Rhodesian Forces ‘Bush War’ Roll of Honour

1 was killed with another policeman when he was abducted and murdered by terrorists whilst on ground cover duties, Wankie TTL, Op Tangent

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 Mike’s 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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2 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.


3 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. 16 th 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. 29 th 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.


4 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


5 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 D’Arcy, 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,


6 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 20round 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.


7 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. 19 th January 1977. Brooks, Matthew C.T., Police Anti-Terrorist Unit, killed in action in an ambush near Fort


8 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, Grey’s 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. 31 st 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.


9 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.


10 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.


11 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.


12 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. 26 th 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.


13 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


14 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.


15 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


16 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. 5 th 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.


17 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 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. 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 Daurté 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. 17 th 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. 18 th 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 active service. 7th February 1978. de Beer, Marthinus Johannes ‘Jannie’ (22), Acting Corporal, First Battalion, Rhodesian


18 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. 10 th 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. 4 th 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 active service. 19th February 1978. 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.


19 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,


20 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 accident, 24 February 1970. 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,


21 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 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 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. 16 th 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 accident, 24 February 1970. 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


22 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, Mavuradonha Mts, Mt Darwin, Op Hurricane. 10th June 1979. Francis, Thomas, Private, B Company, First Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, 14th March 1978. Frank, Rodwell (23), Private, 3 Reserve Holding Unit, KIA 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. Fraser, Ian Lovat, Lieutenant, Eighth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, Mutasa South TTL, 6 August 1978. Fred, T., J/Corporal Guard Force, killed in action, May 1979. Freddy, W., Guard, Guard Force killed in action, September 1978. Friday, Bell Reginald, Field Reservist, British South Africa Police, killed in action from Karoi, 25th January 1979. Friedman, David Anson, Rifleman, Rhodesian Intelligence Corps, died from wounds received in a contact in Operation Thrasher, 9th July 1978. Friend, Jessie James, Rifleman, Rhodesian Intelligence Corps, killed in action, 21 November 1978. Frost, T., Private, killed in action, March 1979. Froud, Kenneth James (43), Field Reservist, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 6th March 1978. Fry, Gordon Hugh, Corporal, 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. Fulton, D. K., Gunner, First Field Regiment, Rhodesian Artillery, died in a vehicle accident, 4 October 1976. Fungura, Alfred, Extension Assistant, ADF, Internal Affairs, murdered by CTs. 24th


23 October 1977. Furau, R., District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, March 1979. Furber, Brian, Field Reservist, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 15 April 1979. Furness, Henry Lawrence H. ‘Geordie’, Trooper, Recce Troop, Support Commando, 1st Battalion, Rhodesia Light Infantry, was killed in the Op Thrasher area. Ex British Royal Marines. 14th October 1979. Fyfe, I., Senior District Officer Internal Affairs, killed in action, July 1979. Fynn, Edward Lewis, Corporal, killed in action by a landmine, 3 October 1977. Fynn, Kerry John, Flight Lieutenant, Rhodesian Air Force, killed in an air accident, when his Alouette 111 collided with another, flown by Flight Lieutenant R., Bolton, on deployment near Selukwe, 2 January 1979. Fynn, Stanley, Private, U Company, Second Battalion, Rhodesia Defence Regiment, died in a vehicle accident. 26th January 1980. Gamble, Francis S. (32), A/Corporal, 1 Reserve Holding Unit, killed in action in a contact, 19 August 1976. Gamble, Leroy Everard, Sergeant, killed in action, 2 October 1977. Gandanga, Shandare, Private, D Company, 1st Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, died when he fell out of a helicopter trying to grab a rifle magazine, 12th October 1978. Gandawa, Patrick (23), Field Reservist. Field Reserve, British South Africa Poilce. Killed in action in the Triangle area. 1st March, 1978. Gandidzwana, Ernest (aged 27), Constable, Uniform, British South Africa Police, was killed in a road accident near Mrewa. 1st February, 1974. Gandiwa, Alexander Muvengwa, District Assistant, Internal Affairs, died on active service, 20 September 1978. Ganga, K., Guard, Guard Force killed in action, May 1978. Ganhao, M.A.I., Corporal, D Squadron, Special Air Service, was killed in Operation Melon in the Gaza Province, Mozambique. 28th January 1978. Garden, Peter John (aged 28), Flight Sergeant – Tech/Gnr, No 7 Sqn, Rhodesian Air Force, was killed with another airman in an air accident at 03:00 hrs whilst flying an Alouette IIIB R5077 in heavy weather near Gwelo. 17th January 1972. Gardener, Byrne Rielly, ADF Pilot, Internal Affairs, was killed with three members when his aircraft detonated a landmine in the parking bay of the Mutawatawa airstrip in Maramba TTL, Mrewa. 19th February 1979. Garikayi, M., Guard, Guard Force, killed in action, January 1979. Garnett, Peter ‘Pete’ Martin MFC (Ops), Lance Corporal, 11 Troop, 3 Commando, First Battalion, Rhodesian Light Infantry, was killed in the Op Thrasher area. He received his MFC for being ‘particularly aggressive’ during the Battle of Hill 31 in Mutasa TTL during the previous year. 4th October 1977. Gash, Robert “Bob” James (aged 29), Detective Section Officer, CID, BSAP, was killed in a vehicle ambush on the Chesa Road, Mt Darwin, Op Hurricane. Bob and a colleague, Det Cst Choba were called out to a possible CT sighting in the Chesa Purchase Area. They were ambushed on the way back. Bob was killed instantly, but Choba managed to get clear, running through the bush to seek assistance. 15 th February 1979. Gatawa, Syrial, Lance Corporal, CTD, General Service Corps, died from gunshot wounds ina CT action, 11th October 1979. Gaze, Gerald Norman, Field Reservist, British South Africa Police, 1 June 1979. Geldenhuys, Ronald Olwen, Trooper, Four Troop, One Commando, First Battalion, Rhodesian Light Infantry, killed in action, 18 April 1979. Geoffrey, C., Sapper, Sqn RhE, was killed during anti-landmine operations. November 1977. George, P., Guard, Guard Force killed in action, June 1978. George, Private, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed on active service, in a shooting accident, 6 February 1973. George, Private, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 20 March 1973. George, Private, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action by a gunshot


24 wound in a contact, 2 June 1973. Gerricke, Lionel (aged 25), Smn, Sch of Signals, RhSigs, died from head injuries sustained in a vehicle accident on the Bulawayo/Salisbury road Gibson, R.R., Rifleman, Two Independent Company, Rhodesia Regiment, died, 8 May 1970. Gift, M., Private, Three Brigade Support Company, killed on active service, in a shooting accident, 7 March 1976. Gildenhuys, Ronald Owen ‘Pig’ (aged 19), Trooper, 4 Trp, 1 Cdo, 1st Bn, RLI, died from gunshot wounds, Msana TTL, Bindura district, during Op Enterprise. Elements of 1 Cdo Fire Force were engaged in their second contact in the area when Pig and Cpl Nicky van Niekerk were shot and killed. 18th April, 1979. Gillepsie, M., Patrol Officer, British South Africa Police, killed in action, February 1979. Gillies, S., Patrol Officer, British South Africa Police, killed in action, December 1978. Ginyilitshe, Athenetious Hadevi (aged 20), Trooper, Selous Scouts, was killed by a gunshot wound in a contact, Mt Darwin. 9th July 1976. Givemore, S., Auxillary Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, December 1978. Givemore, Stephen, Auxiliary Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 2 January 1979. Glen, William John Albert, Patrol Officer, British South Africa Police, 14 September 1979. Goddard, K.W., Air Sub Lieutenant, Rhodesian Air Force, killed on active service, in an air accident, when flying a Canberra B2 near Musengedzi, 4 April 1974. Goko, Felix, Private, Second Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 22 December 1979. Gomera, Patrick, Acting Keep Sergeant, Guard Force, killed in action, 4 September 1979. Gomo, Private, killed in action, November 1978. Gomo, Tafuma, District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, 25 September 1979. Gondoro, Johane (aged 51), Sergeant, Uniform, British South Africa Police, murdered by terrorists with DA Mushonga when on leave in Musembara TTL, Bindura, 30th October 1976. Gonye, Gift, Lance Corporal, 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. Gordon, B.K., Air Lieutenant, Rhodesian Air Force, killed on active service, by ground fire during Operation Miracle in Mozambique, while flying a Hunter FGA9, 3 October 1979. Gore, Makuwire, Principal District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, 3 July 1979. Goriath, Simon, Trooper, killed in action, 27 May 1979. Gorojena, Peter N. (20), District Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, Mazarabani PV, Centenary, 25 August 1976. Gough, Raymond F. (aged 49), Field Reservist, Field Reserve, British South Africa Police, was killed by a landmine. He and FR Calder 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. Raymond was one of two Chief Education Officers and on call-up. 8th January 1977. Gous, Benjamin ‘Benny’ Joseph (21), Senior Cadet, National Service, Internal Affairs, killed in action by a landmine explosion in the Belingwe District that may have been triple-boosted, 3 July 1979. Govo, D., Private, Depot, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 7 September 1979. Graham, John Barry ‘Chunky’ (aged 22), Corporal, Selous Scouts, was on an exercise


25 when he was killed by a ricochet from a tree at Kariba. 13th November 1975. Graham, J.P., Sergeant, Rhodesian Air Force, killed in action by ground fire while flying in an Alouette IIIB in the Inyanga area, on 18 July 1976. Grainger, Collin, Private, killed in action, 16 September 1978. Granlund, Alan, Corporal, a Medic with Two Independent Company, Rhodesia Regiment, was killed in a motor vehicle accident on the Zambezi Escarpment. 17 September 1978. Green, Kevin Christopher (aged 19 years), Rfn, RDR, died in a shooting accident. 15 January 1977. Gregory, Nicholas J.R., Rifleman, Rhodesian Intelligence Corps-Psychological Operations Unit, killed in action in a contact, 9 November 1976. Greig, William, Rifleman, National Service,died in a vehicle accident on active service, 11th October 1977. Greyvesteyn, Alfred William ‘Gravy’, Trooper, Recce Tp, Spt Cdo, 1st Battalion, Rhodesian Light Infantry, was killed by ‘friendly fire’ when a patrol was settling in for the night near a strong ZIPRA and Zambian Army presence, 15th December 1979. Grierson, James H. (21), Cadet Internal Affairs, killed in action, Wankie, 25 August 1976. Griffin, Clive Warwick, Trooper, 3 Commando, 1st Battalion, Rhodesia Light Infantry, died in a vehicle accident. 7th October 1977. Griffin, Royston Albert “Roy” (aged 23), Uniform, British South Africa Police, died in a motorcycle accident at Cncession. 5th November 1972. Griffiths, M.F., Rifleman, First Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, 16 September 1979. Grobbelaar, Conrad Jacobus (aged 33), Rifleman, 5th Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment. Rfn Grobbelaar, Lottering and van Zyl died in a vehicle accident while on active service. 7 th October 1977. Groom, Peter John (18), Rifleman, Two Independent Company, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action by a landmine, 3 September 1976. Guest, O., Private, November 1977. Gumbo, Baron, Rifleman, Fourth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, 4 January 1979. Gumbo, M., District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, March 1979. Gumbo, Owen, Sergeant, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 3 April 1978. Gumbo, Sikuta, District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, 19 August 1979. Gumede, E., Constable, British South Africa Police, murdered by terrorists, 1 December 1978. Gutza, Richard Constable, British South Africa Police, Support Unit, killed in action in a contact, Chiduku TTL, 25 September 1976. Guvava, Vengayi Severino, Sergeant, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 6 December 1978. Gwafa, Jacob, Corporal, First Battalion, Rhodesian Africa Rifles, killed in action, 19 April 1978. Gwanyanya, Aaron, Extension Assistant, ADF, Internal Affairs, murdered by CTs, 8th July 1977. Gwatidzo, G., Guard, Guard Force July 1978. Gwatirenga, Adam Hugo (21), Lance Corporal, 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. Gwenda, Patrick (29), Detective Constable, CID, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 3rd March 1977. Gwenezi, Silindile, Private, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 14 May 1979. Gwenjeri, T. Staff Sergeant, Rhodesian Corps of Engineers, killed in action, 5 January


26 1979. Gwirize, P., Private, killed in action, May 1979. Habakkuk, Eric Cecil, Rifleman, 5 (Indep) Coy, RR, was killed in a contact in the Honde Valley, Op Thrasher. 10th May 1977. Hahn, Manfred, Police Reservist, killed on active service in a shooting accident while guarding a farmhouse. Haigh, P.W., Air Lieutenant, Rhodesian Air Force, killed on active service, while crashlanding a Vampire FB52 after being hit by FRELIMO anti-aircraft fire at Vanduzi crossroads after attacking Chimoio during Operation Dingo 23 November 1977. Halberstadt, Frederik Wilhelm Theodorus “Fred” (aged 20), Rifleman, 4th Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, died from a gunshot wound in a contact. During the night, FRELIMO and ZANLA attacked the F Company base camp at Clydesdale, in the Burma Valley, Zimunya TTL. WO2 Clipston, Sergeant Lunderstedt, Lance Corporal Bredenkamp and Rifleman Klew were victims. A follow up was sent out at first light. Fred was killed in a contact later in the day. 8th August 1976. Hales, Christopher Allen (20), A/Corporal, Depot, Rhodesia Regiment, murdered on leave in an ambush on the Solusi Road outside Bulawayo, 14 August 1977. Hallett, Eric Gerald (aged 51), Police Reservist, Recce Unit, British South Africa Police, died in a vehicle accident with Auxillary Constable Tazvivinga on the Fort Victoria/Beitbridge road. 21st October 1978. Hamamiti, P., District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, 26 December 1978. Hamandishe, Vernon, District Assistant, Internal Affairs, died on active service. 30th January 1979. Hamandishe, Zindoga, Sergeant, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 31 March 1979. Hamp-Adams, Frank, Corporal, Rhodesian Intelligence Corps, killed when his vehicle hit a landmine, 11 June 1977. Hancock, John Rodney, 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. Handson, Christopher, Private, Second Battalion, Rhodesia Defence Regiment, died from injuries received in a vehicle accident. 26th January 1980. Hanganayi, F., Sapper, Three Squadron, Rhodesian Corps of Engineers, killed in action, 28 November 1979. Hanson, Peter Leonard (aged 31), Field Reservist, Field Reserve, British South Africa Police, stick leader of the patrol which was accompanied by Parks Ranger Glen Tatham were on tracks of about seven ZANLA heading towards the border in the Chimanimani mountains. In the contact, one was wounded in the leg and remained hidden in bracken covered open ground but he rapidly sniped and killed FR Hanson, Holstenburg and Hunt before he was captured by reinforcements. 20th October 1977. Hapelt, Basil Carl (aged 31), Section Leader, Field Reservist, PATU, British South Africa Police, died in a shooting accident while leading his PATU stick, 8th January 1977. BSAP ROH Hardy, Anthony John (aged 19), Corporal, 3 (Independent) Company, Rhodesia Regiment, was killed in action. 14th October 1976. Hardy, James MFC (Ops), Captain, Support Company, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, was killed in the Mtoko area, Op Hurricane. On that morning elements of 1RAR Fire Force were deployed by helicopter from Mtoko, guided by a PRAW aircraft, to a sighting of CTs. Following a frantam strike by a RhAF Lynx, the troops deplaned near a dry riverbed where 40-50 well-armed CTs had been seen to enter. With stop groups in place, troops cautiously conducted a sweep along the riverbed, and in doing so drew fire from CTs. Jim was shot and killed. It would have been his last day with the battalion before being posted to Army HQ. As a rifleman, Jim had first served with the 1st Bn Royal Australian Regiment, seeing service in Vietnam from March 1968 to February 1969 then undertook officer training. In the mid-1970s, Jim resigned this commission and left


27 for Rhodesia where he enlisted with the RAR. 14th November 1978. Hardy, Michael Kenneth “Mick” OLM, Captain, Selous Scouts, was killed from a gunshot wound during training at Brady Barracks. 12th May 1979. Harlow, Michael John ‘Mike’ (aged 38), Detective Inspector, Special Branch, British South Africa Police, was killed during hot pursuit from Maitengwe TTL, Bulalima Mangwe district into Botswana. Mick was shot in the fire fight that was triggered as his stick entered the kraal. FR John McLean was also wounded and was extracted the following morning by helicopter. 18th February 1977. Harmer, Anthony Maxwell, Lance Corporal, 1st Battalion, Rhodesia Light Infantry, died in a vehicle accident while on active service. 14th October 1977. Harris, K.E., Field Reservist, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 9 November 1979. Harris, Mark Anthony, Trooper, Grey Scouts, died on active service, 11th October 1977. Harrison, Charles ‘Charlie’, WO2, Sqn RhE, died as a result of injuries sustained when the army truck he was travelling in overturned on the Birchenough Bridge/Chipinga road. 1st June 1979. Hartley, Edward James, Rifleman, 6 (Independent) Company, Rhodesia Africa Rifles, died ina vehicle accident in the Op Thrasher area. 12th October, 1978. Hartley, Stephen Christopher ‘Chaucer’, Trooper, C Sqn, Special Air Service, Died from gunshot wounds received in Gaza Province, Mozambique. 6th June 1979. Hasani, Abel, A/Corporal, killed in action, 1 June 1979. Havnar, Douglas Gordon Charlese, Captain, Support Company, 10 RR, killed in an air accident, when his Alouette 111 collided with another, flown by Flight Lieutenant Fynn, on deployment near Selukwe, 2 January 1979. Hawkes, David, Air Sub-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. Hayworth, Roderick Charles (aged 38), Temporary Warrant Officer Class 2, F Company, 4th Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, was killed from multiple injuries in a mortar and small arms attack on a base camp shortly after midnight just south of Chikore, Tanda TTL, Buhera district, Op Repulse. WO2 Hayworth and Rfn Lovie died in the attack and Cpl Newman died the following day. 14th October 1976. Heard, Alan David (aged 20), Rifleman, 1 Troop, 1 Independent Company, Rhodesia Regiment, was killed in a contact. 17th February 1977. Heard, Barrington (aged 23), Pilot, Thornhill, Rhodesia Air Force, died from multiple injuries sustained in a road accident at Guinea Fowl near Gwelo. 22nd August 1971. Heckler, Richard Arnold (aged 24), Lance Corporal, 1 (Independent) Company, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in a vehicle ambush. 4th April 1977. Helly, Edward Francis (aged 49), Flt Sgt, Reserve RhAF, died froma heart attack at the Forward Air Field (FAF) Kariba. 13th February 1974. Henry, R., Corporal First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed on active service, in a vehicle accident, 23 September 1974. Herbst, Andrew Daniel (aged 39), Field Reservist, Field Reserve, British South Africa Police, died from a heart attack after collapsing on the rifle range. 27 th October 1977. Herman, W., Captain, Fourth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, 9 December 1977. Hess, A., National Service Patrol Officer, British South Africa Police, killed in action, May 1978. Hewitt, Timothy Charles PDG (Post), Section Officer, OC, Support Unit, British South Africa Police, Drove into a vehicle ambush and even though he had sustained a mortal abdominal wound, he returned fire and directed a follow up. He died of his wounds in Salisbury Hospital. 23rd February 1977. Hickey, Robert ‘Rob’ John S., Temporary Sergeant, A Company, Second Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, was killed by an elephant. 26th January 1978. Hickman, Richard John Selwyn, Trooper, Special Air Service, died of wounds received in action, 7 June 1979. Hill, A., Lance Corporal, Two Independent Company, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in a land


28 mine explosion which rolled a truck, 26 June 1977. Hill, Jeffrey (aged 29), Sergeant, C Company, 6th Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, died when the right wheel of the Landrover that he aws driving detonated a ZAPU-laid landmine in the Chete Game Reserve west of Lake Kariba. 28th October 1972. Hill, Michael Fenton (aged 20), Unifrom, British South Africa Police, died in a vehicle acident near Marandellas on the Salisbury/ Umtali Road. 13th February 1972. Hill, Michael R.(29), Flight Lieutenant, Rhodesian Air Force, killed on active service, in an air accident, while flying an Alouette IIIB R5117 near the main gate to New Sarum when it roled onto its back, 1 July 1970. Hlabiso, L., Recruit, Depot, Rhodesian African Rifles, died on active service. 14th October 1977. Hodes, Ernest Geoffrey, Corporal, Rhodesian Intelligence Corps, killed on active service in a vehicle accident, 3 July 1977. Holland, Goode (19), Private, 1 RDR, killed in action, Karanda Mission Mt Darwin, 14th March 1976. Holley, Michael George Preston, Lance Corporal, Fifth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, 13 August 1978. Hollywood, Robert, Field Reservist, British South Africa Police, died on duty, 15 April 1979. Holmes, A., Lance Corporal, June 1977. Holstenburg, Harald (aged 40), Field Reservist, Field Reserve, British South Africa Police, the patrol which was accompanied by Parks Ranger Glen Tatham were on tracks of about seven ZANLA heading towards the border in the Chimanimani mountains. In the contact, one was wounded in the leg and remained hidden in bracken covered open ground but he rapidly sniped and killed FR Hanson, Holstenburg and Hunt before he was captured by reinforcements. 20th October 1977. Holt, Robert David Alexander Hughtrede (aged 45), Asst Comm, Uniform British South Africa Police. Died from a pulmonary embolism. 8th July 1970. Holtzhausen, Jannie, Sergeant, 2 Rhodesian Corps of Engineers, killed in action while on mine field maintenance near the Mozambique border, August 1979. Hope, Richard John “Bob” (aged 17), 9 Troop, 2 Commando, 1st Battalion, First Battalion, Rhodesian Light Infantry, was killed in the Chipinga area, Op Thrasher, whilst en route by helicopter to a CT sighting. The aircraft was subjected to CT ground fire, taking two hits, resulting in Bob's death. 11th October 1976. Houghton, Andrew Petrie “Andy”, Trooper, 3 Commando, First Battalion, Rhodesian Light Infantry, was killed at Lusitu, near Sinszongwe, Zambia, Op Tepid. A major offensive was carried out on the camp. 3 Commando troops were in the main assault on the camp's well concealed bunkers when Andy was fatally wounded by a gunshot to the head. 21st October 1979. Hove, Office, Private, One Psychological Operations Unit, killed in action, 29 September 1979. Hovell, Peter William (aged 37), Section Leader, Field Reserve, British South Africa Police was killed in an ambush in Mazoe area. 13 January 1979. Hudson-Beck, John Edgar (aged 23), District Officer, Internal Affairs, killed by a landmine, Melsetter, having served at Chiredzi and Mudzi, previously an instructor at Chikurubi with Internal Affairs. Was a NS instructor in the Army with Intake 130, 12 August 1976. Hughes, Robin Stanley (aged 33), Second Lieutenant, Tracker Combat Unit / Selous Scouts, killed in action by a gunshot wound during a pseudo operation which resulted in a contact at night, Centenary. 18th October 1973. Hukuimwe, Chawawona, 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. Hulley, Roy Richard (aged 27), Flight Lieutenant, No 2 Squadron, Rhodesian Air Force, killed on active service in an air accident, while flying a Vampire T11 at Katanga Range near Que Que, 21st October 1976.


