 1 Commando, First Battalion, Rhodesian

Light Infantry, was killed on Operation Elbow in Zambia in contact with the Zambian

Army. 12th June 1978.

Fani, D., Guard, Guard Force killed in action, June 1978.

Fanner, Graeme Richard (aged 19), 2 Troop, 1 Commando, 1st Bn RLI, was killed by a

gunshot wound, in a contact during Op Mardon in Seguranca, Mozambique, in an attack

on a ZANLA base on the Luia (Ruya) River. As elements of 1 Commando were crossing

the river, Frelimo opened fire with an RPD, fatally wounding Graeme in the stomach. 31st

October 1976.

Farai, Corporal, killed during an attack on the DC camp at Mudzi - was returning fire

from the side of his married quarters when an RPG rocket hit and exploded inside his

home. January 1980.

Fararira, P., Field Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, at Mrewa, 7 February

1976.

Fazo, Peter (aged 22), Trooper, Selous Scouts died on active service. 16th February

1978.

Ferguson, L., WO1, Army HQ, killed in action, 5 March 1980.

Fergusson, George William, Field Reservist, British South Africa Police, killed in action,

22 March 1978.

Ferreira, A.J., Rifleman, Five Independent Company, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action

in a contact, 18 November 1976.

Fisher, Jeremy Lionel, Lieutenant, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in

action, 28 September 1977.

Fleming, J.M., Rifleman, Depot Rhodesia Regiment, killed on active service, in a vehicle


Flemming, Alexander Ian Flamo MFC (Ops), Flt Sgt Tech/Gnr, No 7 Sqn, RhAF, was

killed in the Mtoko area whilst flying in an Alouette III K-Car piloted by Charles Goatley.

He was killed by the same insurgent that shot Flt Sgt Jarvie in another helicopter. They

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were flying through the Nyadiri River gap just west of the base at Mtoko, Op Hurricane.

12 January 1978.

Flight, William Keith, Corporal, HQ, Rhodesian Army Service Corps, died from a heart

attack when on service. 22nd October 1976.

Floyd, K.J., Sapper, Four Squadron, Rhodesian Corps of Engineers, killed in action, 22

September 1979.

Fondo, Guard Danny, Guard Force, killed in action, 20 September 1979.

Forbes, John Turenne Vivian (aged 21), Rifleman, OPA, 1st Battalion, Rhodesia

Regiment, died from multiple gunshot wounds in a vehicle ambush, Mazarabani,

Centenary, Op Hurricane. Cpl Davidson, L/Cpl Cockroft and Rfn Forbes (all OPA) and

Private Matangira, RhASC, were killed in the same incident. 23 April 1973.

Foster, John John the Pom Robert Gretton (aged 24), Field Reservist, PATU, British

South Africa Police, killed in action from wounds received in Sipolilo, 10th July 1979.

Graduate from Cirencester, UK, and was managing in Victory Block.

Fouche, C., Second Lieutenant, Ninth Battalion, The Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action,

11 August 1977.

Fouche, Edgar (aged 35), Staff Sergeant, HQ RhMP, died on active service of a

pulmonary embolism in Wilkins Diseases Hospital, Salisbury, 7 July 1974.

Fourie, Lionel Barry, Corporal, P Troop, 10 Squadron, Rhodesian Corps of Signals, died

from a slef-inflicted gunshot wound while on active service. 24th October 1979.

Fourie, Pieter Cornelius, PDO, ADF, Internal Affairs, was murdered by CTs at Buhera.

18th February 1977.

Fox, Peter, Lance Corporal, One Squadron, Rhodesian Corps of Engineers, killed in

action, when shot down by an RPG7 in a Puma helicopter at Mapai on Operation Uric, 6

September 1979.

Fox, Ronald James, Sgt, 1 Bn GF, killed on active service. 19 September 1979.

Francis, Kenneth Layton E., Field Reservist, British South Africa Police, killed in action,

31 December 1979.

Francis, Robert Robbie, Trooper, 14 Tp, 3 Cdo, 1st Bn, RLI, was killed while in a sweep

line in a contact with 21 ZANLA, Mavuradon

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