29 Human, J.A., Field Reservist, British South Africa Police, killed on active service, 17 October 1976. Humanikwa, Private, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed on active service, in a shooting accident, 10 March 1977. Humbasha, Gibson, District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, 5 May 1979. Hungwe, Emerson, Private, Second Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 8 April 1979. Hunt, G. Vivian, Field Reservist, British South Africa Police, killed in action in a contact, 16 November 1976. Hunt, Robin Charles (aged 26), Field Reservist, Field Reserve, British South Africa Police, the patrol which was accompanied by Parks Ranger Glen Tatham were on tracks of about seven ZANLA heading towards the border in the Chimanimani mountains. In the contact, one was wounded in the leg and remained hidden in bracken covered open ground but he rapidly sniped and killed FR Hanson, Holstenburg and Hunt before he was captured by reinforcements. 20th October 1977. Hurley, H., Rifleman, killed in action, December 1977. Hussey, Godfrey Kenneth, NS Intake 155, 4 (Indep) Coy, RAR, died in a vehicle accident near Milibizi, Op Tangent. 19th February, 1978. Hussey, William, Private, was killed in an acidental shooting. 15 th February 1978. Hutchesson, Sean Richard, Corporal, 2 Sqn, RhE, was killed on active duty. 16th March 1978. Hutchinson, R., Sergeant, Special Air Service, killed in action near Maputo, Mozambique, 30 January 1981. Idensohn, B.T., Lance Corporal, One Rhodesian Armoured Car Regiment, killed in action, 2 September 1979. Indebele, Doctor, District Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, in Wankie, 17 November 1976. Isaac, Field Reservist, Field Reserve, British South Africa Police, died in an accident in the Chinamora TTL, Salops. 21st January 1978. Isaac, H., Private, killed in action, December 1978. Isaac, K., Guard, Guard Force killed in action, September 1978. Isaki, R., Guard, Guard Force, killed in action, May 1979. Ismail, Y., Private, killed in action, June 1979. Ismail, Yussuf, Private, died of wounds received in action, 16 July 1979. Jack, John, WO2 Sixth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, was killed in a shooting accident. 15th February 1977. Jack, M., Private, killed in action, December 1978. Jackman, Dennis J. (27), Corporal, Eighth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action by a gunshot wound, Marymount Mission, Rushinga, 22 September 1975. Jackman, Robert ‘Rob’ Leslie (aged 31), Field Reservist, Field Reserve, British South Africa Police, died in Andrew Fleming Hospital from wounds received eleven months previously when escorting ore to be crushed in Madziwa. The convoy was ambushed by 12 CTs in July 1979. FR Jackman was mortally wounded and FR Gambari received a leg wound. Their Landrover was disabled and Rob was incapacitated but FR Gambari provided covering fire while the ore trucks blocked the attackers and Rob was uplifted. 14th February 1980. Jackson, Gordon, Private. 1st Battalion, Rhodesia Defence Regiment. Killed in action, March 1978. Jackson, Noel Richard, Patrol Officer, Special Branch, British South Africa Police, killed in action in Nyamaropa TTL. 13th November 1977. Jackson, P., Private, Three Protection Company, killed in action by a landmine, 11 March 1976. Jakata, Isaac., Private, Second Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed 13 June 1977. Jakopo, N, Auxilliary Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 1 November


30 1979. Jakopo, Never, Auxiliary Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 5 November 1979. James, D.C., Field Reservist, British South Africa Police, killed on active service, in a shooting accident, 26 April 1976. James, David Robert (24), Detective Section Officer, British South Africa Police, killed in action, Chibi TTL, 29 August 1979. Jameson, Charles ‘Charlie’, District Assistant, Kp Prtn, Internal Affairs, was killed with another member by CTs in the Plumtree area, Op Tangent. 16th January 1978. Jani, Mackensie, Corporal, 1st Battalion, Guard Force, died on active service. 6th November 1979 January, S., District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, May 1977. Jaravaza, Clever (19), Constable, R Troop, Support Unit, British South Africa Police. Was killed during a contact. 31st July 1978. Jarvie, Henry ‘Hutch’ MFC (Ops), Flt Sgt – Tech/Gnr, No 7 Sqn RhAF, was killed whilst flying in an Alouette III, piloted by Norman Maasdorp, and by the same insurgent that shot Flt Sgt Fleming who was in another helicopter. His MFC citation was for bravery, distinguished service and continuous devotion to duty in the Ops sphere. They were flying through the Nyadiri River gap just west of the base at Mtoko, Op Hurricane. 12 January 1978. Jeary, A., Inspector, British South Africa Police, killed in action, December 1977. Jeche, Tarupwa. Corporal. Eighth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, 5th March 1979. Jeep, N., Recruit, CTD, killed in action, 29 September 1979. Jeffery, John Henry (29), DSO, SB, British South Africa Police, killed in action, in a terrorist incident in Luveve Township, Bulawayo, 2 September 1976. Jelley, Leonard William, Field Reservist, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 14 December 1979. Jemna, Stanley, Constable, British South Africa Police, Support Unit, killed in action in a contact, 6 June 1976. Jennings, C., Sapper, Rhodesian Corps of Engineers killed in action, July 1979. Jobson, A., Private, Six Protection Company, killed on active service, in a vehicle accident, 27 September 1976. Joe, E., WO2 September 1977. Joel, Efias, Guard, Guard Force, killed in action, 18 May 1978. John, Lance Corporal, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 21 March 1974 John, M., Corporal, Second Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 7 July 1979. John, Private, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action by a gunshot wound, 7 December 1974. Johnson, Charles Frederick, Trooper, Grey Scouts, killed in action in a contact, 28 th March 1977. Johnson, N., Trooper, First Battalion, Rhodesian Light Infantry, killed in a training accident with a mortar, May-June 1968. Johnston, Alan T. (aged 21), Trooper, 2 Commando, First Battalion, Rhodesian Light Infantry, was killed when he struck by the blades of a helicopter, near Kanyemba, Sipolilo district. Alan got caught between a steep incline and the blades when deplaning. 13th May 1969. Johnston, Bruce Hugh, Sergeant, Eighth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, died in a vehicle accident whilst deploying on the Rusape /Juliasdale road near the Brondsbury Park Hotel on the edge of Makoni TTL, Op Thrasher. Johnston, Robert Hugh Bathgate (aged 59), Colonel, Director, Military Studies, Army, died in Salisbury Central Hospital from cardio-vascular complications. 9th February 1973. Johnstone, Brian John Ernest (aged 45 years), DC, Regular Intaf, died of a gunshot wound to the head, Binga. 11 January 1970. Jojo, C., Guard, Guard Force killed in action, May 1978.


31 Jojo, Hofisi, Keep Sergeant, Guard Force, killed in action by a landmine, 17 September 1978. Joketera, Gervas District Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, in Bikita, 24 November 1976. Joly, Steven Richard (aged 19), Patrol Officer, Uniform, British South Africa Police, killed on active service. 27th October 1979. Jomairwa, C., Guard, 1st Battalion, Guard Force, died on active service. 22nd October 1979. Jones, E., Private, killed in action, March 1978. Jones, Henry, Private, killed in action, 16 September 1978. Jones, J.R., Rifleman, Fifth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action by a landmine, 19 November 1976. Jones, Michael Alan, Sergeant, 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. Jonga, Obadiah, Constable, British South Africa Police, died of wounds received in action, 24 April 1979. Jongwe, Elias, Private, Second Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed on active service in an accidental contact with another Army unit, 19 April 1978. Jongwe, Shati, Corporal, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 29 May 1977. Josam, C., Private, killed in action, June 1978. Joubert, Salomon., Flight Sergeant Rhodesian Air Force, killed on active service, in a training accident after falling 400 feet while climbing the Chimanimani Mountains on an Outward Bound course, 11 December 1971. Joule, John, Private, Tenth Battalion, The Rhodesia Regiment, murdered by terrorists, 30 March 1979. Juda, Lysias, Guard, Guard Force, died of wounds received in action, 27 June 1979. Julius, Tshengena, Internal Affairs, killed in action, at Beit Bridge 27 December 1976. July, M., District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, May 1978. June 1979. Juta, Ronnie, Guard, Guard Force, killed in action, 16 April 1979. Kabasa, Lazaro, District Assistant, Internal Affairs, was killed in action near Mtoko, 29 June 1976. Kabasa, Michael (28), Field Assistant, Internal Affairs, was abducted by CTs on 14th June but his body with gunshot wounds was only found near Mtoko later. 27 June 1976. Kabunu, Albert (41). Constable, British South Africa Police, murdered while on a bicycle patrol in the Lomagundi district, 9 July 1977. Kagona, Jivas, District Security Assistant, Home Affairs, killed in action, 22 December 1979. Kagoro, G., Ext Sup Internal Affairs, May 1977. Kaitano, Ben (aged 41), Detective Constable, Special Branch, British South Africa Police, was killed with PO Underwood in an ambush north of Karoi in the Mukwichi TTL, Op Hurricane. 17th November 1978. Kakhanga, District Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, at Rushinga, 18 February 1977. Kala, Keshav G. (42), Lance Corporal, 3 Reserve Holding Unit, KIA 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. Kaluwe, George Neo Kaluwe (aged 37), Sergeant, Sigs Sqn, 2 Bde, died from head injuries sustained in a vehicle accident on the Salisbury/Mtoko road. 11 th January 1977. Kamambo, Ezekiel, SDA, Regular, Intaf, died on active service. 18th February 1977. Kamau, F., Junior Corporal, Guard Force, killed in action, 10 April 1979. Kambange, Kezias, District Assistant, Internal Affairs, died on active service, 19th January 1979. Kambange, P., District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, January


32 1979. Kamusopani, R., Private, Army, died on active service. February 1978. Kande, J., Guard, Guard Force September 1977. Kandeya, Geography, Corporal, Keep Protection, Internal Affairs, murdered whilst on leave, 16th October 1978. Kandimiri, Peter Shoniwa, District Security Assistant, Keep Protection, Internal Affairs, died on active service. 17th October 1979. Kangayi, Lance Corporal, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action by a gunshot wound, 7 December 1974. Kanjani, Michael, Private, Second Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 12 November 1979. Kanosi, D., Auxillary Constable, British South Africa Police, murdered on leave in Gutu, 8 April 1979. Kanyoka, Chemunhu, Guard, Guard Force, killed in action, 27 May 1979. Kapa, O., Guard, Guard Force killed in action, September 1978. Kapisa, Augustine, Private, killed in action, 24 September 1978. Kapito, Ivan, Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 17 December 1978. Karikogah, P., Auxillary Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, November 1978. Karim, F., Private, June 1977. Karoni, Private, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action by a gunshot wound, 13 August 1967. Kasawaya, Martin, Guard, PV Prtn Group, Guard Force, was killed in a CT action, 5th February 1979. Kaschula, Frederick Martin (20), Rifleman, Second Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, in an ambush, Chikwarakwara, Sengwe TTL, Chiredzi, 15 September 1976. Died with Cpl O’Reilly. Kaseke, N., Auxillary Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, March 1979. Kashanga, Chihuri, DSA, Kp Prtn, Intaf, was killed in action at Rushinga, Op Huricane. 18th February 1977. Kasket, S., District Security Assistant, Kp Prtn, Internal Affairs, died on active service, 20th January 1979. Katete, Fanuel Mustaph (aged 30), Sergeant, Ground Coverage, British South Africa Police, died from wounds received in action. 10th February 1978. Katsidzira, Lucian, Rifleman, Depot, Rhodesia Regiment, died with Rfn Chitate and Mandeya in a vehicle accident. 5th November 1979. Katuku, Stachio, District Security Assistant, Kp Prtn, Internal Affairs, died on active service, 21st January 1979. Kavoko, H., Guard, Guard Force killed in action, September 1978. Kawadza, Kenneth, Field Reservist, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 12 June 1978. Kayisa, Widi, Guard, Guard Force, killed in action, 31 July 1978. Kee, Thomas James (aged 27), Corporal, Depot, Rhodesian Armoured Car Regiment, died in a vehicle accident in Ngorima TTL, Melsetter. 25th October 1975. Kefasi, Lance Corporal, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 19 May 1972. Keith, Alan MacDonald ‘Bush’ (aged 22), Field Reservist, CID, British South Africa Police, died from wounds sustained from friendly fire in Wedza, Op Thrasher. 17th January 1979. BSAP ROH Kelly, Marthinus ‘Martin’ Johannes (23), Corporal, Ninth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, in a vehicle ambush, 15 May 1976. Kelly, Michael David, Sergeant, 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. Kembo, Corporal, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action by a gunshot wound, 3 August 1973. RAR ROH Kerah (aged 35), Sergeant, Uniform, British South Africa Police, died of natural causes


33 in Kariba Hospital, 8th October, 1974. Kerr, J.S., Rifleman, Second Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, 22 November 1979. Kesby, T.D., Rifleman, Fifth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, 21 November 1979. Keyter, Gerrit, Sapper, Rhodesian Corps of Engineers, died from wounds from a contact, 1st May 1978. Khabo, J., Recruit, Grey’s Scouts, died accidentally by drowning, 22nd October 1979. Khanye, Private George, 2 (Independent) Company, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in a contact, 22nd October 1979. Khola, Samuel, Rifleman, Fourth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, 22 December 1978. Khumalo, Donald, District Security Assistant, Keep Protection, Internal Affairs, murdered by CTs, 12th November 1977. Khumalo, Samuel (aged 27), Detective Constable, CID/SB, British South Africa Police, died in Mpilo Hospital whilst serving, Bulawayo, 12 July 1979. Khumalo, Themba (aged 21), Auxillary Constable, British South Africa Police, died in Mpilo Hospital from injuries sustained from a vehicle accident the previous day while on way to training, 30th October 1978. Khupe, Jenamiso (aged 24), Private, 5 (Indep) Company, RAR, was killed in a contact. 12th May 1978. Kildunne, G., Sergeant, killed in action, April 1979. King, Stephen Eric, 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. Kingsley-Jones, Derrick, National Service, Second Lieutenant, Fourth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, died during road casevac after a gunshot wound to the thigh in a contact, Zambezi River, upstream of Victoria Falls. 14 June 1977. Kirton, Thomas Albion, Second Lieutenant, 6 (Indp) Coy, RR, died with Rifleman Spink in a contact between ‘friendly sticks’. 26th November 1977. Klew, Jeffrey Alfred (aged 25), Rifleman, 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. Knight, Patrick Charles, Private, First Battalion, Rhodesia Defence Regiment, killed in action, 18 December 1979. Knight, Peter James Osborne Field Reservist, British South Africa Police, killed in action in a contact, 17 May 1975. Koen, F.C., Rifleman, Three Independent Company, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action in a contact, 25 November 1976. Kohiuai, Sylvester Tichawona, Lance Corporal, Selous Scouts was killed in a contact. 27th February, 1977. Kombora, Gladstone, Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 27 March 1979. Korb, John Gibson (aged 20), Lance Corporal, 1 Commando, First Battalion, Rhodesian Light Infantry, died of injuries received in a motor vehicle accident near Makuti. 15th November 1976. Kowhai, S., Lance Corporal, Selous Scouts, killed in action in a contact, 27 February 1977. Kriek, James Jurie (aged 38), Rifleman, Sixth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, was killed in a shooting accident in the North East border area. 23rd January 1976. Kruger, David Bruce, Corporal, 1 & 4 Independent Companies, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 22 July 1977. Kuba, N., Field Reservist, British South Africa Police, killed in action in a contact, 13


34 November 1976. Kudzayi, Philip, District Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, in Bikita 3 May 1976. Kufakowenyu, Wereki Charles Mafuse, Private, Rhodesian African Rifles, 8 August 1977. Kufazvineyi, Abisai (aged 24), Constable, E Troop, Support Unit, British South Africa Police, died in a vehicle accident at Rusape, 23rd August 1979. Kugotsi, Madziva Julius, District Assistant, Regular, Internal Affairs, died on active service. 9th May 1979. Kulala, J., Rifleman, Fourth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, 22 December 1979. Kunatsa, Ramus, Field Reservist, British South Africa Police, Killed in action in Sipolilo, 6 July 1978. Kupinkomo, Lot Dube, Constable, British South Africa Police, murdered by terrorists, 18 December 1977. Kuradu, A., District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, June 1979. Kurebwa, Tarirayi, Private, 2nd Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, died on active service, 14th October 1977. Kurumba, Caiphos, Guard, Protected Village Protection Group, Guard Force, died on active service, 26th October 1978. Kuseni, Bob, District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, 11 June 1979. Kushamba, Fanwell, Guard, PV Prtn Group, Guard Force, died of injuries from a landmine. 22nd January 1978. Kutinyu, Tobias, Private, Fourth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed by a landmine. 27th January 1979. Kutsanzira, P., Dip Attendant Internal Affairs, May 1977. Kutyauripo, Philip, District Security Assistant, Keep Protection, Internal Affairs, died on active service. 19th October 1979. Kwami, Marko, Private, Second Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 21 January 1979. Kwangwari, Josiah, Auxiliary Constable, British South Africa Police, murdered by terrorists, 22 May 1979. Kwanyangara, Tandi Simon, Agricultural Supervisor, Internal Affairs, died from an asthma attack in Kindeya TTL, Mount Darwin. 22nd February 1974. Kwaramba, Patrick, Auxillary Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 26 November 1978. Kwatsa, C., Constable, British South Africa Police, August 1979. Kwayarira, Maphios, Private, Second Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed 8 September 1978. Kwayarira, Maphos, Private, killed in action, 15 September 1978. Lamb, John B. (27), Captain, Headquarters 3 Brigade, killed on active service, in an air accident, while visiting troops in the field at Christmas, travelling in an Alouette 111 which hit an overhead steel cable. The cable was used to transport fruit, seed potatoes and silage to the packing shed on Shinda Orchards Farm, owned by Capt Alec Hampshire (rtd), Cashel, Op Thrasher, 3 km from the Mocambique border. Maj General John Shaw, Col David Parker, Capt John Lamb, Capt Ian Robertson, and SAAF Flt Sgt Pieter van Rensburg perished in this tragedy. 23 December 1975. Lamb, Linda (24), Woman Patrol Officer, Criminal Investigation Department, killed on active service, 23 June, 1978. Lamb, Mathew ‘Matt’ Charles (28), Lance Corporal, of 12 Troop, Three Commando, First Battalion, Rhodesian Light Infantry, L/Cpl Mathew ‘Matt’ Charles Lamb (aged 28), 2 Tp, 3 Cdo, 1st Bn RLI, was killed by gunshot wounds from ‘friendly fire’ in a contact, Mutema TTL (south east of Birchenough Bridge), Op Thrasher. Matt was leader of Stop 2 and had been dropped off by helicopter in the vicinity of an OP sighting. Automatic fire brought the patrol to the ground. In the initial confusion of the firefight and in poor light, one of the troopers fired twice at a fleeting shadow only 16 metres in front of him. Tragically Matt had been hit twice in the chest. 7th November 1976. Matt was Canadian.


35 Lambert, Ismail Achmed, Lance Corporal, killed in action in an ambush near Mrewa, 6 August 1977. Lang, Christopher F., Trooper, 1 Cdo, RLI, was killed at Chivinge in the Tete Province, Mozambique, during Op Chamber. Troops were flown by helicopter for an assault on a Frelimo/ZANLA base north of the Luia River. They were met by fierce resistance from Frelimo troops, and during the attack, Tpr Chris Lang, L/Cpl Frans Nel and Cpl 'Doc' Rice were shot and killed. 4th June 1979. Langerman, M., Lieutenant, killed in action, December 1977. Langermann, M.H., Lieutenant, Fourth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, 20 December 1977. Langton, Teddy Thomas, Private, killed in action, 11 May 1979. Lapham, J.A., Bombadier, First Field Regiment, Rhodesian Artillery, killed on active service, in a vehicle accident, 4 June 1973. Laubscher, Constant, Corporal, Eighth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, 7 September 1979. Laurent, Richard H. (23), Rifleman, Second Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed on active service ina vehicle accident on the Filabusi/Balla Balla Road, 7 July 1976. Lawler, Kevin Francis, Patrol Officer, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 12 December 1979. Lawrence, F.R., Sergeant, Two Brigade, killed in action, 2 September 1979. Lawrence, Michael David Kilcoyne ‘Mike’ BCR (Post), Corporal, MDV Tp, 2 Sqn, RhE, was killed in a CT ambush. During his service with this unit, from May 1978 until his death, Mike was continuously deployed on mine-clearing and never took R&R. April 1979. Lawton, A. Dendy., Field Reserve Pilot, Field Reserve Air Wing, killed when hitting a mountain on active service, in an air accident, 6 May 1967. His observer, W. Perkins survived. Layton, Joseph Benjamin (aged 35), Private, A Company, 1st Battalion, Rhodesia Defence Regiment, died from shrapnel wounds from a contact. 27th October 1979. Lazarus, Z, Auxilliary Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 2 November 1979. Lazarus, Zhanunpi, Auxiliary Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 5 November 1979. le Roux, Benjamin ‘Ben’ (aged 27), Sergeant, 3 Cdo, 1st Bn, RLI, died in a vehicle accident. 26th August 1979. le Vieux, Simon (aged 19), Corporal, 2 Commando, First Battalion, Rhodesian Light Infantry, died from wounds received in action, 7th February 1978. Lee, R., Lance Corporal, May 1977. Leonards, Clive Patrick, Private, 1st Battalion, RDR, was killed instantly when the lead vehicle in a convoy was hit by an RPG-7 rocket. The driver, Pte Berman was mortally wounded. 26th February 1978. Lester, Jeremy Oliver “Jerry”, Uniform, Patrol Officer, British South Africa Police, killed in a shooting accident when an AK mounted on the back of a vehicle was fired during a morning maintenance check, 12th October 1977. Liebermann, Russell John (aged 20), Patrol Officer, Special Branch on attachment, British South Africa Police, was killed in a vehicle ambush between Nyamaropa and Ruangwe, Op Thrasher. Sgt Kelly and Cpl Carroll from RAR and PO Liebermann died. 4 June 1978. Lilford, Warwick Powys (aged 27), Field Reservist, Field Reserve, British South Africa Police, died as a result of injuries received in a vehicle accident on 24 th December 1976 in a police vehicle north of Karoi which collided with a pantechnicon. Warwick was a local farmer that was trained at Gwebi College of Agriculture. Field Reservists Bashford and Bathurst died at the scene. 9th January 1977. Lima, M., Guard, Guard Force January 1978. Lindani, K., Constable, British South Africa Police, November 1977. Little, Bradley ‘Brad’ Wade, Trooper, 3 Commando, First Battalion, Rhodesian Light Infantry, was killed during a fireforce action that accounted for 27 CTs in Op Thrasher.


36 5th January 1979. Livingstone, N., District Security Assistant, Kp Prtn, Internal Affairs, died on active service. February 1979. Liwa, B., K/Sergeant Guard Force killed in action, April 1978. Lloyd, Gary J. (18), Corporal, Three Independent Company, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action by a landmine, Kandeya TTL, Mt Darwin, 22 August 1974. Locke, Keith Peter (aged 22), Corporal, Spt Cdo, 1st Bn RLI, was killed from gunshot wounds, in a contact, western Kandeya TTL, Mt Darwin, Op Hurricane. At first light during a follow-up a lone CT, in a well concealed position, waited for the troops to get very close before opening fire. Keith was shot and killed instantly, and L/Cpl J. Fourie badly wounded. Fourie, however, lobbed grenades at the CT position before withdrawing and earned the BCR. 6th December 1976. Logan, Noel Richard, Vedette, National Service Ech, Internal Affairs, was killed with another member of Intaf when they were returning from a cattle dipping day when their vehicle was ambushed in the Soswe TTL, Marandellas, Op Thrasher. 19th January 1977. Lomas, Ronald Robert ‘Ron’ (aged 46), Field Reservist, Field Reserve, PATU, British South Africa Police, was killed when he entered a hut in which a CT was hiding. 22nd February 1977. Lombard, E., NS Patrol Officer, British South Africa Police. Lo-Chang, Ying, Field Reservist, PATU, British South Africa Police, Killed in action in the Mtoroshonga Area. 6 July 1978. Lopes, V., Rifleman, Five Independent Company, Rhodesia Regiment, killed on active service, in a vehicle accident, 7 March 1977. Lord, Charles Philip (24), Lance Corporal, Support Group, First Battalion, Rhodesian Light Infantry, was killed from gunshot wounds in a contact, Kandeya TTL, Mt Darwin, Op Hurricane. He died on the casevac helicopter back to Mt Darwin. 19th September 1974. Lot, Tagwira, Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 2 March 1977. Lotringer, Emil Christopher (aged 25), Trooper, C Sqn, Special Air Service, was killed from gunshot wounds in a contact on Op Mardon in Tete Province, Mozambique. 31 October 1976. Lotshwa, Zefaniya, Corporal, Regular, Internal Affairs, was murdered with another member by CTs in the Plumtree District, Op Tangent. 16th January 1978. Lottering, C.W., Rifleman, Tenth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, died, 29 May 1970. Lottering, Peter Christopher, Rifleman, 5th Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment. Rfn Grobbelaar, Lottering and van Zyl died in a vehicle accident while on active service. 7 th October 1977. Lotz, A.P., Rifleman, Two Independent Company, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action in a contact, 16 December 1976. Lovie, Alan Gray (aged 28), Rifleman, 4th Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, was killed from multiple injuries in a mortar and small arms attack on a base camp shortly after midnight just south of Chikore, Tanda TTL, Buhera district, Op Repulse. WO2 Hayworth and Rfn Lovie died in the attack and Cpl Newman died the following day. 14th October 1976. Loxton, William Leslie, Lieutenant, 2 Tp, A Sqn, Greys Scouts, was killed from wounds received in a contact, Chomabonda Vlei, near Vic Falls, Op Tangent. The contact against a large group of ZIPRA was prolonged, in which Corporal Buku was also killed. 18th September 1979. Lucas, Ian Scott, L/Cpl, 5 Sqn, RhE, was killed when he opened the back door at the top of stairs to a deserted farmhouse that he was disarming from booby traps in the Shamva area. 19th December 1979. Lund, Graham Desmond, Rifleman, First Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, 3 September 1979. Lunderstedt, Horward Arnold (aged 47), Sergeant, 4th Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, died from wounds to the chest and abdomen from 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


37 the attack and Rifleman Halberstadt was killed in a contact during the follow up on the same day. 8th August 1976. Lunga, Bernard, African Field Reservist, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 22 September 1979. Lynch, Anthony ‘Tony’ William, Cpl, C Sqn, SAS, was killed when ambushed by Zambian troops whilst returning from a patrol north of Sinazongwe Harbour in Zambia. He was from Carlshalton, Surrey, England, having served with 2 Coy 10 Paras before leaving for Rhodesia. 6th September 1978. Mabaka, M., District Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, at Bikita, 19 May 1976. Mabiba, S.M., Constable, British South Africa Police, killed on active service, murdered on leave, 8 July 1976. MacDonald, Earl A. C. (aged 18), Trooper, Support Commando, 1st Battalion, Rhodesian Light Infantry, was killed with George Clarke near the Rogogo airfield, east of Mayo, Makoni district, Op Thrasher. Fire Force had been deployed to a suspected ZANLA camp when Earl was shot and killed days after turning 18 on this his first active bush trip. 15th May 1977. MacDonald, Robert David (aged 23), L/Cpl, 1st Bn, RLI, died from multiple injuries sustained in a vehicle accident on the Widdecombe Road, Salisbury. Macha, Martin, Recruit, Regular, CTD, died from shrapnel wounds. 30th October 1979. Machimbirike, A., Constable, British South Africa Police, May 1977. Machingauta, Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 23 December 1979. Machokoto, Alios, Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 18 December 1979. Machona, Patrick, Auxillary Constable, British South Africa Police, murdered, 28 September 1978. Machore, K., Private, Two (Independent) Company, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 9 March 1979. MacKay, Duncan Hope, Section Officer, British South Africa Police, killed in action, in an ambush, in the Chipinga area, 2 January 1977. MacKenzie, D. Guy, 7 Troop, 2 Commando, 1st Battalion, RLI, was killed in a contact, Makoni TTL, Op Thrasher. Guy, carrying the MAG, was deployed in a sweep when his stop group was fired on and he died instantly. 1 February 1977. Guy was a farmer from Shamva. MacKenzie, Hayden H., Rifleman, Two Independent Company, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in a land mine explosion which rolled a truck, 26 June 1977. MacKinnon-Peel, Mark Joseph (aged 19), L/Cpl, 1st Battalion, RDR, died on active service. 8th February 1979. MacLachlan, O., Rifleman, July 1978. MacLaren, D., Rifleman, Two Independent Company, Rhodesia Regiment, 16 April 1977. MacMillan, Gordon Roy, Trooper, C Sqn, Special Air Service, was killed with L/Cpl Barber in an accidental explosion whilst laying a landmine during Op Inhibit in the Mapai area of the Gaza Province of Mozambique. 7th February 1979. Madhende, F., Constable, British South Africa Police, Crime Protection Unit, killed on active service, murdered in Budiga African Purchase Area by a terrorist, 3 November 1976. Madhiri, Charles, Constable, British South Africa Police, died of wounds received in action, 12 May 1978. Madhune, Sandiwell (aged 34), District Security Assistant, Keep Protection, Internal Affairs, bayonetted and beaten to death by CTs, Kanyongo Kraal, Charewa, Mtoko. 17 th October 1976. Madoda, T., Guard, Guard Force, killed in action, April 1979. Maduveko, M., Guard, Guard Force killed in action, May 1978. Madzambi, Maphios, District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, 16 April


38 1978. Madziise, R., Constable, British South Africa Police, April 1977. Madzivanyika, William Jephta (22), 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 in the Zambezi River after deceleration in the Deka area, Northern Matabeleland, 5 April 1972. Madziviri, Charles, District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action by a landmine, 21 November 1978. Madziviridzo, Denny, Private, Second Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, died on active service, 30th July 1978. Madziwa, Sampson ‘Stanley’, District Assistant, Internal Affairs, was killed with DSA Matunga in a CT action at Mrewa, 5 February 1977. Madzviko, Charles C., Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 15 November 1979. Mafu, T., Sapper, Seven Squadron, Rhodesian Corps of Engineers, killed in action, 17 November 1979. Mafundikwa, B., District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, September 1977. Mafunga, N., Comm Adv Internal Affairs, killed in action, November 1978. Magaba, Lemani, Field Reservist, Field Reserve, British South Africa Police, was killed in an accident with another three members in the Beatrice area, not far from Salisbury. 23rd February 1979. Magagani, Crispen (aged 19), Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action. 20th February 1979. Magara, Boyina. Corporal, 1st Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, died in a vehicle accident. 8th April 1977. Magawise, J., Guard, Guard Force, killed in action, December 1977. Magaya, K., Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, February 1978. Magede, Nabot, Rifleman, 8th Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, 18 November 1978. Magirazi, Waison, Field Reservist, Field Reservist, Field Reserve, British South Africa Police, was killed with FR Bitirinyu in a landmine clearing exercise 15-20km from Headlands. 22rd October 1978.. Magonda, Peter, Private, Second Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 22 November 1979. Maguire, Gray Viereck Merrilees, Trooper, C Sqn, Special Air Service, killed in action, 1st August 1979. Maguire, R., Lance Corporal, May 1977. Maguwaza, District Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, at Rusape, 4 May 1976. Mahanzu, Emson (19), Constable, British South Africa Police, killed with another two policemen in action in a vehicle vehicle ambush, Inyanga area, 29th July 1977. Mahaso, Jere, Private, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action by a gunshot wound in a contact, 24 June 1973. Mahlasera, Stephen, Constable, Police Support Unit, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 19 December 1979. Mahogo, Charles (19), Private, 2nd Battalion, RAR, Died on active service. 12 July 1976. Mahomed, Yusuf (23), Private, 1 Reserve Holding Unit, killed in action in a contact, 25 August 1976. Mahonde, Guard, Guard Force, killed in action in a contact in the Mtoko farming area, 2 November 1978. Mahove, Regis (aged 21), DA, Regular Intaf, was murdered near Kasimbwe Beer Hall, Shamva. His body was found after he had been apprehended, beaten and bound by the side of the road with another two members and shot. 29th January 1974. Maigurira, W., Private, January 1978. Maimbo, E., Extension Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, at Chipinga, 26 February 1977. Majaya, Sergeant, August 1978. Majoni, Aleck, Rifleman, Fourth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, 17 April


39 1978. Majuta, Benson, 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. Makamure, R., Guard, Guard Force killed in action, September 1978. Makatore, District Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, at Mount Darwin, 7 March 1977. Makaye, Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action in a contact, at Mount Darwin, 22 September 1973. Makeche, T., Auxillary Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, November 1978. Makhondo, A., Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, October 1978. Makombegumi, Lovemore (aged 30), Constable, L Troop, Support Unit, British South Africa Police, died in a tragic accident at Chikarubi Depot, Salisbury. 26th October 1978. Makomechi, Freddie, District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, 1 March 1979. Makonde, Elson, Private, 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. Makoni, Boniface, Private, Second Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, died on active service. 6th February 1980. Makore, A., District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, May 1979. Makore, Parents Nicholas (aged 30), District Asistant, Regular, Internal Affiars, was killed when his vehicle detonated a landmine on the Mukumbura Road, Mt Darwin. 31st January 1978. Makosa, James (21), District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, Shamva, 22 August 1978. Makotsa, Jefias, Auxillary Constable, British South Africa Police, died in a vehicle accident on way to training, 29th October 1978 Makova, Peter. District Security Assistant, Keep Protection, Internal Affairs, died on active service. 19th October 1979. Makumbe, Alfonce, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 1 June 1976. Makumbe, Fanwell, District Assistant, Regular, Internal Affairs, killed in action at Mtoko 17th October 1976. Makumbe, M., Reg Clerk Internal Affairs, January 1978. Makumire, Douglas, District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, died on active service. 23rd January 1979. Makutukira, A., Private, Depot, Rhodesian African Rifles, died on active service. 9 th May 1978. Makuvaro, N.., Lance Corporal, killed in action, December 1978. Makuwa, James (aged 26), BCR (post), Corporal, 1 Platoon, A Company, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in an ambush on his vehicle by a 60mm mortar exploding next to him resulting in massive haemorrhaging, Uzumba, Mrewa. 9th May 1976. Makwanya, Clever, Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 17 May 1979. Makwelo, M., Dip Supervisor Internal Affairs, September 1977. Malaga, John, WOII, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 6 July 1979. Malamba, Matthew, Dip Attendant, ADF, Internal Affairs, killed by CTs at Chipinga, 21st January 1977. Malapela, Detective Constable, British South Africa Police, May 1977. Mallett, D.E., Flight Lieutenant, 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. Mamachona, Constable, British South Africa Police, 2 October 1978. Mambetsha, Alec (aged 34), Sergeant, Uniform, BSAP, died from injuries sustained in a vehicle acident on Mafeking Road, Bulawayo. 23rd January 1970.


40 Mambume, Andreas, Corporal, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 11 June 1979. Mamvura, G., Guard, Guard Force killed in action, October 1977. Mamvura, John (21), Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in a terrorist rocket attack on the police station in the Mayo TTL, 18 August 1976. Mamvura, T., Guard, Guard Force, killed in action, December 1977. Manacas, Luciano Cesar Manacas (aged 19), Pte, 6 Prtn Coy, 2 Bn, RDR, was shot and killed by fire from Zambia. Luciano, at the time based at the Matetsi River Bridge between Victoria Falls and Wankie, was on the Victoria Falls bridge when the incident happened at about 0100 hrs on that Sunday morning. 14 January 1979. Mananube, Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, , killed in action, in a terrorist incident in Luveve Township, Bulawayo, 1 September 1976. Manasa, G., Guard, Guard Force killed in action, June 1978. Manasa, Z., District Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, at Fort Victoria, 4 May 1976. Mandaza, Constable, British South Africa Police, Support Unit, killed in action, in an ambush, on the Mazoe River, presumed drowned, 23 December 1974. Mandeya, Cuthbert, Rifleman, Depot, Rhodesia Regiment, died with Rfn Chitate and Katsidira in a vehicle accident. 5th November 1979. Mandeya, E., Rifleman, Eighth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, 3 April 1978. Mandinda, Barnard Jongilanga, District Security Assistant, Home Affairs, killed in action, 22 December 1979. Mandipaza, M., Field Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, in Inyanga, 3 May 1976. Mandisodza, Solomon, Guard, PV Prtn Group, Guard Force, killed in a CT action. 15th February 1978. Mandivengereyi, George (aged 23), Private, 1 st Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, died froma gunshot wound to the head, Dande TTL, Sipolilo, Op Hurricane. 6 th February, 1973. Mandizvidza, Ornard ‘Obert’, Guard, Guard Force, was killed, 5th February 1979. Manesa, R., Guard, Guard Force, died on active service, 7 July 1979. Mangandura, Private, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 19 May 1972. Mangezo, Hermani Maseka, District Assistant, Internal Affairs, was killed in action at Makoni, 11 January 1977. Mangoro, A., Auxillary Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, July 1979. Mangoyi, G., Guard, Guard Force killed in action, May 1978. Manguni, Ndayila David Dhlodhlo, Senior District Assistant, Intaf, was murdered by terrorists in the Nkai District. 17th February 1978. Mangwiro, R., Corporal, Rhodesian Air Force, killed in action, 1 November 1979. Mann, John Headland, Field Reservist, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 28 November 1979. Mann, Keith Edward ‘Ted’ (aged 28), Trooper, Selous Scouts, Ted was radio operator for Lt Gough. He was standing near a Scout who was using an unexploded aircraft shell as a hammer to clear a jam on a captured weapon when the shell exploded, killing Ted and wounding three others. 29th September 1979. Mann, S.L.P., Rifleman, Tenth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action in a contact, 31 May 1976. Manning, Grainger, Corporal, Rhodesian Defence Regiment, died on active service, 23 June 1977. Mano, K., Guard, Guard Force September 1977. Manomano, A., Constable, British South Africa Police, August 1977. Mantseye, J., District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, died on active service. February 1978. Mantshontsho, G., District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, November 1978.


41 Manunure, Patrick, Private, Second Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed 13 August 1977. Manunure, Taongesayi Callisto, WO2, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 8 August 1977. Manyangadze, Rangirayi, District Security Assistant, Home Affairs, killed in action, 7 November. Manyange, T. Private, Fourth Maintenance, killed in action, 13 September 1979. Manyani, L., Guard, Guard Force, killed in action, May 1979. Manyenga, Innocent, District Assistant, Regular, Internal Affairs, killed in action near Mudzi, 9th October 1976. Manyeka, Prince, Constable, British South Africa Police, 24 April 1978. Manyika, Christopher, Private, Second Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed 2 April 1979. Mapanzure, Absolom T. (aged 34), Trooper, Selous Scouts, killed by a gunshot wound in a contact, Mt Darwin, Op Hurricane. 9th June 1976. Mapaso, M., Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, November 1978. Mapaye, Abraham, District Security Assistant, Home Affairs, killed in action, 6 December 1979. Mapendere, V., District Assistant, Internal Affairs, June 1977. Mapfumo, Alphonse, Guard, RHQ Alpha, Guard Force, died on active service, 11th July 1979. Mapfumo, Augustine, Private, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 4 June 1978. Mapfumo, L., Private, killed in action, May 1978. Mapfumo, T., Constable, British South Africa Police, January 1978. Mapise, S., Guard, Guard Force killed in action, June 1978. Mapita, A., Guard, Guard Force killed in action, March 1978. Mapiye, Jefferson (aged 26), Sapper, 5 Squadron, Rhodesian Corps of Engineers, 3rd March 1978. Mapiye, Stain Nemera, District Security Assistant, Keep Protection, Internal Affairs, died on active service. 22nd January 1979. Maponga, P., District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, September 1978. Maposa, Benjamin, Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 20 May 1979. Maposa, Frank, Trooper, 1 Squadron, Rhodesian Armoured Car Regiment, died from gushot wounds received in a CT action. 1st February 1980. Mapundo, A., District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, June 1977. Mapuranga, Ignatius, Rifleman, Eighth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, died of wounds received in action, 9 September 1979. Mapuranga, L., Constable, British South Africa Police, April 1977. Maradze, Bernard Mahone (20), Auxillary Constable, British South Africa Police, Bindura, killed in action, 1979. Marafu, Crispen (aged 25), Field Reservist, Field Reserve, was killed on Hulley Farm at tengwe, Karoi. 23rd February 1979. Maranduse, M., Constable, British South Africa Police, August 1979. Marange, M., Private, killed in action, December 1977. Maravanyika, Enoch, Rifleman, Fourth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, 7th March 1979. Marenga (or Mapenga), S., Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 18 July 1979. Marhova, Francis, Lance Corporal, 'A' Company, Second Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action by a gunshot wound, to the head when surprised by two ZANLA in a contact, north of Mrewa 12 April 1978. Marilele, E., Auxillary Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, October 1978. Marimira, Basonia, Field Reservist, Field Reserve, British South Africa Police, died from a shooting accident. 25th January 1978.


42 Mariti, Detective Sergeant , British South Africa Police, killed in action, November 1978. Maritz, Solomon, Field Reservist, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 5 December 1979. Marneweck, John Conrad ‘Marnie’ (aged 24), Sergeant, 4 Trp, 1 Cdo, 1st Bn RLI, was killed in a contact in the Op Hurricane area. 8th August 1978. Martin, Ian Dennis (aged 21), Uniform, Patrol Officer, British South Africa Police, killed in an accident. 9th May 1979. Marufu, A., District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, December 1977. Marufu, Damian King (29), Constable, Special Branch, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 4 September 1979. Marufu, Freddy, Private, Second Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 19 March 1979. Marufu, Gwaze, Lance Corporal, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 27 December 1978. Marufu, J., Corporal, Second Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed 9 July 1979. Marufu, Tobias, District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, murdered by terrorists, 28 July 1977. Marumazondo, Joseph, Senior District Security Assistant, Home Affairs, killed in action, 18 November 1979. Marume, P., L/Sergeant British South Africa Police, killed in action, December 1978. Marunga, J., Sapper, Seven Squadron, Rhodesian Corps of Engineers, killed in action, 29 September 1979. Maruta, F., Junior Corporal, Guard Force, killed in action, November 1978. Masara, G., District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, July 1977. Masarakufa, M., Temporary/Corporal, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, murdered on leave by terrorists, 23 March 1973. Masarakufa, N., Guard, Guard Force, killed in action, March 1979. Maseko, Gideon, District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, 29 May 1978. Masendeke, Rodrick, Private, killed in action, 9 June 1979. Mashamba, C., Guard, Guard Force, November 1977. Mashanda, M., Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, March 1979. Mashanda, N., Senior District Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, October 1977. Mashangu, District Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, in Nuanetsi, on 8 July 1976. Mashavira, C., District Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, in Bikita, 6 December 1976. Mashimbwe, P., Sergeant, British South Africa Police, August 1977. Mashingaidze, R., Guard, Guard Force April 1977. Mashire, Tapera, District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, 29 March 1978. Mashisze, Adam, Private, killed in action, 16 September 1978. Mashona, Masarakufu, Corporal, Second Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed 24 March 1977. Mashonganyika, S., Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action in a contact, 23 March 1977. Masikati, Rwatirinda, District Security Assistant, Keep Portection, Internal Affairs, died on active service, 30th July 1979. Masimba, K., J/Corporal Guard Force, killed in action, 2 July 1977. Masitake, Rwatitinda, District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, 8 August 1979. Masiyambira, Field Reservist, British South Africa Police, killed on active service, in a shooting accident, 24 June 1975. Mason, Andrea ‘Andy’ Frances (aged 32), Lieutenant, AHQ, RWS, was killed in the shooting down by ZIPRA of the second Air Rhodesia Viscount, Umniati, Flight 827 from Kariba to Salisbury. 12th February 1979. Mason, Clive (aged 33), Sergeant and sniper, Selous Scouts, killed at Malvernia during


43 an exchange of fire with FRELIMO in which he accounted for six. 15th March 1977. Masuku, A., Constable, British South Africa Police, April 1977. Masuku, Petrus Nathaniel, District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, 20 August 1979. Masula, B., District Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, September 1978. Masunda, Rindai (22), Constable, Uniform, British South Africa Police, died in a shooting accident in the Intaf camp in Inyanga. 8th July 1977. Masunga, T., District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, December 1977. Masunga, W., District Assistant, Internal Affairs, May 1977. Masvimbo, Francis, District Assistant, Internal Affairs, murdered by terrorists, 26 April 1978. Mataga, John, Warrant Officer 2, 1st Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, DOAS from natural causes. 6 July 1979. Mataka, Francis (aged 23), Uniform, Constable, British South Africa Police, was killed in an accident with another three members in the Beatrice area, not far from Salisbury. 23rd February 1979. Matambangwana, N., District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, March 1978. Matambanivana, Noah, District Security Assistant, killed in action, 18 April 1979. Matambo, L., Private, killed in action, March 1978. Matambo, R., Constable, British South Africa Police, Support Unit, killed in action in a contact, mortar and small arms attack in Chesa African Purchase Area, 26 June 1974. Matamburigwa, E., Guard, Guard Force December 1978. Matangira, Fanny, Private, 10 Support Platoon, Rhodesian Army Services Corps, OPA, 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. Matare, E., District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, June 1979. Matare, F., Guard, Guard Force, killed in action, March 1979. Matavire, Maxwell, Private, Second Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed 17 August 1978. Matebwe, Chitanda, Private, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 8 April 1979. Mateko, J., Auxillary Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, June 1978. Mateko, John., Auxillary Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 13 August 1978. Mathe, Gifyniso Peter, Rfn, Mnr Tp, 5th Bn, RR, was killed in a CT action. 19th January 1979. Mathe, Lot, District Security Assistant, Keep Protection, Internal Affairs, died on active service. 8th October 1979. Mathe, Richard, Lance Corporal, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 14 June 1979. Mathe, S.P., Rifleman, Fifth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in a CT action, 19 January 1979. Matidiri, Davidson Stanford, District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, murdered by terrorists at his kraal in Sipolilo, 16 August 1978. Mativenga, Sylvester, Constable, Unifrom, British South Africa Police, was killed. 12th February 1975. Matshalaga, L., Sergeant British South Africa Police, killed in action, October 1978. Matthee, William, Rifleman, 29 April 1977. Matthews, Grant Stanley, Rifleman, Four Brigade, died of wounds received in action, 9 December 1979. Matunduru, O., Guard, Guard Force August 1978. Matunga, Amon Luke, District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, was killed with DA Madziwa in a CT action at Mrewa, 5th February 1977. Matunga, L., District Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, at Mrewa, 5 February


44 1977. Matutsa, Claudius, Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 25 April 1979. Maugue, J. J., Trooper, Rhodesia Light Infantry, died on active service. 31 st December 1966. Mavandudza, Alfonce, Field Reservist, Field Reserve, Bristish South Africa Police, killed when he fell from a moving vehicle. 25th October 1977. Mavata, A., Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, November 1978. Maviza, S.D., Corporal, 2 Signals Squadron, Rhodesian Signals Corps, killed on active service, in a vehicle accident, 28 June 1975. Mavura, L., Guard, Guard Force killed in action, September 1978. Mawadze, J., District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, October 1977. Mawire, Jestinos (aged 26), 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.. Mawire, W., Demonstrator, Internal Affairs, killed in action, at Mtoko, 5 May 1976. Maworera, Richard, Lance Corporal, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 28 June 1979. Maxwell, Corporal, First Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, 17 March 1980. Mayatame, Madimisa, Private, killed in action, 4 June 1979. Mayhew, A.J., Rifleman, Second Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed on active service, in a shooting accident, 27 May 1975. Maynard, J., Private, killed in action, October 1977. Mazarire, F., Sergeant Major, British South Africa Police, killed in action, April 1979. Mazinyane, Visaya, Acting WO2, Guard Force, murdered by terrorists, 5 June 1978. Mazoe, Leon, District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, 22 August 1978. Mazuihwa, F., Guard, Guard Force killed in action, September 1978. Mazurura, Lovemore, Patrol Officer, British South Africa Police, died of wounds received in action, 16 November 1978. Mbaiwa, P., Guard, Guard Force, November 1977. Mbambo, Obert (aged 24), Private, 4th Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, died on active service. 16th February 1979. Mbandla, E., Constable, British South Africa Police, July 1978. Mbasela, P., Guard, Guard Force, killed in action, 6 March 1978. Mbekeya, Ribi. District Security Assistant, Keep Protection, Internal Affairs, died on active service. 19th October 1979. Mbemi, C., Guard, Guard Force killed in action, June 1979. Mbiba, Stephen Mapepa (aged 34), Duty Uniform, Chibi Ground Coverage, British South Africa Police, Murdered whilst patrolling with another policeman in the Chibi area. They stayed overnight in a kraal. A gang of CTs visited and Stephen was shot and killed when he tried to escape. 8th July 1976. McCall, Hugh J. (aged 44), Acting Sergeant, 11 Troop, Three Commando, First Battalion, Rhodesian Light Infantry, was killed from a head shot while leading his stick in a Fireforce deployment from Buffalo Range FAF. Tpr Dwyer came to his aid was was also shot. Hugh had served with US Army 173rd Airborne in Vietnam. 16th July 1979. McClelland, William Joseph ‘Joe’ Andrew (27), Patrol Officer, Support Unit, British South Africa Police, killed in action by mortar bomb, Shabani District, 19 August 1978. McDonald, M., Private, September 1977. McGarrell, John Hamill., Field Reservist, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 14 August 1979. McGregor, Andrew ‘Andy’ Sainsbury, ADC, Intaf. Killed in action in an ambush in Sipolilo District, March 7th, 1979 Mchonjomera, Leonard, District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, was killed with another three members when the aircraft flown by Plt Gardener detonated a landmine in the parking bay of the Mutawatawa airstrip in Maramba TTL, Mrewa. 19 th February 1979. McIver, Andrew Lindsay ‘Chunky’, Trooper, Support Commando, First Battalion,


45 Rhodesian Light Infantry, died in a vehicle accident in the Ft Victoria area. 1st January 1979. McKend, Tpr Bruce John, 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. 16th June 1979. McKop, D., Private, June 1977. McLachlan, Gordon, Rifleman, A Company, 10th Battalion, RR. KIA in a contact, 2 July, 1978. McLaurin, Derek John (aged 23), Lance Corporal, C Squadron, Special Air Service, died from a gunshot wound from a contact with ZIPRA, Op Tepid, Lusuto, Zambia. 19th October 1979. McLeod, C., Lance Corporal, Five Protection Company, killed on active service, in Kambazuma Township, 11 December 1976. Meddows-Taylor, Colin M., Trooper, Special Air Service, was killed with another two SAS members by the accidental detonation of a SA Rose mine on Operation Melon in the Mapai area, Gaza Province, Mozambique. 20th January 1978. Mehlo, Johane, Detective Constable, CID, British South Africa Police, died in and accident on active service. 19th October 1968. Mendes, Joao Paulo Graca “John” (would have turned 18 in November), Trooper, Special Air Service, killed by an AP landmine, Tete, Mozambique, 22nd August 1973. Mennigke, C.I., Lance Corporal, D Squadron, Special Air Service, was killed with L/Cpl de Wilzem in Operation Melon in Gaza Province in Mozambique. 4th January 1978. Meyer, Carl, Trooper, Greys Scouts, killed in action in a vehicle ambush, 9 June 1977. Meyer, George David (aged 26), Trooper, Support Group, First Battalion, Rhodesian Light Infantry, killed by a landmine just over the border in Mozambique, 27th April 1971. Meyer, Paul Francois, Vedette Internal Affairs, killed in action, 29 April 1979. Mfanyana, J., Guard, RHQ Charlie, Guard Force, died on active service in Op Repulse. 22nd January, 1980. Mfitshane, M., Guard, Guard Force, killed in action during the month of January 1979. Mhaka, C., Ext Ass Internal Affairs, killed in action, April 1978. Mhaka, J., District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action by a landmine, 21 November 1978. Mhakayakora, Daniel Brighton, District Security Assistant, Keep Protection, Internal Affairs, died on active service, 12th October 1979. Mhando, M., District Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, at Mount Darwin, 5 May 1976. Mhawo, Clever, Guard, Guard Force, died of wounds received in action, 16 November 1978. Mhizha, Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action in a contact, at Mount Darwin, 22 September 1973. Mhlanga, Sibabi (aged 28), Constable, Uniform, British South Africa Police, killed in a vehicle ambush in the Tuli area, 18th July 1977. Mhondiwa, Jonathon, Guard, RHQ Charlie, Guard Force, Op Repulse. Died on active service, 10th July 1979. Mhuka, Zakaria, Corporal, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 12 June 1977. Michell, Kenneth Michael “Mike”, Corporal, Rhodesian Intelligence Corps, died from crush syndrome after a spare tyre filled with water was lifted off his chest after striking a landmine in Mtetengwe TTL, Beitbridge. 26th 1978. Mieya, George, Sergeant, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 21 February 1979. Mikorongo, Alick Bright, Field Reservist, Field Reserve, British South Africa Police, killed on active service in Wankie district. 23rd October 1977. Milford, Pencil, Field Reservist, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 27 March 1978.


46 Millar, Anthony John, Trooper, 2 Cdo, 1st Bn, RLI, was killed in a contact in the Sinoia/Karoi area, Karoi Fire Force, Op Hurricane. 26th November 1978. Miller, Andre Cecil, NS, Rhodesian Armoured Car Regiment, died on active service. 18 th November 1977. Miller, Amos Buggie (aged 19), Private, 3 Protection Company, Rhodesian Defence Regiment, died in a vehicle accident on active service, 8th October 1975. Miller, Dennis (aged 26), Colour Sergeant, RHU, Rhodesian Defence Regiment, was killed in an ambush about 10km from Crooks' Corner, Sengwe TTL, Chiredzi, Op Repulse. Dennis was driving the lead vehicle in a convoy of three carrying Roads Department personnel on their way to work that morning. Thirty ZANLA terrorists ambushed the convoy with RPG7 rockets and AK47 rifles at 07:00, about 200m from the Grootvlei Airstrip. Dennis was killed instantly and two others were injured. 5th May 1977. Miller, Gavin Andrew, Corporal, First Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, 2 November 1979. Miller, Robert (aged 21), Rifleman, NS, Rhodesian Defence Regiment, killed in action, 17th May 1979. Mirams, David George MLM, just appointed Regional Commissioner, Internal Affairs, killed in action by a landmine planted 50 metres from his front gate at Mrewa. Three thousand Africans attended his funeral. 2nd January 1979. Mirwane, Aleck, Private, killed in action, 11 April 1978. Misoro, Frank, Lance Corporal, Army, died from injuries received in a vehicle accident. 27th February 1979. Mkandhle, E., Comm Adv Internal Affairs, killed in action, May 1978. Mkandla, Arthur, Private, Eighth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, died on active service. 6th February 1978. Mkandla, E., Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 3 July 1979. Mkohliso, David Boy, District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, 31 July 1979. Mkwananzi, Bongani Dumisani (aged 21), Constable, Uniform, BSAP, was killed in a contact in a Bulawayo township. 8th January 1979. Mkwebu, P., Guard, Guard Force, killed in action, May 1979. Mlala, July, District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, 29 May 1978. Mlalazi, Patrick, Private, Second Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 8 August 1977. Mlalazi, Private, First Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, 23 December 1979. Mlambo, Fungai Wellington, District Security Assistant, Home Affairs, killed in action, 16 December 1979. Mlauzi, G., Smn killed in action, February 1978. Mleya, George Mathias, Sergeant, A Company, 1st Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, was killed on active service. 21st February 1979. Mlilo, Robert, Trooper, died on active service, 15 April 1978. Mlilo, Enock (aged 24), Sapper, Three Squadron, Rhodesian Corps of Engineers, died froma self inflicted gunshot wound on active service. 17th October 1979. Mlotshwa, Robert, District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, Kp Prtn, Intaf, died on active service. 18 January 1979. Mlotswa, Z., District Assistant, Internal Affairs, January 1978. Mollentz, H.J., Trooper, C Squadron, Special Air Service, recorded as ‘killed on active service on 19th October 1979’ by The Fallen, then ‘killed in action September 1979 – March 1980’, and a post reports him killed in action with Sgt Hutchesson, L/Cpl Park and Trp Suttil near Maputo, Mozambique on 30th January 1981. Mombeyerara, Gerald, Guard, Guard Force, died on active service, 26th October 1978. Moorcroft, Leonard ‘Len’ William Henry (aged 24), Lance Corporal, Support Group, First Battalion, Rhodesian Light Infantry, died the following day from injuries received in a vehicle from a landmine just over the border in Mozambique. Two colleagues died at the scene. 28th April 1971. Moore, Michael Anthony ‘Little Meeces’, Trooper, Mortar Troop, Support Commando, First Battalion, Rhodesian Light Infantry, was killed in a CT action in the Chiduku TTL,


47 Makoni district, Op Thrasher. 17th April 1979. Moore, Norman David Richard ‘Bog Rat’ (aged 29), Corporal, Support Group, Corporal, First Battalion, Rhodesian Light Infantry, died in Salisbury Central Hospital from injuries sustained from a landmine explosion in a vehicle on a track on 23 rd December near Whistlefield Farm, Centenary. 29th December 1972. Moore, Paul Ivor, Signalman, Signals Squadron, Rhodesian Corps of Signals, died on active service ina vehicle accident, 30th July 1977. Morgan, Christopher John “Chris” (aged 20), Patrol Officer, British South Africa Police, died on active service in a shooting accident with a shotgun, having been mistaken for the enemy by a police reservist during a sweep in a mealie field after a reported sighting, 25th April 1977. Moriarty, Leonard, Sergeant, 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. Morris, Michael St George John (aged 20), Trooper, C Squadron, Special Air Service, was killed in a shooting accident when a member of his patrol mistook him for the enemy in the dark, Mount Darwin, Operation Hurricane. 31st January 1974. Morrison, Whiteson (aged 22), Private, P Company, 2 Battalion, RDR, died on active service, 30th April 1978. Moses, M., Sergeant, British South Africa Police, killed in a vehicle ambush in Beit Bridge district, 6th August 1976. Moss, Eric (aged 54), 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. Moss, Keith, Trooper, Selous Scouts, died from wounds sustained in a convoy ambush in the Nyajena TTL, near Ft Victoria, Op Repulse. In November 1976, one of the unit's most 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. Keith died of his wounds in the helicopter before reaching Fort Victoria Hospital. His brother had been with him during the ambush. 5 th February 1978. Mostert, G., Rifleman, Recce Platoon, 1RR, was killed in action on Operation Instant in a camp attack on a ZANLA camp at Chintopo in the Tete Province of Mozambique, when burning huts exploded, 7 April 1979. Moto, Constable, Police Support Unit, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 24 December 1979. Moyo, - , Constable, Echo Troop, Support Unit, British South Africa Police, killed in action, at Mount Darwin, 16th July 1972. Moyo, A., Auxillary Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 1st November 1978. Moyo, Albert (aged 29), 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. Moyo, Amon, Private, Four Maintenance, killed in action, 11 November 1979. Moyo, Canaan, Lance Corporal, Second Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, 22 December 1979. Moyo, D., Guard, Guard Force killed in action, June 1978. Moyo, D., Private, Second Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed on active service, in


48 a vehicle accident, 6 January 1977. Moyo, E., District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, July 1978. Moyo, Elliot, Sapper, Rhodesian Corps of Engineers, killed in action, 24 July 1979. Moyo, Jackson (28), D/Cst, CID, British South Africa Police. Died of complications from wounds received in a contact two years previously. He was in Mpilo Hospital on 10th March, 1978 Moyo, Jetro, Trooper, was killed by gunshot wound in Operation Petal, Botswana. 24th April 1979. Moyo, K., Constable, British South Africa Police, April 1977. Moyo, L., Private, 5 PROPL, killed in action, 18 September 1979. Moyo, Mkethwa (aged 22), Field Reservist, Field Reserve, Bristish South Africa Police, killed on active service with FR Ndlovu in Westgate, Bulawayo. 25 th October 1979. Moyo, Morgan (aged 27), Corporal, HU, RAR, Selous Scouts until it was disbanded, was killed by an accidental explosion with Lt Piringondo during an internal operation. 14th February 1980. Moyo, Mtandazo (aged 20), Constable, Hotel Troop, Support Unit, British South Africa Police, died in Umtali Hospital from wounds received in a contact. 21st January 1978. Moyo, Ncanga, Driver, ADF, Internal Affairs, was murdered by CTs whilst on R&R, Zibunkululu, Tjolotjo. 4th February, 1979. Moyo, Patrick (aged 26), Constable, E Troop, Support Unit, British South Africa Police, died in Salisbury Hospital of wounds received in an ambush two days previously, 19th January 1977. Moyo, Rams (aged 31), Private, Tenth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, 8 th January 1980. Moyo, Reuben, District Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, 21 April 1978. Moyo, Rodwell, Corporal, Second Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 10 April 1979. Moyo, Rodwell, Private, died of wounds received in action, 23 April 1979. Moyo, S., Corporal, Three Squadron, Rhodesian Corps of Engineers, killed in action, 17 December 1979. Moyo, Samuel Phiri, District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, died on active service, 18th October 1977. Moyo, Tamusanga, Private, A Company, Second Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action by a mortar bomb, 9 March 1979. Moyo, Taylor, District Security Assistant, Keep Protection, Internal Affairs, died on active service. 19th October 1979. Mozica, Chokosi, Private, killed in action, 1 June 1979. Mpahlawa, M. (35), Cst. SAP. KOAS died from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident in the Binga area Kariba. He was normally stationed at Mtandsane Police Station, Transkei. 7 October, 1974. Mpala, J., District Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, at Wankie, 1 January 1977. Mpofu, Amon, District Security Assistant Keep Protection, Internal Affairs, died on active service. 7th October 1976. Mpofu, Cephas, Private, Second Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action by a landmine, 27 May 1978. Mpofu, E., Private, Eighth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, 25 September 1979. Mpofu, Frank, Sapper, Seven Squadron, Rhodesian Corps of Engineers, killed by a landmine, 5th February 1980. Mpofu, G., Private, School of Infantry, killed in action, 7 November 1979. Mpofu, Henry, District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, 22 November 1977. Mpofu, Leonard, Private, 'A' Company, Second Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action by a gunshot wound, 27 June 1978. Mpofu, N., Auxilliary Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 30 September 1979. Mpofu, Phinias, Private, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 9


49 December 1979. Mpofu, Royal, Private, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, died of wounds received in action, 25 March 1978. Mtandwa, C., Rifleman , Ninth Battalion, The Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, March 1978. Mthekli, Sergeant, British South Africa Police, killed in action, March 1978. Mtinsi, Martin, Private, Second Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, was killed on service by a gunshot wound. 7th February 1980. Mtisi, Nyika, Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 25 April 1979. Mtsombe, C., Guard, Guard Force August 1978. Mtupane, A., K/Corporal Guard Force August 1978. Mubaiwa, Makasi Mubayi, District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, 1 August 1979. Mubaywa, W., District Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, at Mrewa, 1 March 1977. Mubondera, J., Junior Corporal, Guard Force, killed in action, June 1979. Muchabi, Albert (aged 28), Constable, Uniform, British South Africa Police, died in a vehicle accident. 1st February 1979. Muchada, R., Field Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, at Mudzi, 10 May 1976. Muchakbarwa, C., District Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, at Concession, 6 May 1976. Muchavaira, Friday, Constable, D Troop, Support Unit, British South Africa Police, Killed in a contact in Gokwe, 10th July 1980. Mucheka, Tadios, Private, Second Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 17 April 1977. Muchemwa, Marufu, Sergeant, 'A' Company, Second Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, died in a vehicle accident en route to Fort Victoria, 20th January 1977. Muchemwa, S., Constable, British South Africa Police, November 1977. Muchena, M., Rifleman, Eighth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, 3 January 1980. Muchenje, Fanwell (aged 23), Corporal, Selous Scouts, was shot and killed by a turned terrorist on sentry duty while three Scouts and two Police attachments were sleeping. 29th April, 1975. Muchenje, Richard, District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, 7 November 1978. Muchenje, W., Demonstrator, Internal Affairs, killed in action, at Mtoko, 5 May 1976. Muchichwa, Mazwell M. (aged 26), Cst, Special Branch, British South Africa Police, attached to Selous Scouts, was shot and killed by a turned terrorist on sentry duty while three Scouts and two Police attachments were sleeping. 29 th April, 1975. BSAP ROH Muchini, S., District Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, Bikita, 27 August 1976. Muchona, S., Guard, Guard Force July 1978. Mudavanhu, P., Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, June 1978. Mudhomodozi, Happy, Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 4 February 1979. Mudimu, S., Guard, Guard Force August 1978. Muduve, G., Constable, British South Africa Police, Support Unit, killed in action in a contact, Nyamapanda Police, Camp, 15 August 1976. Mudzete, Patrick, District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, 6 July 1979. Mudzi, D., Constable, British South Africa Police, Support Unit, killed on active service, Accident training exercise, 2 September 1976. Mudzimiri, Martin (aged 20), Constable, Z1 Troop, Support Unit, British South Africa Police, died of wounds received in the Silversteams area of Chipinga, 21st October 1976. Mudzingwa, Philemon (21), Trooper, Selous Scouts, killed on active service, vehicle accident, July 1978. Mudzwidza, N., Dip Attendant Internal Affairs, killed in action, May 1978. Mufachiya, Stephen (25), Field Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, at Shamva,


50 24 August 1974. Mufaro, R., Lance Corporal, One Squadron, Rhodesian Corps of Engineers, killed in action, 24 August 1978. Mugabe, R., Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, July 1977. Muganiwa, Rodgers, District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, died of wounds received in action, 3 July 1979. Mugoni, J., Auxillary Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, March 1979. Mugumbate, Musarari Johannes, District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, 21 December 1979. Mugwaga, N., Sergeant, November 1977. Mugwaga, W., Guard, Guard Force, killed in action, December 1977. Muir, Douglas ‘Dougie’ Sydney, Trooper, 1 Cdo, 1st Bn, RLI, was killed in a contact in the Enterprise area, Op Salops. 12th May 1979. Mujeki, Constable, British South Africa Police, killed on active service, Abducted & murdered in Bikita District by CTs, 2 January 1977. Mujere, Levy, Private, Second Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed 7 December 1978. Mujero, T., J/Corporal Guard Force killed in action, September 1978. Mukandatsa Ma, Munikwi, Private, Second Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 28 February 1979. Mukandatsama, Munhikwi, Private, killed in action, 1 March 1979. Mukandiona, Ruwayi, Guard, Guard Force, killed in action, 30 April 1979. Mukapanda, Aaron, Private, 2nd Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, died on active service. 5th November 1977. Mukaro, C., Lance Corporal, killed in action, December 1978. Mukaro, Clements, Lance Corporal, killed in action, 25 December 1978. Mukoni, Dzingirayi (aged 21), Private, A Company, 1st Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, died from a gunshot wound in a cointact in Mtoko. 13th May 1976. Mukonora, Philipa, WDW, ADF, Internal Affairs, murdered by CTs. 16th September 1978. Mukucha, Sergeant British South Africa Police, May 1977. Mukuinwe, District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action in an ambush in the Mrewa TTL, 27 September 1978. Mukundwa, Denis, Sapper, Sqn RhE, died on active service. December 1977. Mukuruva, Elliot, Guard, Guard Force killed in action, 13 June 1979. Mukwaira, Cosmos (aged 25), Constable, Uniform, British South Africa Police, died on active service in the Nuanetsi district. 9th February 1978. Mullin, Michael ‘Mike’ (aged 21), C Sqn, Special Air Srvice, was killed in a shooting accident during Op Cauldron, Urungwe District. 26th March 1968. Munangwa, Gora, Sergeant First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in a contact, 28 November 1976. Mundingi, Chikeva, District Security Assistant, Kp Prtn, Internal Affairs, died on active service. 16th February 1979. Munemo, Japhet Ndove (aged 35 years), D Cst, CID, British South Africa Police, died from cancer in Mpilo Hospital, Bulawayo. 18th February 1979. Munemo, Oliver (aged 27), Constable, A Tp, Support Unit, British South Africa Police, was killed in a contact. 11th January 1980. Munemo, Poncian, Lance Corporal, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action in a contact, 2 April 1975. Munemo, R., Guard, Guard Force killed in action, September 1978. Munetsi, Field Reservist, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 18 June 1978. Munetsi, Peter James, District Assistant, Internal Affairs, murdered by terrorists, 29 November 1978. Munganayi, Private, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 19 May 1972. Mungazi, G., Constable, British South Africa Police, Support Unit, killed on active service, in an accident, in the Wedza area, 21 November 1976.


51 Mungenge, Morgan, Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 2 August 1979. Munjayi, T., Guard, PV Prtn Group, GF, died on active service. 30 th January 1980. Munton-Jackson, Guy (aged 26), Air Lieutenant, No 7 Sqn, Rhodesian Air Force, was killed with another airman in an air accident at 03:00 hrs whilst flying an Alouette IIIB R5077 in heavy weather near Gwelo, 17 January 1972. Munyani, E., Guard, Guard Force killed in action, May 1978. Munyorwa, C, Lance Corporal, Second Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 3 May 1979. Mupambwa, G., District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, November 1978. Mupandagwara, N., Guard, Guard Force killed in action, June 1979. Mupeti, F., District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action by a landmine, 16 September 1978. Mupita, Temba Luxton (aged 27), Constable, Uniform, British South Africa Police, serving at Mangula was murdered when on leave in Sarawaku Kraal, Mutasa North TTL. He was dragged out of his hut and shot. 10th July 1976. Murambi, Timothy, Constable, Police Support Unit, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 19 December 1979. Murambiwa, Private, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 19 May 1972. Muramboduro, J., Guard, Guard Force, killed in action, March 1979. Muranda, J., Trooper, Selous Scouts, killed in action, 27 December 1979. Murase, Lovemore, L/Cpl (aged 25), 2 Tp, Selous Scouts, was killed by ‘friendly fire’. Due to an administrative error, this area was not frozen. Two Scouts, in pseudo, were shot and killed by a local PATU stick, made up of farmers from the Selous area. 2nd October, 1978. Murawa, J., Sapper Rhodesian Corps of Engineers, killed in action, December 1978. Murdoch, B., Air Lieutenant, Rhodesian Air Force killed on active service, in an air accident, while flying Trojan R4326 at Mushumbi Pools, 17 December 1974. Murdoch, D., killed in action, 1977. Murdock, Timothy ‘Tim’ Joseph, Lance Corporal, 1 Pltn, 3 (Indp) Coy RAR, was killed in a vehicle ambush, Inyanga, Op Thrasher. Returning in escort from Nyamaropa, the truck hit a landmine, followed by an ambush from about 200 metres away. 28th November 1978. Muredzi, J., Constable, British South Africa Police, Support Unit, killed in action in a contact, 24 April 1976. Murefu, P.C., Rifleman, Fifth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, 28 July 1978 Mureza, M., Guard, Guard Force killed in action, September 1978. Muringani, Arthur, Auxilliary Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 25 December 1979. Murozvi, Addison Pondo, Extension Supervisor, ADF, Internal Affairs, murdered by CTs, 10th October 1977. Murphy, A.C., Lance Corporal, Six Independent Company, Rhodesia Regiment, killed on active service, in a vehicle accident, 20 December 1976. Murphy, James Firman, Field Reservist, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 28 February 1979. Murray, Alan James (aged 26), Patrol Officer, PATU, British South Africa Police, was killed in a vehicle accident. 17th January 1974. Murray, Colin McLeod, 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. 1st February 1978 Murray, Ian Anthony (aged 23), Lance Corporal, Fifth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, died in Andrew Fleming Hospital from wounds received in a shooting accident, 8th April


52 1976. Murudzwa, Samuel, District Security Assistant, Keep Protection, Internal Affairs, died on active service, 17th July 1978. Murungweni, Godfrey, Guard, Protected Village Protection Group, Guard Force, killed in action, 30th September 1977. Murungweni, Lawrence, Constable, British South Africa Police, 17 July 1979. Murwira, G., Signaller 1 Sig Sqn, died on active service. No recorded date. Murwisi, Fainosi, Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 19 March 1979. Musa, Cladius, Lance Corporal, Army, died on active service, 8th July 1979 Musafare, Edward (aged 24), Trooper, Selous Scouts, was shot and killed by a turned terrorist on sentry duty while three Scouts and two Police attachments were sleeping. 29th April, 1975. Musaruwa, M., Guard, Guard Force killed in action, June 1979. Musaruwa, Proud, Sapper, 6 Comp Squadron, Rhodesian Engineers, killed in action ina landmine explosion, 7 July 1978. Musasa, Jephias, Private, HQ Midlands District, 1st Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, shot and killed by CTs when off duty. 16th December 1978. Musavengana, V. I., Corporal, HQ, 4 Brigade, missing in action, recorded as “death presumed”. 16th October 1979. Musekiwa, Martin, District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, died of wounds received in action, 27 June 1979. Mushambi, Winston, Junior Corporal Guard Force, murdered by terrorists, 17 December 1978. Mushani, Tambudzayi, 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.. Mushaya, J., Corporal, killed in action, December 1978. Mushonga, District Assistant, Regular, Internal Affairs, murdered by terrorists with Sgt Gondoro when on leave in Musembara TTL, Bindura, 30th October 1976 Mushonga, Norbert, Private, D Coy, 2nd Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, died of injuries received in a vehicle accident, 15 January 1980. Mushonga, Richard, District Security Assistant, Keep Protection, Internal Affairs, died on active service, 27th June 1978. Mushure, Anderson, District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed with DSA Rukara when his Puma vehicle was hit by 9 RPG-7 rockets south of Chiredzi. 25th October 1979. Mushure, C., Guard, Guard Force killed in action, June 1979. Mushure, Cosmos (26), Lance Corporal, E Company, 1st Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action in a contact, Northern Matabeland, 23 August 1967. Musina, Kenneth, District Security Assistant, Kp Prtn, Internal Affairs, killed in action, 12 July 1979. Musindo, Field Reservist, Field Reserve, British South Africa Police, was killed in an accident with another three members in the Beatrice area, not far from Salisbury. 23 rd February 1979. Musindo, Maxwell E., Private, 4 Platoon, 2 Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 10 March 1979. Musiyiwa, J., District Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, in Gutu 18 March 1977. Musodzah, Mathias Jonathan (aged 21), Constable, Support Unit, British South Africa Police, died from gunshot wounds when murdered during a routine investigation in Chiduku TTL, Makoni, 20 October 1976. Musondo, T., Sergeant British South Africa Police, killed in action, September 1978. Musonza, Ruka, District Security Assistant, Kp Prtn, Internal Affairs, died on active service, 10th July 1979. Mutamangira, M.G., District Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, at Melsetter, 25 May 1976. Mutamburi, Killian, Private, Second Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 9 December 1979.


53 Mutanda, Jakuvos, District Security Assistant, Keep Protection, Internal Affairs, died on active service. 19th October 1979. Mutandi, Leonard, Private, Four Maintenance, killed in action, 11 November 1979. Mutanga, Mastaff, Private, Two (Independent) Company, Rhodesian African Rifles, died from wounds received in a contact near Karoi, Op Hurricane. He was casevaced to Kariba where he subsequently died. 23rd January 1979. Mutargoza, Toperson, Acting Lance Corporal, 'A' Company Second Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action by a gunshot wound, when his vehicle was ambushed by 30 ZANLA in the Mshawasha African Purchase Area 29 December 1977. Mutasa, Pineal, Lance Corporal, Support Company, 1st Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, murdered by CTs. 15th October 1979. Mutasa, Naison, Constable, Uniform, British South Africa Police, killed on police duty in a road traffic accident in Tande TTL in the Makoni Ditrict. 25th December 1977. Mutava, E., District Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, December 1977. Mutema, Tinarwo, Private, Second Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, 3 May 1977. Mutengani, Samuel, Lance Corporal, died of wounds received in action, 16 July 1979. Mutengani, Samuel, Lance Corporal, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 14 June 1979. Mutero, Joseph, Field Assistant, Internal Affairs, was murdered by CTs at Chiredzi, Op Repulse. 11 January 1977. Muteta, Watson, District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, murdered by terrorists, 29 November 1978. Muteyaunga, R., District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, May 1978. Mutimbanyoka, Phillip (aged 22), Constable, Uniform, British South Africa Police, died in a vehicle accident in Salisbury. 27th January 1977. Mutiziri, T., Sergeant British South Africa Police, killed in action, July 1977. Mutongi, N., Sergeant Major, British South Africa Police, Support Unit, killed in action in a contact, in the Honde Valley, 8 April 1976. Mutova, Chakanaka Joseph (aged 30), Sergeant, Uniform, British South Africa Police, was on patrol in Dinhori Township, Svoswe TTL, Marandellas with District Assistant Changara when they were abducted by CTs, publically humiliated then shot in cold blood. 20th October 1976. Mutumhe, Philip, Auxillary Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 12 December 1978. Muwangani, Field Reservist, Field Reserve, British South Africa Police, Died in Salisbury Hospital from cerebral malaria which had been contracted on service. 21 st February 1978. Muvungani, Gideon, Lance Corporal, Second Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, 22 November 1979. Muyambi, Obadiah, Guard, Guard Force, died of wounds received in action, 13 September 1979. Muyezwa, Rufu Charles, Sergeant Major, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 4 October 1978. Muyotcha, Willie, Extension Assistant, ADF, Internal Affairs, murdered by CTs, 3rd August 1977. Muzenda, Dzimba, District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, 28 November 1978. Muzenda, E., Auxillary Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, May 1979. Muzingi, Reuben, Private, B Company, 2nd Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, died on active service. 27th February 1979. Muzingi, Rueben, Private, died of wounds received in action, 1 March 1979. Muzkuzha, Stanselous, Keep Sergeant, Guard Force, killed in action, 5 January 1979. Muzondiwa, Sani Jekanyika, District Security Assistant, Keep Protection, Internal Affairs, murdered by CTs in the Sipolilo District, 16th October 1978. Muzondo, Kingston, Trooper, Selous Scouts, killed in action, 6th April 1979. Muzwondiwa, S., District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, died on active service, 1st September 1978 or during the month.


54 Mviyo, T., Private, Second Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles killed in action in a contact, 5 May 1976. Mwale, Maunda Gilbert, Private, killed in action, 2 April 1979. Mwanagumbi, Daniel, Junior Corporal Guard Force, killed in action, 18 December 1977. Mwasireni, M., Field Reservist, British South Africa Police, killed in action in a contact, 13 November 1976. Mweneziko, Mudzingwa, Sergeant, killed in action, 2 November 1978. Mweneziko, Mudzingwa, Sergeant, 2nd Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action. 25th October 1978. Mwenya, Sanderson, District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, 8 May 1979. Mxotsewa, Elliot, District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, died on active service. 19th January 1979. Myburgh, Kenneth ‘Ken’ Herman, Trooper, First Battalion, Rhodesian Light Infantry, was killed in action in Op Thrasher. 16th May 1979. Mynhardt, Barend Jacobus (aged 54), Field Assistant, ADF, Internal Affairs, died from gunshot wounds from an ambush in Bikita TTL, 24th November 1976. Nagar, Harishandra “Harry”, Sergeant, Rhodesia Regiment, died from wounds from a shooting accident, 21st October 1977. Nago, Nicholas, Private, Second Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed on active service in an accidental contact with another Army unit, 19 April 1978. Nahove, R., District Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, at Shamva 29 January 1974. Nahwire, N., District Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, in Bikita, 24 November 1976. Naison, Hanky, Corporal, killed in action, 11 May 1979. Naluso, Kelemes “Clements” (aged 34), Field Reservist, Police Anti Terrorist Unit, British South Africa Police, was killed during a contact in Umfurudzi Safari Area, Shamva district. 13th October, 1977. Nash, A., Private, 1 Protection Company, killed on active service, in a vehicle accident, 4 March 1975. Nasho, M.M., Field Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, in Mudzi, March 1976. Ncube, Amos Sila (aged 21), Private, C Company, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, died in a vehicle accident on the Umtali/Fort Victoria Road near Bikita. 14th February 1976. Ncube, Ambrose Sanyama, District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, 20 August 1979. Ncube, Bayi, District Assistant, Regular, Intaf, was abducted with DA Nkala then murdered by CTs, Tjolotjo, Op Tangent. 1st February 1978. Ncube, C., Sapper, SME, killed in action, 23 February 1980. Ncube, Charles (aged 21), Constable, R Troop, Support Unit, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 10th February 1979. Ncube, Collins, Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 21 April 1978. Ncube, D., District Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, December 1977. Ncube, Erick (aged 22), Constable, Special Branch, British South Africa Police, was killed with another policeman when he was abducted and murdered by CTs whilst on ground cover duties, Wankie TTL, Op Tangent. 17 January 1977. Ncube, George Makore (aged 21), Constable, CID, British South Africa Police, killed in an ambush in the Machuchuta TTL, Tuli Circle area. 15th February 1979. Ncube, Jahalempi, Spr, SME, RhE, was killed in action. 23rd February 1980. Ncube, Jock Alfred, District Assistant, Regular, Intaf, died on active service. 8 th February, 1978. Ncube, Kesari, District Security Assistant, Protected Village Protection Group, Internal Affairs, murdered by terrorists. 17th April 1979. Ncube, Madiba (aged 27), District Security Assistant, Kp Prtn, Intaf, was killed in a vehicle ambush, in Bikita, Op Repulse. 26th May 1977.


55 Ncube, Matanda, Private, B Coy, 10th Bn, RR, was killed in action. 22nd February 1979. Ncube, Meta Richard, District Security Assistant (aged 29), Kp Prtn, Intaf, was murdered by CTs in the Plumtree area, Op Tangent. 10 January 1978. Ncube, Njabula, Sapper, 1 Sqn, RhE, was killed by shrapnel from an accidental explosion. 26th November 1979. Ncube, Patrick (aged 28), Constable, Special Branch, British South Africa Police, accidental death. 22nd February 1979. Ncube, Patrick, Private, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 9 April 1979. Ncube, Reason, Rifleman, Fourth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, 12 November 1978. Ncube, Stanley, Private, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 12 June 1977. Ncube, Walker, Constable, British South Africa Police, was killed with DSO Jeffery in an urban action incident in Luveve Township, Bulawayo. 2nd September 1976. Ncube, Zenzo Nobody Ntutha, District Security Assistant, Keep Protection, Internal Affairs, Garigari Line, Tjolotjo TTL, Op Tangent. In a fire-fight with ZIPRA, Zenzo stood up to change the magazine on the Bren gun he was operating ina Puma and he was struck in the head by a single AK bullet, killing him instantly. His MSM was awarded for tracking on the previous day which resulted in a successful contact. 9th October 1979. Ncupe, Jenamiso, Private, killed in action, 15 April 1978. Ndava, Tapera Martin, District Assistant, Internal Affairs, 7 December 1978. Ndaza, Tapson, Corporal, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action in a contact, 28 November 1976. Ndebele, Doctor (aged 26), 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. Ndebele, J., District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, August 1977. Ndebele, M., Guard, Guard Force killed in action, May 1978. Ndeke, C., Guard, Guard Force, killed in action, January 1979. Ndhelele, J., Dip Attendant Internal Affairs, killed in action, June 1979. Ndhlovu, C., District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action when his aircraft detonated a landmine, 19 February 1979. Ndhlovu, Calvin Chikandiwa Jobe (aged 22), Constable, PATU, British South Africa Police, died from wounds in a CT action, 23 April 1979. Ndhlovu, J., FR, British South Africa Police, killed in action in a contact, at Binga. 20 December 1976. Ndhlovu, Jack, Guard, PV Prtn Group, Guard Force, was killed in a CT action, 15 January 1979. Ndhlovu, Grady, Cst, J Troop, Support Unit, British South Africa Police, died in a vehicle accident. 15th February 1977. Ndhlovu, Morgan, Private, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 28 August 1977. Ndhlovu, Phahlani, District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, murdered by terrorists, 29 November 1978. Ndhlovu, W., Rifleman, Fifth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, 6 March 1980. Ndimande, Bhiyeni Luka, District Security Assistant, MRU, Internal Affairs, died on active service, 6th February 1979. Nditshi, L., Guard, PV Prtn Group, GF, died on active service. 14 th February 1980. Ndlovu, Abednicho, Constable, Duty Uniform, British South Africa Police, killed in an ambush in Maranda TTL. 9th March 1977. Ndlovu, Cain, District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, was killed with another three members when the aircraft flown by Plt Gardener detonated a landmine in the parking bay of the Mutawatawa airstrip in Maramba TTL, Mrewa. 19th February 1979. Ndlovu, Clement, District Security Assistant, Keep Protection, Internal affairs, killed in a vehicle ambush near Toporo rest camp, Beitbridge. Died with DSA Ndou. 18 th October


56 1977. Ndlovu, Collen, Detective Constable, Special Branch, British South Africa Police, killed in action in Beitbridge area. 1st January 1978. Ndlovu, Cossum, Private, 2nd Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, 23 June 1978. Ndlovu, Dominic, District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, died on active service. 25th August 1978. Ndlovu, E., Sapper, 7 Squadron, Rhodesian Corps of Engineers, died from injuries from a vehicle accident. 27th October 1979. Ndlovu, G., Constable, British South Africa Police, killed on active service, 15 February 1977. Ndlovu, J., Guard, Guard Force, died on active service. 1st March 1978. Ndlovu, Joel (aged 22), Field Reservist, Field Reserve, Bristish South Africa Police, killed on active service with FR Moyo in Westgate, Bulawayo. 25th October 1979. Ndlovu, John Bajilla, District Security Assistant, Regular, Internal Affairs, died on active service. 9th May 1979. Ndlovu, Musa, Dip Supervisor, Internal Affairs, murdered by the enemy. 25th February 1978. Ndlovu, Obert Mabaleka BCR (aged 26), Corporal, 2 Troop, Selous Scouts, was killed by ‘friendly fire’. Due to an administrative error, this area was not frozen. The two Scouts, in pseudo, were shot and killed by a local PATU stick, made up of farmers from the Selous area. 2nd October, 1978. Ndlovu, Peter, Rifleman, Fourth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, 12 July 1978. Ndlovu, T., Private, Depot, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in a vehicle accident, 6th November 1979. Ndlovu, Z., Private, killed in action, April 1979. Ndogwedu, N., District Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, December 1978. Ndokanga, Phanuel, Corporal, Grey Scouts, was killed in a contact in the north east operational area. 15th February 1977. Ndou, Joseph, District Security Assistant, Keep Protection, Internal affairs, killed in a vehicle ambush near Toporo rest camp, Beitbridge. Died with DSA Ndlovu. 18 th October 1977. Ndou, Lazarus (aged 26), Constable, E Troop, Support Unit, British South Africa Police, died from wounds from a contact at night in a TTL near Umtali. Constable Chiredza was also killed. 19th October 1979. Neasham, Colin Graham, 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. Nedza, Edson (aged 23), Constable, British South Africa Police, was serving in Chipinga when he was killed during a CT engagement, 12th October 1979. Needham, Steven, Patrol Officer, British South Africa Police, killed in action when escorting a convoy from Beit Bridge, 11 May 1979. Nel, Ewart Frans ‘Ed’, L/Cpl, 1 Cdo, RLI, was killed at Chivinge in the Tete Province, Mozambique, during Op Chamber. Troops were flown by helicopter for an assault on a Frelimo/ZANLA base north of the Luia River. They were met by fierce resistance from Frelimo troops, and during the attack, Tpr Chris Lang, L/Cpl Frans Nel and Cpl 'Doc' Rice were shot and killed. 4th June 1979. Nel, Frans Jacobus, Trooper, C Sqn, Special Air Service, was killed with a gunshot to the head while advancing in a sweep line Zulu 1 against the ZANLA camp at Chimoio on Operation Dingo at Chimoio in a combined SAS, RLI and RhAF attack on Venduzi Camp in Manica Province, Mozambique. 23rd November 1977. Nel, Gert Johannes ‘Boet’ (aged 24), Trooper, C Sqn, Special Air Service, was killed in a contact in the Bangala TTL, Victoria district. In a high density operation with elements of 6RR, three sticks were flown in by helicopter, and in an ensuing contact, Boet Nel and


57 Steve Seymour were shot and killed. 22nd December 1976. Nel, Jan Andries “Jannie” (aged 30), MLM, WO2, Tp CO, 4 Tp, Selous Scouts, killed by gunshot wounds whilst trying to clear a double-storey house during Op Long John in Mapai, Mozambique . Lt Dale Collett SCR was seriously wounded and paralyzed and Tim Bax was also wounded in this scene. His posthumous citation states that he was deployed on small three-man clandestine ops for almost 2 years, many of which were successful. He displayed outstanding qualities of leadership and courage. 26th June 1976. Nel, Pieter ‘Piet’ Jacobus Stephanus, Sergeant, 6 (Indep) Company, RAR, died when trying to dismantle an RPG rocket in the barracks in Inyanga. 16 th June 1979. Nelson, K., Sergeant, Rhodesian Air Force, killed in action, when flying an Alouette III which was hit by an RPG7 in Mozambique, 28 July 1978. Nelson, R., Senior Aircraftsman, Rhodesian Air Force, killed in action, when hit by ground fire while trooping in an Alouette IIIB piloted by Flight Lieutenant R.J. Watt, 18 May 1977. Nemachena, E., District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, June 1977. Nemachena, Shusha, District Security Assistant, Kp Prtn, Internal Affairs, died on active service, 10th July 1979. Nemanwa, Isaac, Private, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 18 September 1978. Nemutambwe, L., Comm Adv Internal Affairs, November 1977. Nettleton, Gordon E. (40), Squadron Leader, Rhodesian Air Force, killed on active service, in an air accident, while flying an Alouette IIIB R5117 when it rolled onto its back at the main gate to New Sarum, 1 July 1970. Nevermind, K., Field Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, at Mount Darwin, 10 April 1976. Newman, Alfred Charles “Butch” (aged 31), Temporary Corporal, F Company, 4th Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, died from shrapnel wounds in Andrew Fleming Hospital the day after a mortar attack on a base camp, Buhera. WO2 Hayworth and Rifleman Lovie had died during the attack. 15th October 1976. Newton, Private, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 8 August 1971. Ngandu, H., Rifleman, Fourth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, 14 April 1979. Ngeni, M.N., Dip Attendant Internal Affairs, killed in action, at Umtali, 19 May 1976. Ngomanyoni, Crispen, Lance Corporal, 'A' Company Second Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action by a gunshot wound, when his vehicle was ambushed by 30 ZANLA in the Mshawasha African Purchase Area 29 December 1977. Ngonya, Tinawo (aged 34), Cst, Uniform, British South Africa Police, was murdered by terrorists, Brunswick Farm, Gatooma/Hartley Road. 8th January 1974. Ngoshi, Ephraim, Guard, Guard Force, murdered by terrorists, 22 November 1977. Ngube, I., Private, Eighth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, 9 September 1979. Ngulube, Isaac, Corporal, Second Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 5 August 1978. Ngulube, Simangaliso, Private, Third Maintenance, killed in action, 22 November 1979. Ngwarayi, L., Guard, Guard Force, killed in action, November 1978. Ngwenya, Abednigo, Private, Second Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed 10 September 1978. Ngwenya, Kenny Fanyana (aged 25), Field Reservist, Field Reserve, British South Africa Police, was killed in a vehicle accident in the Inyati area. Ngwenya, Livingstone, District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, died of wounds received in action, 1 March 1979. Ngwenya, M., Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 21 July 1979. Ngwenya, S., Tracker, African Field Reserve, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 21 July 1979. Nharo, Fanuel, Private, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 5 April 1972.


58 Nharo, - R44846 (aged 20 years), Private, 1st Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, died from an accidental gunshot wound to the chest on active service in north east operational area. 9th May 1973. Nhawo, C., Guard, Guard Force, killed in action, November 1978. Nicholas, E., Patrol Officer, British South Africa Police, killed in a vehicle ambush, ten kilometres from Chipinga when acting as front gunner for a convoy, May 1977. Nielson, Michael Field Reservist, British South Africa Police, Police, Anti-Terrorist Unit, killed in action in a contact, in the Mukwichi TTL, 17 January 1977. Nikisi, R., Private, Second Maintenance, killed in action, 21 March 1979. Njanina, John, District Assistant, Regular, Internal Affairs, died on active service, 11th July 1977. Njekela, N., Constable, British South Africa Police, Support Unit, killed in action in a contact, at Mount Darwin, brother of Chief Nkalakata, 8 April 1976. Njenge, Maxwell, District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, 31 July 1979. Njenjera, Peter, Senior District Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action in a vehicle ambush in the Honde/Cashel area and suffered severe burns, July 1977. Njoli, Robert, Constable, Support Unit, British South Africa Police, killed in action in an ambush, 3 July 1977. Njunube, (Headman), Detective Constable, British South Africa Police, CID, killed in action, in an ambush, in the Plumtree area, 6 August 1976. Nkala, Christopher, Private, D Company, 1st Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, died three months later from injuries from a parachute drop that also killed Private Phiri, 11th October 1978. Nkala, Manuel, District Assistant, Intaf, was abducted by CTs with DA Ncube then murdered, Tjolotjo, Op Tangent. 1st February 1978. Nkala, Thomas, Constable, Ground Coverage, British South Africa Police, was killed in an ambush. 9th March 1977. Nkandla, Helkamah, Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 6 July 1979. Nkiwane, A., Rifleman, Fourth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, 9 April 1978. Nkiwane, Samziza, District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, murdered by terrorists, 26 December 1978. Nkomo, G., Keep Commander, PV Prtn Group, Guard Force, died on active service, October 1978. Nkomo, Jacob, Private, 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. Nkomo, John Kunyana Buka, District Assistant, Regular, Internal Affairs, murdered by CTs when on R&R, Buka Line, Tjolotjo, 9th October, 1977. Nkomo, Keni, Asst, ADF, Intaf, was murdered by CTs whilst on R&R, Ehampeni Line, Tjolotjo. 17th February 1979. Nkomo, Mtelekwe, Field Reservist, Field Reserve, British South Africa Police, was killed on active service in Matabeleland. 29th March, 1978. Nkomo, Victor, Sapper, 1 Squadron, Rhodesian Corps of Engineers, killed in action, 1 March 1978. Nkono, J., District Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, October 1977. Ntindindi, Joseph, Private, 6 (Independent) Company, Rhodesian African Rfiles, died on active service, 5th April 1978. Ntini, Nhlalo (aged 37), Constable, Special Branch, British South Africa Police, was killed with another policeman when he was abducted and murdered by CTs whilst on ground cover duties, Wankie TTL, Op Tangent, 17th January 1977. Nugent, S.R., Rifleman, Three Independent Company, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action in a contact, on 18 July 1976. Nyabadza, A., Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, March 1979. Nyabotso, Kudzayi, District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, 28 February 1979.


59 Nyadute, Patrick (aged 27), Constable, British South Africa Police, was killed in a shooting incident. 11th February 1979. Nyagano, L., Constable, British South Africa Police, August 1977. Nyakaza, Corporal, General Service Unit, Rhodesian Air Force, killed in action by a landmine, 19 November 1973. Nyakuchemwa, D., Guard, Guard Force killed in action, September 1978. Nyakudya, Alois (aged 30), Constable, British South Africa Police, Support Unit, died from a gunshot wound in an ambush, north of Nyamapanda. 1st February 1976. Nyakwishira, Anthony Peter (aged 25), Constable, ZB Troop, Support Unit, British South Africa Police, killed in action in Plumtree, Op Tangent. 3rd July 1977. Nyamayaro, Evans, Aircraftsman, Rhodesian Air Force, killed in action, 1st October 1979. Nyamayaro, Evans, Private, One Psychological Operations Unit, killed in action, 15 September 1979. Nyamayaro, Joram, District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, was killed with another three members when the aircraft flown by Plt Gardener detonated a landmine in the parking bay of the Mutawatawa airstrip in Maramba TTL, Mrewa. 19th February 1979. Nyamayovo, Frederick, Private, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 16 September 1978. Nyamazana, J., District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, January 1979. Nyambira, Elliot, District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, 17 April 1979. Nyamsayi, F., District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, January 1978. Nyamuzinga, R., Constable, British South Africa Police, August 1979. Nyandoro, Bernard, District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, died from wounds received in action, 25 September 1979. Nyangani, H., Rifleman, killed in action, March 1978. Nyapfumbi, Willard, Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 30 June 1979. Nyarendaha, H., Guard, Guard Force, killed in action, December 1977. Nyasala, Enias (25), Private, 1st Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, DOAS of malaria in Bulawayo. 3 July 1972. Nyathi, Day, Private, School of Infantry, killed in action, 7 November 1979. Nyathi, Lunis, Sapper, School of Infantry, 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. Nyati, Benzenie, District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, 22 November 1977. Nyati, M., Field Reservist, Scout, British South Africa Police, killed in action, in an ambush, north west Matabeleland, 6 August 1976. Nydam, Wilhemus I. “Willie”, Rifleman, 8th Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in a CT action, 11th September 1978. Nyenye, Clemence, Private, B Company, 1st Battalion, the Rhodesia regiment, was killed in action. 20th February 1978. Nyiahuye, D., Field Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, at Mount Darwin, 13 September 1974. Nyika, L., Sapper, 7 Squadron, Rhodesian Corps of Engineers, killed in action, 27 September 1979. Nyika, Private, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action by a gunshot wound in a contact, 14 September 1967. Nyikadzino, Private, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 19 May 1972. Nyiwana, P., District Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, at Belingwe, 4 May 1976.


60 Nyoni. A. (aged 28), Private, 1 (Independent) Company, Rhodesian African Rifles, died in a vehicle accident with Pte Chilenje. 29th November 1978. Nyoni, Benedict, Private, C Company, 1st Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, died on active service, 13th June 1978. Nyoni, Dumisane (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. Nyoni, Julius, ADF Driver, Internal Affairs, murdered by CTs. 21st March 1979. Nyoni, K., Field Reservist, Field Reserve PATU, British South Africa Police, killed in contact and engagement with the enemy at Binga, 20th December 1976. Nyoni, Nelson, District Assistant, Regular, Internal Affairs, died on active service, 31st December 1978. Nyoni, Raphael, Sapper, 7 Squadron, Rhodesian Corps of Engineers, killed in action, 21st July 1979. Nyoni, Tanson, District Security Assistant, Keep Protection, Internal Affairs, died on active service. 24th October 1979. Nzumana, Thomas, District Assistant, Internal Affairs, died on active service. 16th January 1978. O'Brien, John, Rifleman, Sixth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, 15 November 1979. O'Driscoll, A. Gary, Corporal, 1 Commando, First Battalion, Rhodesian Light Infantry, was killed in action, 23rd August 1977. Oliver, Anthony ‘Tony’ Michael (aged 21), PO, Uniform, British South Africa Police, was killed in a shooting accident whilst off duty. A loaded shotgun in the back of the vehicle had been accidentally discharged. 20th January 1979. Olivey, Charles Hugh (aged 28), Lieutenant, 4th Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, a ZANLA gang had attacked the homestead of Sawerombi Farm on Pork Pie Mountain above Melsetter while Charles was away but he returned to inspect the damage after the military had cleared the road to the farm for landmines. When he parked his vehicle in his parking space within the homestead he detonated a landmine and was killed instantly. 15 May 1978. O’Neill, Gert Stephanus (aged 21), Trooper, Selous Scouts, was killed by a gunshot whilst trench-clearing in a ZANLA base, Monte Cassino, near Chimoio, Mozambique, on Op Miracle. 27th September 1979 O'Neill, K., Private, 3 Protection Company, killed in action by a landmine, 17 March 1977. Oostindien, Johannes Eric (43), Field Reservist, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 14 August 1979. Oosthuizen, Michael, Recruit (17), 1st Battalion, RLI, KOAS from injuries sustained in an accident in the Bindura area. Orchard, Roy C.C., Corporal, 1 & 4 Independent Companies, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 22 July 1977. O'Reilly, Patrick Malcolm (19), Lance Corporal, Second Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, in an ambush, Chikwarakwara, Sengwe TTL, Chiredzi, 15 September 1976. Died with Rfn Kaschula. Osteni, Toto, District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, 5 May 1979. Otiresi, Yotamu, Field Reservist, Field Reserve, British South Africa Police, was killed in an accident with another three members in the Beatrice area, not far from Salisbury. 23rd February 1979. Overbeek, Martin, Lance Corporal, Support Commando, First Battalion, Rhodesian Light Infantry, was killed in a contact on Rathcline Estate, near Tanda TTL, Makoni district. 4th April 1979. Pakayi, A., Field Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, at Mount Darwin, 5 March 1975. Pakayi, Israel Philemon (aged 20), Trooper, Selous Scouts, was shot and killed by a


61 turned terrorist on sentry duty while three Scouts and two Police attachments were sleeping. 29th April, 1975. Panganayi, J., Dip Attendant Internal Affairs, September 1977. Paradza, Constable, British South Africa Police, stoned to death while guarding a diptank in Ndanga TTL south east of Ft Victoria, 16th July 1972. Paradza, Rueden (aged 25), District Assistant, Regular, Internal Affairs, died from multiple shrapnel wounds. 26th October 1976. Parker, David G. (38), Colonel, Headquarters 3 Brigade, killed on active service, in an air accident, while visiting troops in the field at Christmas, travelling in an Alouette 111 which hit an overhead steel cable. The cable was used to transport fruit, seed potatoes and silage to the packing shed on Shinda Orchards Farm, owned by Capt Alec Hampshire (retired), Cashel, Op Thrasher, 3 km from the Mocambique border. Maj General John Shaw, Col David Parker, Capt John Lamb, Capt Ian Robertson, and SAAF Flt Sgt Pieter van Rensburg perished in this tragedy. 23 December 1975. Parker, T.M., Corporal, Eighth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action by a landmine, or in an air accident, while flying in Trojan R4326 at Mushumbi Pools, 17 December 1974. Parkin, Gerald J. (aged 19), Rifleman, Support Commando, First Battalion, Rhodesian Light Infantry was killed from gunshot wounds, Sangwe TTL, near Sabi West Tsetse Camp, Op Thrasher in one of several contacts in this border area. 24th February 1976. Parkinson, J.J., Field Reservist, British South Africa Police, killed on active service, in a shooting accident, 27 April 1976. Parsons, Douglas Walter (aged 20), Rifleman, B Company, Depot, Royal Rhodesia Regiment, killed in an accidental shooting on magazine guard duty during basic training on National Service. 15th October, 1966. Partridge, Derek, Field Reservist, died during training, 23 September 1977. Partridge, Walter M. ‘Joe’ (19), Lance Corporal, Three Independent Company, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action by a landmine, Kandeya TTL, Mt Darwin. 22nd August 1974. Pascoe, Andrew John, Field Reservist, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 12 December 1979. Pasina, Munyaradzi, Private, killed in action, 16 July 1978. Pasine, R., Private, One Independent Company, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 3 October 1979. Pasipamire, Felix Chingozha, Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 29 April 1979. Pasipamire, Luke, District Assistant, Regular, Internal Affairs, murdered by shooting by CTs at Tsvakari Hill, Charewa, Mtoko. 28 th October 1976. Patireki, J., Guard, Guard Force, killed in action, July 1977. Patrol, J., District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, November 1978. Payne, Norbert ‘Norm’ George (aged 38), Field Reservist, Police Anti-Terrorist Unit, British South Africa Police, was killed in an ambush whilst on patrol in the Bindura area. 26th January 1977. Pearse, Martin Frank SCR MFC (Ops), C Sqn, SAS, was killed in an accident involving a bunker bomb which caused a wall to collapse on Martin during Op Carpet in Lusaka, Zambia. His S.C.R. citation states that he displayed great attention to detail and strong personal leadership whilst leading various C Sqn assaults on CT camps both internally and externally. His MFC (Ops) citation states that, after lying in ambush in difficult terrain for several days, they engaged the enemy, killing 13 CTs. 26th June 1979. Pedley, Clive Richard George, Asst Commander, PV Protection Group, Guard Force, died in a shooting accident, 9th July 1977. Peech, Timothy ‘Tim’ (31), Grp Ldr, PATU, British South Africa Police. Murdered by insurgents, Op Hurricane. Tim was meeting with ZANLA to encourage them to either surrender or ‘come on sides’ but he was abducted by the gang and murdered. 13 July 1978. Penton, Colin B. (21), Cadet, Internal Affairs, killed in action by a landmine explosion, at Mount Darwin, 4 September 1974. Perkins, William John, Army Officer Cadet, Fourth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed


62 in action, 25 April 1979. Pfeil, Herman G. ‘Harrie’, Lance Corporal, Three Commando, First Battalion, Rhodesian Light Infantry, was killed from a gunshot in a contact near Pachanza Keep, Karuyana, Mt Darwin when CTs walked into an ambush site that was being prepared. 20th August 1975. Pferedzai, N., Guard, Guard Force killed in action, June 1978. Phede, Henzlet, Sergeant, killed in action, 16 September 1978. Philips, Dennis, Junior Commandant, Guard Force, died of wounds received in action in an ambush of his unprotected Land Rover near Gwelo, 19 April 1979. Phillips, P., Private, killed in action, May 1978. Phinias, Private, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 19 May 1972. Phiri, Macdonald, Rifleman, Fourth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, died of wounds received in action, 26 June 1978. Phiri, Mohamede, Guard, RHQ Delta, Guard Force. Died on active service, Op Tangent. 19 September 1979. Phiri, Johanne, Private, D Company, 1st Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, died duringa parachute drop. Private Nkala died from injuries from the same incident three months later. 27th July 1978. Phone, A., Auxillary Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, February 1979. Pienke, K.L., Flight Lieutenant, Rhodesian Air Force, killed on active service, by ground fire during Operation Miracle in Mozambique, while flying a Canberra B2, 3 October 1979. Pierson, K., Lieutenant, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action by a gunshot wound in a contact, 22 August 1967. Pillow, C., Guard, Guard Force killed in action, June 1979. Pinda, Constable, British South Africa Police, Support Unit, killed in action in a contact, 9 September 1973. Pindura, C., Sapper Rhodesian Corps of Engineers, killed in action, December 1978. Pinge, H., Guard, PV Prtn Group, Guard Force, was killed in action, June 1978. Piringondo, Edward Ngwarayi (aged 27), SCR, Lieutenant, Selous Scouts, HU, RAR, Selous Scouts until it was disbanded, was killed with Cpl Moyo by an accidental explosion in an internal Operation. His citation for the SCR states that he displayed initiative and bravery of the highest order. He personally accounted for 14 CT kills and 8 captures, including high ranking commanders. 14th February 1980. Pitch, L.P., Captain, First Battalion, Rhodesian Light Infantry, killed in action in a contact, 17 May 1976. Pittaway, K., Rifleman, May 1977. Plant, Michael ‘Mike’ (aged 21), Rifleman, Three Independent Company, Rhodesia Regiment, died on the following day from wounds received from a landmine, Kandeya TTL, Mt Darwin. 23rd August 1974. Poole, Russell Forbes, Trooper, Mortar Troop, Support Commando, First Battalion, Rhodesian Light Infantry, was killed in a contact during a Fire Force action in Chiduku TTL, Makoni district of Rusape, Op Thrasher. 19th April 1979. Posi, G., Guard, Guard Force, killed in action, December 1978. Posthumus, G., Keep Commander, Guard Force, killed in action, September 1978. Potgeiter, C., Corporal, May 1977. Potgeiter, Eben ‘Hennie’ (18), Rifleman, 2 Commando, 1st Battalion, Rhodesian Light Infantry. RR had initiated a contact in Masoso TTL, Rusambo and WO2 Taz Bain and Rfn Hennie Potgieter were injured in the initial contact and a fireforce was sent from Mt Darwin. A medic, Cpl John Coey, was sent into the riverbed to attend to the soldiers when he was also shot and killed. 19th July 1975. Potgeiter, Jacobus Johannes (aged 20), Rifleman, 2nd Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, died ina vehicle accident on the Bulawayo/Victoria Falls road, 7th January 1973. Povey, Roger J., Lance Corporal, Second Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action by while being casevaced by Trojan R4326 at Mushumbi Pools after being injured in a landmine explosion, 17 December 1974.


63 Powell, Neville Alastair ‘Spike’, Major, 2 i/c 2 Commando during Op Cauldron, was killed when ZIPRA shot down the second Air Rhodesia Viscount, Umniati, Flight 827 from Kariba to Salisbury. 12th February 1979. He was decorated during the Mau Mau uprising in Kenya. Pratt, Geoffrey William (aged 39), Inspector, 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. Prezent, Silas, District Security Assistant, Home Affairs, killed in action, 22 December 1979. Prince, Norman Hedley Egerton, Field Reservist, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 29 March 1978. Pritchard, John Stephen, Lieutenant, killed in action, 16 August 1978. Procter, Ian (35), Field Reservist, Bulawayo PATU, British South Africa Police, killed in action beyond Tjolotjo after stopping a bus full of abductees, 13 September 1977. Prosser, David Rex, Trooper, 1 Cdo, 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. Puncheon, A.G., Rifleman, One Independent Company, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, in an ambush, 6 May 1976. Quinn, Gary Demaine, Trooper, 2 Commando, 1st Battalion, Rhodesian Light Infantry, was killed during an external operation in Mozambique, north east of Mtoko. Gary was wounded but he died in the casevac helicopter. 29th December 1977. Rabie, Andre Paulus (aged 28) MLM (Post), Sergeant, Special Air Service/Selous Scouts, was killed by a RLI tracker in a pseudo operation during its initial phase in an accidental shooting. He had reported his position but he was at a dam that had not been mapped, Shamva, Op Hurricane. 16th September, 1973. Raey, Allan E. (24), Rifleman, Ninth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action in a contact, Chiredzi, 19 July 1976. Rafu, Raja (aged 40), Auxiliary Constable, British South Africa Police, was killed in a contact in the Urungwe district, Op Hurricane. 24th January 1978. Rakayos, Furnawu, District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, 19 March 1979. Ralston, David Mann (22), Patrol Officer, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 13 September 1977. Ramjee, A.L., Lance Corporal, HQ 3 Brigade, killed in action, 24 March 1980. Randall, Stephen William, Lance Corporal, 1 (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 20round 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. Randel, S., Corporal killed in action, April 1978 Rangarirayi, O., Rifleman, Fifth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, 27 July 1978. Rangarirayi, Oliver, Private, killed in action, 13 August 1978. Ranjisi, A., Guard, Guard Force, killed in action, May 1979. Ranjisi, Aaron, Guard, Guard Force, killed in action, 21 March 1979. Rawstrone, Bernard William (aged 28), Rifleman, 1 Company, Tenth Battalion,


64 Rhodesia Regiment, was killed by an accidental explosion when on service. 30th January 1977. Reece, Brian, Warrant Officer Class 2, 2 Medical Company, Rhodesian Army Medical Corp, killed on active service in motor vehicle accident. 23 June 1978. Rees, G., Staff LSO British South Africa Police, killed in action, March 1979. Regenaas, Bryan George, Field Reservist, Field Reserve, British South Africa Police, died in a drowning accident. 4th February 1976. Reid, James (37), Field Reservist, British South Africa Police, killed in action in a contact, Bikita TTL, 24 August 1977. Reveai, E., District Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, in Bikita, 23 November 1976. Revill, John, Field Reserve Observer, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 28 Rewayi, Charles, Guard, RHQ Echo, Guard Force, died on active service. 26th October 1979. Reyani, J., District Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, at Beit Bridge 27 December 1976. Reynolds, Kenneth ‘Ken’ Reynolds (aged 22), Sergeant, 3 Cdo, 1st Bn, RLI, was killed in an accidental 32Z rifle grenade explosion, in Sipolilo, Op Hurricane. 12th February 1970. Rice, Peter ‘Doc’ O., Medic, Corporal, 1 Cdo, RLI, was killed at Chivinge in the Tete Province, Mozambique, during Op Chamber. Troops were flown by helicopter for an assault on a Frelimo/ZANLA base north of the Luia River. They were met by fierce resistance from Frelimo troops, and during the attack, Tpr Chris Lang, L/Cpl Frans Nel and Cpl 'Doc' Rice were shot and killed. 4th June 1979. Ridge, Eric Noel Francis (aged 19), Trooper, 14 Tp, 3 Cdo, 1st Bn, RLI, was killed by a gunshot wound from a CT sniper after a preliminary contact, Op Cauldron, Mana Pools. Eric is deemed to be the first RLI member to be KIA during the Bush War. 18th March 1968. Riekert, B.J. “Basie”, Corporal, 5th Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, died on active service while on call-up from Mangula, 8th July 1978. Ringisai, Chiutsi, Sergeant, 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 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. 5 th February 1978. Robert, Titus, Auxiliary Section Leader, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 15 November 1979. Robertshaw, James Kendall, Cadet Internal Affairs, killed in action by a landmine, 16 September 1978. Robertson, G.N., Air Lieutenant, Rhodesian Air Force, killed on active service, in an air accident, while flying a Canberra B2 near New Sarum, 16 November 1971. Robertson, Ian Andrew Brampton (29), Captain, Headquarters 3 Brigade, killed on active service, in an air accident, while visiting troops in the field at Christmas, travelling in an Alouette 111 which hit an overhead steel cable. The cable was used to transport fruit, seed potatoes and silage to the packing shed on Shinda Orchards Farm, owned by Capt Alec Hampshire (rtd), Cashel, Op Thrasher, 3 km from the Mocambique border. Maj General John Shaw, Col David Parker, Capt John Lamb, Capt Ian Robertson, and SAAF


65 Flt Sgt Pieter van Rensburg perished in this tragedy. 23 December 1975. Robertson, Robbie. Veterinary Department. was killed in a vehicle ambush on the road to Kariangwe Mission, Binga district, Op Hurricane. The Veterinary Dept was conducting a cattle inspection. The convoy encountered a well-planned ambush, in which Cdt Pieter van Oudtshoorn of Intaf was also killed. 13th January 1978. Robey, John Dorrell Egleton (24), Patrol Officer, British South Africa Police, killed in an ambush on the Tokwe River Bridge en route to investigate a mortar attack on a farmhouse. He was firing over the top of his Land Rover when he was hit by three rounds, 25th January 1978. BSAP ROH Robinson, Leigh Anthony (aged 22), Trooper, 1st Battalion, Rhodesia Light Infantry, died in Salisbury Central Hospital of a pulmonary embolism arising from a motorcycle accident at Cranborne Baracks. 24th January 1978. Robinson, Paul Gregory (aged 20), Uniform, British South Africa Police, died in a road accident near Enkeldoorn on the main Salisbury Road only three weeks after passing out from Morris Depot. 13th October, 1974. Former St Davids, Umtali Junior and Senior Boys Schools and joined the Police during his third year at TTC. Robinson, Rodney W.T., Fifth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, 8 August 1978. Roboho, Jona Shadreck, District Security Assistant, killed in action by a landmine, 16 September 1978 Rosedale, D.D., Corporal, Tenth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed on active service, in a vehicle accident, 7 May 1973. Rosenfels, Desmond Charles ‘Chappie’ BCR, Second Lieutenant, 14 Trp, 3 Cdo, First Battalion, Rhodesian Light Infantry, was killed in the Manica Province of Mozambique. Towards the end of the engagement, one of the soldiers was shot. As he fell into a gully, he was fully exposed to enemy fire. Chappie, with no regard to his own safety, crawled into the gully to assist the wounded trooper, but whilst he was pulling him back, he was himself shot and killed from close range. Chappie was posthumously awarded the BCR for bravery, resourcefulness and aggression during his short Territorial career, and especially for his selfless actions on the day. 8th February 1979. Rosenfels, Ian ‘Ike’, Trooper, Selous Scouts, was killed on a farm. 29th March, 1978. Ross, Gerald, District Commissioner, Internal Affairs, killed in action, 18 April 1979. Ross, Grant “Ginge” (aged 21), Rifleman, B Company, 1st Battalion, Rhodesia regiment, died whilst deployed on the back of an army vehicle from a suspected heart attack. 5 th November 1978. Roughhead, A.G., Flight Lieutenant, Rhodesian Air Force, killed on active service, in an air accident, while flying a Canberra B2 near New Sarum, 16 November 1971. Rouse, Paul (aged 29), Field Reservist, PATU, British South Africa Police, died on Nieuveld Farm, Centenary from wounds received in a follow up the day after Mr and Mrs Fletcher had been shot and killed. 18th February 1974. Routledge, Gerard Anthony ‘Rusty’ (aged 36), Squadron Leader, Signals Officer, Rhodesian Air Force, was killed in an air accident at Perrem Airfield near Umtali. His young SAAF pilot attempted to overshoot the overloaded Cessna 185 but stalled and killed Routledge, himself and one other during the attempted landing. 16th February 1976. Rowland, Michael Geoffrey., Field Reservist, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 28 November 1979. Rubva, Musikwa, Private, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 2 August 1979. Rubya, Musiyiwa – See Rubva, Musikwa. Rugg, Christopher Stanley, Lance Section Officer, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 4 June 1978. Rujada, Honda, Lance Corporal, Second Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed 16 March 1978. Rukara, Durban, District Security Assistant, MRU, Internal Affairs, died on active service. 19th January 1979. Rukara, Martin Rudo, District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed with DSA


66 Mushure when his Puma vehicle was hit by RPG-7 rockets south of Chiredzi. 25th October 1979. Rungano, Manyangire (38), Sergeant First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action by a landmine, 3rd March 1975. Rungiue, M., Trooper, Selous Scouts, killed in action, 16 February 1978. Rungwe, Martin, Trooper, 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 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. 5 th February 1978. Runodada, Chibomba, Private, killed in action, 28 February 1979. Rusere, T., Guard, Guard Force killed in action, May 1978. Rushinga, E., District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action by a landmine, 21 November 1978. Russell, Vincent John (aged 19), Patrol Officer, Uniform, British South Africa Police, died from pneumonia in Salisbury Central Hospital 16 days after admission for a gunshot wound of the face. 19th October 1972. Rutunga, Phineas M., Private, 5 (Indep) Company, RAR, died on active service. 13th May 1978. Ruveve, Lackson, Private, killed in action, 1 May 1978. Ruwana, F., Private, May 1977. Ruwana, Fanny Kudakwashe, Private, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 8 August 1977. Ruza, Morgan, Auxillary Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 13 August 1978. Ruzive, Zive (aged 25), Private, Headquarters 2 Brigade, died in a vehicle accident, Dote Valley Road, Bindura. 24th October 1974. Ruzvidzo, O., District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, May 1979. Rwakuzhura, Thomas, Comm Adv, Internal Affairs, murdered by CTs, 2 July 1979. Rwawuya, Rabson, Rifleman, Eighth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, 10 April 1978. Sadler, Mervyn, Sergeant, Rhodesian Intelligence Corps, killed in action, 29 December 1978. Saimwemba, B., African Field Reservist, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 14 December 1979. Sainsbury, Andrew McGregor, Assistant District Commissioner, Internal Affairs, killed in action, 7 March 1979. Sakala, Paul (aged 17), Sapper, 1 Squadron, Rhodesian Corps of Engineers, died on active service. 27th October 1978. Saladi, Jimmy, Guard, Guard Force, killed in action, 29 December 1978. Sambulo, Field Reservist, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 20 July 1979. Samson, Lavert, Guard, Guard Force, killed in action, 28 February 1979. Samson, S., Sapper, Rhodesian Corps of Engineers, killed in action, July 1979. Samukute, T., District Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, September 1978. Sanders, Claude Herbert, Private, 1st Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, Died of natural causes on active service. 10th July 1979.


67 Sanderson-Smith, Richard Lionel, Corporal, Second Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, died from wounds received in action, 18 April 1979. Sandi, Comitee, Guard Sergeant, Guard Force, killed in action, 4 September 1979. Sandi, G., Guard, Guard Force, killed in action, December 1978. Sandi, Godfrey, Guard, Guard Force, murdered by terrorists, 1 January 1979. Sanduka, Cossam, Guard, RHQ Delta, Guard Force, died on active service, Op Tangent, 14 July 1979. Sango, John, Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 19 March 1979. Sanhani, Private, Rhodesia Defence Regiment, killed on active service, by a gunshot wound, murdered by CTs, 31 October 1976. Sani, T., District Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, Chipinga, 31 December 1976. Saraoga, F.A., Private, B Company, 10th Battalion, The Rhodesia Regiment, was killed in action. 22nd February 1979. Sarutani, C., Field Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, in Inyanga, 3 May 1976. Saulos, Peter, Guard, PV Prtn, Guard Force, died on active service. 20th February 1979. Schickerling, W., Temporary Sergeant, Second Battalion, Rhodesia Defence Regiment, killed in action, 4 December 1979. Schoeman, J., Sergeant, Rhodesian Air Force, killed in action, 27 April 1979. Schonnberg, G., Gunner, One Field Regiment, Rhodesian Artillery, killed on active service, 20 November 1966. Schoultz, Cornelius Johannes ‘Corrie’ (aged 36), Rifleman, Fifth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action by a landmine, McLean Farm, Centenary, Op Huricane. 13th February 1973. Scott, Paul, Private, First Battalion, Rhodesia Defence Regiment, died from gunshot wounds from engagement with enemy, 26th October 1979. Scott, Thomas Lionel Scott (aged 72), FR, Field Reserve, British South Africa Police, died of a heart attack whilst on duty at Gwanda. 23rd January 1979. Scott, Walter Robert Ian, Sergeant, Rhodesian Intelligence Corps, killed in action, 21 November 1978. Seager, A.R., Rifleman, Headquarters 2 Brigade, killed in action by a landmine, 1 October 1974. Seager, National Serviceman, Internal Affairs, killed in action, at Concession, 3 September 1974. Sealy, R.B., Rifleman, Tenth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action by a landmine, 8 November 1973. Senekal, A., Flight Lieutenant, Rhodesian Air Force, killed on active service, flying an Alouette III near Umtali, 25 December 1979. Sengerayi, Mumami Matambadziko, District Assistant, Internal Affairs, was killed with another member of Intaf when they were returning from a cattle dipping day when their vehicle was ambushed in the Soswe TTL, Marandellas, Op Thrasher. 19th January 1977. Sengu, E., Private, November 1977. Sengu, Elaja, Private, Second Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed 5 September 1977. Seremwe, Moffat, Guard, PV Prtn Group, Guard Force, was killed in a CT action. 17th February 1978. Severino, Stephen (aged 26), Private, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, died from a gunshot wound in a contact, Centenary, Op Hurricane. 17th January 1974. Seymour, Stephen ‘Steve’ Derek (aged 24), Trooper, C Sqn, Special Air Service, was killed in a contact in the Bangala TTL, Victoria district. In a high density operation with elements of 6RR, three sticks were flown in by helicopter, and in an ensuing contact, Boet Nel and Steve Seymour were shot and killed. Steve was a native of the Channel Islands. 22nd December 1976. Shabani, Thembikile Bubi, Recruit, Depot, RAR was killed in a CT action. 11 th February 1979. Shadrack, S., Private, Ninth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, 29 October 1979.


68 Shadreck, Corporal First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action by a gunshot wound in a contact, 5 July 1973. Shadreck, Misheck, District Assistant, Internal Affairs, was murdered by CTs in the Buhera District. February 1978. Shaibu, Guard, murdered by terrorists, 11 May 1979. Shaibu, J., Guard, Guard Force, killed in action, May 1979. Shakespeare, Lawrence, Rifleman, Two Independent Company, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, 23 August 1977. Shalovsky, Mike, District Commissioner, Mudzi, killed on a active service in a vehicle accident - driving a Puma, he hit another Puma in the dark - the second Puma had been damaged in a previous landmine explosion Shambani, Kenny, Corporal, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, in an ambush, 6 May 1976. Shand, Robin Ashley (aged 18), Aircraftsman, Security, Rhodesian Air Force, died from malaria in Andrew Fleming Hospital, Salisbury. 28th October 1975. Shapley, Mark Peter, Keep Commander, Guard Force killed in action, 17 September 1978. Shaw, John Ryan (48), Major General, Army Headquarters 3 Brigade, killed on active service, in an air accident while visiting troops in the field at Christmas, travelling in an Alouette 111 which hit an overhead steel cable. The cable was used to transport fruit, seed potatoes and silage to the packing shed on Shinda Orchards Farm, owned by Capt Alec Hampshire (rtd), Cashel, Op Thrasher, 3 km from the Mocambique border. Maj General John Shaw, Col David Parker, Capt John Lamb, Capt Ian Robertson, and SAAF Flt Sgt Pieter van Rensburg perished in this tragedy. 23 December 1975.. Shaw, T.G.C., Prov Inspector, British South Africa Police, killed on active service, in an air accident, 19 July 1969. Sher, Morris S., Trooper, A Squadron, Grey Scouts, killed on active service, 25 July 1978. Shereni, Peter (aged 24), Corporal, A Company, Second Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed from shrapnel wounds froma mortar attack in Matibi TTL, Chiredzi district. 22nd December 1976. Shereni, Thomas, Sergeant, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action. 19th January 1979. Shilemba, A., Rfn. 5 Recce Cdo, SADF, attached to D Sqn, SAS. was killed in action. Shipley, Tom, Rifleman, 1 & 4 Independent Companies, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 22 July 1977. Shoniwa, M., Guard, Guard Force killed in action, September 1978. Shora, William Taderera (aged 47), Detective Sergeant Major, SB, British South Africa Police, was murdered by CTs in Chiota TTL, Marandellas, Op Thrasher. 13 January 1979. Shumbyawonda, N., Guard, Guard Force, killed in action, November 1978. Shuro, O., Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, July 1977. Sibanda, Alec, District Assistant, Internal Affairs, died on active service, 30th January 1979. Sibanda, Barbton, Sapper, One Engineer Squadron, Rhodesian Corps of Engineers, died in an accidental explosion on active service, 18th October 1978. Sibanda, Cain (24), Auxilliary Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 22 September 1979. Sibanda, Casper, Private, killed in action, 24 June 1979. Sibanda, Cephas, Lance Corporal, 2nd Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, died on active service. 6th November 1977. Sibanda, Constable, Police Support Unit, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 24 December 1979. Sibanda, David, Trooper, killed in action, 14 May 1979. Sibanda, E., Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, July 1977. Sibanda, Edward, District Assistant, Internal Affairs, murdered while on leave, 30 June 1977. Sibanda, Fibion, Private, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, died in a vehicle


69 accident. 11th June 1979. Sibanda, J., Private, July 1978. Sibanda, Jonart, District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, 15 August 1977. Sibanda, Likwa Madzivanyika (aged 24), Constable, Uniform, British South Africa Police, killed in a CT action, 8 February 1979. Sibanda, M., District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, December 1977. Sibanda, M., District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, December 1978. Sibanda, M., Rifleman, HQ 3 Brigade, killed in action, 29 March 1980. Sibanda, Mandla Boy, Sapper, Rhodesian Corps of Engineers, killed in action, 24 July 1979. Sibanda, Michael Younger (22), Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 23 June 1978. Sibanda, Notice, Private, A Company, Second Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action by a mortar bomb, 9 March 1979. Sibanda, P., District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, December 1977. Sibanda, Petros, Private, D Company, 1st Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, was killed in a shooting accident. 22nd February 1977. Sibanda, R., Private, killed in action, April 1979. Sibanda, Simon (23), Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, abducted and murdered in Tuli after being taken away during investigations in a village and brutally murdered, 6 July 1976. Sibanda, S., Constable, Police Support Unit, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 14 November 1979. Sibanda, S., District Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, December 1978. Sibanda, S., Rifleman, Eighth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, 12 June 1978. Sibanda, Stanley, Sapper, School of Military Engineering, was killed during an attack on the District Commissioner camp at Mudzi, 29th January 1980. Sibanda, T., Private, Third Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 14 March 1980. Sidambe, Dick., Private, Second Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action in a contact, 17 December 1976. Sikandavire, E., Guard, Guard Force killed in action, May 1978. Sikirita, C., Guard, Guard Force killed in action, September 1978. Sikwangwa, F., Auxiliary Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 10 April 1979. Sikwekwete, J., Extension Assistant Internal Affairs, killed in action, at Rusape, 19 May 1976. Silvesta, T., Lance Corporal, Selous Scouts, killed in action in a contact, 27 February 1977. Simburashe, C., Private, killed in action, December 1977. Simburashe, Chawatama, Private, 19, killed in action, 4 January 1978. Sinbanda, Petros, Private, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed on active service, in a shooting accident, 22 February 1977. Sithole, Fireyi, District Security Assistant, ARU, Internal Affairs, died from wounds received in action, Chipinga. 23rd January 1979. Sithole, Mashonga (aged 26), District Assistant, Regular, Intaf, died in Rutenga Army Hospital after having been hit by a motor vehicle near Nuanetsi. 8 th July 1976. Sithole, Simon, Rifleman, Eighth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, 22 November 1979. Sithole, T.J., Constable, Police Support Unit, British South Africa Police, 22 November 1979. Siyamagonde, Zamani, Sapper, 2 Squadron, Rhodesian Corps of Engineers, died from shrapnel wounds. 25th October 1979.


70 Siziba, Charles, Rifleman, C Company, Fourth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, 2nd March 1979. Slingsby, Robert ‘Bob’ James (aged 20), Corporal, C Sqn, Special Air Service, died from gunshot wounds. 11th April 1979. Small, Charles David, Captain, 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. Small, Thomas McLeod, Sapper, Rhodesian Corps of Engineers, killed on active service, by an accidental explosion, 23 December 1978. Smart, John E., Air Lieutenant, Rhodesian Air Force, killed on active service, in an air accident, when flying an Alouette IIIB R7500 near Rushinga, 21 February 1973. Smee, Peter Noel (aged 44), Captain, HQ, Rhodesia African Rifles, died in Hendrik Verwoerd, Pretoria from leukaemia, 10th October, 1970. Smith, Andrew Mark Langton (24), Section Officer, British South Africa Police, killed in action in an ambush in Glen Norah Township, Salisbury, 28 August 1978. Smith, David Herbert (aged 25), Patrol Officer, British South Africa Police, died in an accident on service, 3rd July 1978. Smith, Eric Peter (20), L/Section Officer, Mounted Troop, Support Unit, British South Africa Police/ZRP, killed in an attack on the police station, Mtoko, 24th August, 1980. Smith, G., Vedette Internal Affairs, killed in action, March 1979. Smith, J.W., Temporary Corporal, One Independent Company, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action in a contact, 26 March 1977. Smith, Kenneth R. (aged 23), Lance Corporal, C Squadron, Special Air Service (from Australia) died as a result of an AP mine explosion. Having lost a leg at the time of the explosion, whilst on an external operation near Chimoio, Mozambique, Kenneth died from a fatty embolism in the blood stream in Salisbury Central Hospital. 8th June 1974. Smith, M., Section Officer, Unifrom, British South Africa Police. 1st August 1978. Smith, Malcolm H. ‘Smithy’, Corporal, First Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action in a contact in Op Hurricane, 11 March 1977. Smith, Nicholas ‘Nick’ John (23), 1 Platoon, A Company, 1st Battalion Rhodesian African Rifles. KIA from gunshot wounds received in a contact in Tjolotjo TTL, North Matabeleland, Op Nickel. He was leading a patrol of RAR following the spoor of seven terrorists along the game fence near the Nata River. The RAR platoon was sighted by a sentry in a well concealed camp and they were fired upon. An armed Provost that came to assist was hit and had to land for repairs. Nick moved to rally his men and was shot and died. WO2 Timitiya had been next to Nick but slightly ahead of him when they were fired on. He was also killed. Nick was born in Britain but schooled at Churchill. At the age of 19 he was one of the last from the Federation to attend the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst, UK. 22 August 1967. Smith, Richard M., Sergeant, One Reserve Holding Unit, killed in action by a gunshot wound in a contact on 28 February 1976. Smith, Stella Mary Beatrice (aged 49), School of Infantry, RWS, died from multiple injuries in Andrew Fleming Hospital. 9th February, 1976. Smithdorff, Kevin ‘Tinker’, Sergeant, Rhodesian Air Force, killed on active service, in an air accident, when flying an Alouette IIIB R7500 near Rushinga, 21 February 1973. Smuts, J., A/Sergeant January 1978. Smythe, Patrick (33), Private, 3 Reserve Holding Unit, KIA 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. Snelgar, Bruce Miles SCR (Post) MFC (Ops), Major, Officer Commanding, 3 Commando, 1st Battalion, Rhodeia Light Infantry, was killed with Air Lt Paddy Bate 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. 26th September 1979. Soka, Godfrey, Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action at the Beit Bridge Rural Council Beerhall, 18 September 1977.


71 Sparkes, David ‘Dave’, Colour Sergeant, Grey Scouts, killed by accidental discharge, 7th February 1980. Sparks, Michael John (aged 33), Non-Commisioned Officer, Depot, Royal Rhodesia Regiment, died in a vehicle accident on the Salisbury-Bulawayo Road while on active service. 6th October 1966. Speight, Trevor John “Spotty”, Corporal, B Company, 1st Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, died on active service, 18 July 1979. Spink, Simon Alexander Spink (aged 19), Rifleman, 6 (Indp) Coy RR, died with Lt Kirton in a contact between ‘friendly sticks’. 26th November 1977. Springer, William. J., Field Reservist Pilot, British South Africa Police, Air Wing, killed after hitting a hillside on active service, in an air accident. His observer, W. Perkins, extricated him but Springer died of his injuries. 19 July 1969. Stacey, David Michael, Field Reservist, PATU, British South Africa Police, died from wounds received in action with FROLIZI in the Mukwichi Tribal Trust Land, 9 March 1973. Stainthorpe, A., Officer Cadet, Fifth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action in a contact, 8 October 1976. Stam, Angelos George (aged 60), PRAW Pilot, British South Africa Police, was killed when the aircraft that he was flying crashed in bad weather. He was flying Mrs Wendy Hahn and Mrs Maureen Robinson in the flight from Que Que to Chridezi to visit their husbands in hospital. They both died. He had flown with Royal Hellenic Air Force in WWII and was employed at Anglo America head office. 23rd February 1978. Standers, Kenneth Wood, Section Officer, Crime Prevention Unit, British South Africa Police, killed in a contact, 6th September 1977. Stanley, Andrew James (aged 18), Trooper, Spt Cdo, 1st Bn, RLI, died of gunshot wounds to the chest, Op Hurricane. 20th April 1979. Stanley, Patrick ‘Paddy’ (29), Field Reservist, PATU, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 28 July 1977. Steane, Norman David (aged 21), 2Lt, 2 Cdo, First Battalion, Rhodesian Light Infantry, killed with two RAR soldiers in an ambush. 2nd April 1975. Steele, M. D., Sergeant, Rhodesian Intelligence Corps, died in a vehicle accident while on active service. 5th October 1978. Steven, Samson, Guard, Guard Force, killed in action, 27 June 1979. Stevens, Henry William ‘Billy’ (25), Flight Lieutenant, Rhodesian Air Force, killed in action, in his Lynx R3413, in Ruenya River area, Mozambique, 2 September 1976. Steyl, Johan William, Patrol Officer, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 14 June 1978. Steyn, Leon Gregory, LAC, Rhodesian Air Force, died on active service, 30th July 1978. Stidston-Broadbent, D., Rifleman, Tenth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action in a contact, 22 May 1976. Stockhill-Gill, Ronald Vaughan (aged 21), Trooper, Support Group, 1st Bn, RLI, was killed from drowning in a vehicle accident from a low level bridge on the flooding Ruya River, Mt Darwin. 27th October 1974. Storie, Kelvin, J. (25), Corporal, C Squadron, Special Air Service, was killed by a gunshot wound in a contact with Frelimo on the Luia River in Mozambique. 2nd September 1975. Strydom, J.J., Flight Lieutenant, Rhodesian Air Force, killed on active service, by ground fire during Operation Miracle in Mozambique, while flying a Canberra B2, 3 October 1979. Suikepi, M.C., Field Reservist, British South Africa Police, killed in action in a contact, 13 November 1976. Sullivan, M.G., D Patrol Officer, British South Africa Police, Special Branch, killed in action, when a Police launch on Zambezi River was fired on from the Zambian bank, 17 September 1976. Summers, G., Rifleman, June 1977. Sungayi, L., Guard, Guard Force, killed in action, December 1978. Sutherland, Colin George, Lance Corporal, Fifth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, was killed in a vehicle ambush. 31st January 1977.


72 Svibe, Gibson, Guard, killed in action, 6 August 1979. Swan, G., Corporal June 1977. Swemmer, Roy Allan, Patrol Officer, British South Africa Police, killed in action, March 1978. Swondo, Private, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed on active service, in a vehicle accident, 17 May 1967. Sybert, Coffee, District Security Assistant, Home Affairs, killed in action, 15 October 1979. Tachiona, S., Guard, Guard Force, killed in action, January 1979. Tafireye, J., Sergeant Major, British South Africa Police, Support Unit, killed in action, in the Honde Valley, 9 April 1976. Tafura, S., Rifleman, Depot, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, 16 November 1979. Tagwira, Lot (aged 25), Constable, Unifrom/Ground Coverage, British South Africa Police, was killed by CTs in the Gwanda district, Op Tangent. He had been on a four day bicycle patrol but did not return. His body was found on 2nd March but CTs had been sighted on the day that he departed. 10th February, 1977. Tahaye, Lance Corporal, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 19 May 1972. Takaindisa, J., Guard, 2 Group, PV Prtn, Guard Force, died on active service in Chipinga, 8th July 1979. Takanzwa, Ebson, District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, by a landmine, 16 September 1978. Takaruvinga, Rabson, Rifleman, Fourth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, 12 November 1978. Takawira, Colour Sergeant, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 19 May 1972. Takendesa, Elija Chingowa, Ext Sup, ADF, Internal Affairs, was killed in a CT action. 17th February 1978. Takendesa, M., District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, September 1977 Takonde, B., Ext Ass Internal Affairs, August 1977. Takundwa, Cletos, Lance Corporal, killed in action, 9 June 1979. Tambe, J., Field Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, at Mount Darwin, 31 August 1974. Tani, P., Detective Sergeant, British South Africa Police, killed in action, March 1978. Tapambwa, John, Guard, PV Prtn Group, Guard Force, died on active service. 17th February 1978. Tapson, Obert, Private, killed in action, 23 April 1979. Tarugarira, J., District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, August 1978. Tarupuwa, Corporal, Eighth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, 5 March 1979. Tarusarira, Julian Chinaka (aged 21), Private, 6 Platoon, D Company, 2 nd Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, company signaller, killed on active service. 23rd October 1976. Tarwireyi, J., Rifleman, Fourth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action through an accident, 20 April 1978. Tasapamari, Chimteka Gudubi, District Assistant, Regular, Internal Affairs, killed in action at Mtoko. 28th October 1976. Tasker, Paul (aged 19), NS Patrol Officer, British South Africa Police, was killed when the second Air Rhodesia Viscount, Umniati, Flight 827 from Kariba to Salisbury was shot down by ZIPRA. 12th February 1979. Tataway, Siriro, Lance Corporal, killed in action, 15 October 1979. Tatton, N., Diesel Mechanic, British South Africa Police, killed in action, at Kanyemba, 10 November 1976. Taugara, Murura F., Temporary Corporal Second Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action in a contact, 4 June 1976. Taurayi, N., District Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, September 1978. Tauro, June, District Security Assistant, Keep Protection, Internal Affairs, murdered by


73 CTs on leave at Mount Darwin, 11th October 1978. Tauya, David., Private, Second Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, 3 May 1977. Tavengegweyi, M., District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, January 1979. Tavengwa, David (aged 21), Constable, Team Alpha, Uniform, British South Africa Police, was killed with PO Baker in an ambush in Ngarwe TTL after a reliable source had turned and advised ZANLA about their pending visit. 8 February 1976. Tawonateshe, Samson, Guard, Guard Force, killed in action, 12 October 1979. Taylor, David John, Lieutenant, D1 Company, Eighth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, an incident in the troopers canteen at Dorowa Mine, Sabi TTL, resulted in the shooting death of Lt Taylor. 3rd February 1979. Taylor, Garry John, AC, Rhodesian Air Force, died in a motor vehicle accident at Thornhill Air Station, Gwelo. 8th February 1978. Taylor, Maurice ‘Mo’ O., Lance Corporal, C Sqn, Special Air Service, was killed during Op Inhibit in the Malvernia/Mapai area, Gaza Province, Mozambique. 17 December 1978. Tazvivinga, Manjengwa (aged 21), Auxillary Constable, Police Reservist, British South Africa Police, died in a vehicle accident with PR Hallett on the Fort Victoria/Beitbridge road. 21st October 1978. Tazviziva, Samukute, 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. Tekenende, Lewisan, District Security Assistant, Kp Prtn, Internal Affairs, died on active service, 23rd January 1979. Temba, Sibindi (aged 36), Private, Support Company, 2 Brigade, died on active service in Salisbury Hospital of acute pulmonary oedema. 18th January 1975. Temple-Miller, R. (30), Field Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, at Shamva, 1 March 1977. Templemore-Walters, Anthony ‘Tony’ (23), Cadet, Internal Affairs, killed in action four years after a vehicle ambush on 9th April, 1976 in Mt Darwin area, 25th August 1980. Templemore-Walters, Donald Martyn Graham (20), Cpl, 1 (indep) Coy RR, KOAS died from a gunshot wound in the company barracks in Wankie, Op Tangent. 13 September, 1975. Tennant, Albert Adam “Alfie” (31), Temporary/Corporal, C Company, 6th Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, KIA, 28th November 1977. Tennent, Kevin Hugh “Canvas”, Second Lieutenant, ‘A’ Squadron, Grey Scouts, took his life by shooting during morning stand-to in Nuanetsi. 2nd October 1979. Terblanche, J.G., Detective Patrol Officer, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 23 March 1977. Thlawati, Thomas (aged 25), Auzillary Constable, Police Reserve, British South Africa Police, killed in tragic circumstances on active service. 10th Octpber, 1979. Thebe, Samuel, Ex Ass, ADF, Internal Affairs, was murdered by CTs. 23rd January 1978. Thembikile, Shabani, Private, killed in action, 11 February 1979. Theron, Nigel John BCR, Lieutenant, Special Air Service, was killed with another two SAS members by the accidental detonation of a SA Rose mine on Operation Melon in the Mapai area, Gaza Province, Mozambique. 20th January 1978. Thomas, P., Guard, Guard Force killed in action, September 1978. Thomas, Private, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 19 May 1972. Thomas, Spencer T.M. (23), Patrol Officer, British South Africa Police, Dog Section, killed in action in a contact, Northern Matabelend, 23 August 1967. Thompson, Bruce, SCR Second Lieutenant, 'A' Company, Second Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action by a gunshot wound, 27 June 1978. Thompson, James Frazer, Field Reservist, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 19 December 1979. Thorniley, Thomas David (46), Field Reservist, Field Reserve, British South Africa Police, died in Andrew Fleming Hospital, Salisbury, after falling ill during his annual training.


74 Thornley, Michael Edward ‘Mike’ (aged 20), Trooper, 4 Tp, 1 Cdo, First Battalion, Rhodesian Light Infantry, In Operation Cauldron only 8 miles east of Karoi a fierce firefight ensued, with the CTs doggedly defending their position at a mine. During the contact, Mike was shot in the chest and was killed instantly. 10th April 1968. Threadingham, National Service Patrol Officer, British South Africa Police, killed in action, Binga area, 20 December 1976. Tichazvigadzira, R., Rifleman, Fourth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, 4 June 1978. Timitiya, Havahli (42), WO2, 1 Platoon, A Company, 1st Battalian Rhodesian African Rifles. KIA from gunshot wounds received in a contact in Tjolotjo TTL, North Matabeleland, Op Nickel. The patrol was following the spoor of seven terrorists along the game fence near the Nata River. The approaching RAR platoon was sighted by a sentry in their well concealed camp and they were fired upon. Havahli had been next to Lt Nick Smith but slightly ahead of him when shooting commenced. An armed Provost that came to assist was hit and had to land for repairs. Lt Smith was shot. Havahli swapped his FN for a MAG, stood up and was firing controlled bursts while resting the MAG in the tree. A bullet ripped through a branch before hitting him in the head. Both WO2 Timitiya and Lt Smith died. Havahli was a veteran from Malaya. 22 August 1967. Timothy, J., Private, First Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, 22 December 1979. Tinarwo, Constable, British South Africa Police, killed on active service, murdered by terrorists, 8 January 1974. Tinarwo, Paul (aged 19), Trooper, Selous Scouts, killed in action, 19th December 1977. Tingle, Dennis Tingle (aged 29), Regular Army, died in Bulawayo Central Hospital from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident on the Bulawayo/Salisbury road. 15 January 1972. Tinodanyaye, T., Corporal, 1st Battalion, Guard Force, died on active service. 4th February, 1980. Tirivangani, M., District Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, March 1979. Titlestad, Pierre (23), Corporal Two Independent Company, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in a helicopter during a contact, Masoso TTL, Mt Darwin, 17 August 1976. Titlestad, T., Keep Commander Guard Force, killed in action, April 1979. Tivavone, H.P., Agric Demo Internal Affairs, killed in action, at Bikita, 27 November 1976. Tobias, G, Staff Sergeant, 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. Tomborayi, Godfrey, Private, Demo Company, School of Infantry, killed in a CT action. 29th October 1978. Tonderayi, K., Auxillary Constable, British South Africa Police, killed August 1978. Tongayi, Basilo, Private, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 2 December 1978. Tonhora, Francis (aged 25), District Assistant, Keep Protection, Internal Affairs, died in a vehicle accident about 4 km from Nikiwa Keep, Mrewa. 16th October 1976. Toperusu, Godfrey, District Assistant, Internal Affairs, was killed in a CT action at Chiredzi. 31st January 1977. Topham, Arthur Stockwell, Sergeant, killed in action, 7 November 1978. Torrington, M., Rifleman, Five Independent Company, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in a contact, 15 June 1976. Totohwiyo, Lovemore, Private, Second Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed 29 December 1978. Tourle, A.K., BCR, Lieutenant, Two Independent Company, Rhodesia Regiment, killed on active service by a lion, 9 April 1972. Travers, Ronald ‘Ronnie’ John, Corporal, 2 Commando, First Battalion, Rhodesian Light Infantry, was killed in a contact, Mangwende TTL, Lomagundi district, Op Hurricane. They were clearing caves, assisted by airstrikes, when Ronnie sustained fatal gunshot


75 wounds from an RPD. 18th December 1977. Traynor, Ian Robert BCR, Corporal, Fifth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, died from a heart attack on active service. His BCR was awarded for displaying gallantry and determination in action with Support Commando, Ist Battalion, Rhodesian Light Infantry. 11th February 1980. Trigg, Alan Meredith ‘Cocky’ Trigg, Corporal, A Coy, 8th Bn, RR, was killed by ‘friendly fire’ in an ambush on a farm in the Fort Victoria area. 22nd January 1978. Troddyn, Thomas Arthur C. ‘Taffy’, Sapper, Seven Squadron, Rhodesian Corps of Engineers, was killed when he discovered a boosted TM57 landmine near the Nyamasanzdura River. He had served with 11 Troop, 3 Commando, RLI in 1977-78 and came from Wales. 20th February 1980. Truter, Allen, Private, died. March 1978. Tsarara, Good, District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, 21 December 1979. Tsaurayi, Masunga (aged 23), District Security Assistant, Kp Prtn, Intaf, was murdered by CTs in Buhera, Op Repulse. 8th January 1978. Tshababa, Dick., Private, Second Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 6 January 1977. Tshuma, Buyisa, District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, 22 November 1977. Tshuma, Johani, Private, 1 (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. Tshuma, Mtshayeli Philemon, District Security Assistant, Kp Prtn, Internal Affairs, was murdered by CTs whilts on R&R with DSA Chanuhwa in the Tjolotjo District. 7th February 1978. Tshuma, N., Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, November 1978. Tshuma, Sayino, WOII, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 22 November 1975. Tshuma, Thomas (aged 30), Detective Constable, Special Branch, British South Africa Police, died in a vehicle accident in the Op Tangent area. 13 th February 1979. Tshuma, Teddy, District Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, 22 November 1977. Tsikira, S., Guard, Guard Force August 1978. Tsikuyadzi, P., Rifleman, Fifth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, 30 June 1979. Tsoka, Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 19 December 1979. Tsveta, A., Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, December 1977. Tucker, B.K., Corporal, Second Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, 1 September 1979. Tunurhu, Saini (aged 40), Auxillary Constable, British South Africa Police, died in a vehicle accident in the Karoi District. Constables Tunurhu, White and Zvikaramba died. 16th November 1978. Turkington, Graham (18), Trooper, 3 Troop, 1 Commando, First Battalion, Rhodesian Light Infantry, was killed from neck and chest wounds received from a CT rifle grenade near Birchenough Bridge in the Nyanyadzi/Hot Springs area, Op Repulse. Graham's stick was at the top of a re-entrant when he was hit. He died in the casevac helicopter. 18th August 1977. Turnbull, Martin ‘Fred’ A.C. (19), Gunner, First Field Regiment, Rhodesian Artillery, killed in action by a gunshot wound, Pungwe TTL, 1 September 1975.


76 Turner, Anthony Hugh Whichcotte, Corporal, K-Car Gunner, Rhodesian Air Force, killed in an air accident, when his Alouette 111 collided with another, flown by Flight Lieutenant R., Bolton, on deployment near Selukwe, 2 January 1979. Turner, Laurence (aged 22), Acting Lance Corporal, National Service, Intake 137, B Company, Depot Rhodesia Regiment, died from the blast of a thunder flash ina river during training, Llewellin Barracks, Bulawayo. 11th July 1974. Tutani, A.G., Detective Sergeant Major, British South Africa Police, CID, killed on active service, by a landmine, (his wife was killed with him), 26 April 1976. Tuzayi, Boniface, Private, Second Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 8 April 1978. Tzeki, Kamaso, District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, at Buhera, 18 February 1977. Underwood, J.S., Sergeant, Rhodesian Air Force, killed in action, when his pilot had target fixation while attacking a ground target while flying a Lynx 2 September 1977. Underwood, Steve, National Service, Patrol Officer, British South Africa Police, killed in action, Miami TTL, Karoi, 14 November 1978. Urayayi, Fanuel, Guard, Guard Force, killed in action, 27 November 1978. Urayayi, L., Private, Second Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, 23 November 1979. Ushendibaba, Obadiah, Trooper, Selous Scouts, killed in action, 5th February 1979. Vachi, A., Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 10 November 1979. Valentine, Ozias P. (42), Private, 3 Reserve Holding Unit, KIA 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 van Aarde, Andries G., Rifleman, Second Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed on active service in an accidental contact with another Army unit, 19 April 1978. van Aswegen, Eric Leon, Field Reservist, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 8 April 1979. van Blomestein, Clive Dudley, Rifleman, attached Rhodesian Intelligence Corps, was killed in an accident. The RL had broken down on the border between commercial farms and the TTL in Sipolilo. During the night after Clive had relieved himself he was shot when one of the troops shot at the movement in the night. 16th February 1978. van der Brugge, Nicolaas, Field Reservist, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 22 April 1979. van der Horn, K.L., Rifleman, Second Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action in a contact, 26 February 1977. van der Mark, Romain Henry van der Mark, Rifleman, Support Company, 10th Bn, Rhodesia Regiment, died on active service. 22nd January 1978. van der Merwe, Edward George (aged 22), 2 Sqn, RhE, died in a a vehicle accident. 19th January 1979. van der Merwe, H.G., 5 Recce, SADF attached to C Sqn SAS, 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. L/Cpl Steve Donnelly, SAS, was also killed in the incident. 21st October 1978. van der Merwe, Johannes Jacobus (aged 49), Field Reservist, Field Reserve, British South Africa Police, killed during engagement with CTs in the Saops area. 28th October 1979. van Hess, Rifleman J., Two Independent Company, Rhodesia Regiment, 7 December 1978. van Niekerk, Nicolaas ‘Nicky’ Johannes BCR (aged 21), Corporal, 4 Trp, 1 Cdo, 1st Bn, RLI, died from gunshot wounds, Msana TTL, Bindura district, during Op Enterprise. Elements of 1 Cdo Fire Force, deployed in the area following an OP sighting, made contact with 12 CTs, killing four. A short while later there was a second contact, in which Trooper Gildenhuys and Nicky were shot and killed. 18th April 1979. van Oudtshoorn, Pieter van Rheeder, NS Cdt, Intaf, was killed in a vehicle ambush on


77 the road to Kariangwe Mission, Binga district, Op Hurricane. The Veterinary Dept was conducting a cattle inspection with arangements carried out by Intaf. The convoy encountered a well-planned ambush, in which Robbie Robertson of the Vet Dept was also killed. 13 January 1978. van Rensburg, Pieter (22), Flt Sgt, SAAF. Killed on active service in an air accident, while visiting troops in the field at Christmas, travelling in an Alouette 111 which hit an overhead steel cable. The cable was used to transport fruit, seed potatoes and silage to the packing shed on Shinda Orchards Farm, owned by Capt Alec Hampshire (rtd), Cashel, Op Thrasher, 3 km from the Mocambique border. Maj General John Shaw, Col David Parker, Capt John Lamb, Capt Ian Robertson, and SAAF Flt Sgt Pieter van Rensburg perished in this tragedy. 23 December 1975. van Rooyen, M.B., Rifleman, Tenth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action in a contact, 21 June 1976. van Slageren, C.J.P., Field Reservist, British South Africa Police, killed on active service, in a shooting accident, 9 March 1977. van Staden, Enslin ‘Ens’ (aged 19), Trooper, 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. van Staden, Johannes Jacobus (21), Trooper, Support Group, First Battalion, Rhodesian Light Infantry, was killed by a gunshot wound in a contact, 15th March 1974. van Tonder, T.J., Corporal, Ninth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, in a vehicle ambush, 12 May 1976. van Wijk, A., Rifleman, Ninth Battalion, The Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, 11 August 1977. van Zyl, Clarence Dudley, Rifleman, 5th Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment. Rfn Grobbelaar, Lottering and van Zyl died in a vehicle accident while on active service. 7 th October 1977. Vangani, S., District Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, Chibi, 21 December 1976. Vaughan, Allan Eric (aged 22), Rifleman, Support Cdo, 1st Bn, RLI, was killed in a prolonged contact in the Soswe TTL, south of the Marandellas/Macheke Road, Marandellas district, Op Thrasher. 17th February 1977. Vazhure, Joramu (aged 19), Private, 2MU, was killed, 6th April 1979. Vengayi, Dem, Agr, ADF, Intaf. DOAS. 13 July 1977. Vengisayi, H., Private, Sp Company, 1 Brigade, RhASC, died in a vehicle accident, Op Tangent. 1st August 1977. Venter, Johannes Lodewicus (aged 22), Rifleman, Eighth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, was killed by mortar fire in a contact with 8 ZANLA in the Chiduka TTL, Makoni district. 18th February 1980. Venturas, George (aged 20), NS Patrol Officer, Ground Coverage, British South Africa Police, was killed in a vehicle ambush in the Belingwe area. 15 January 1977. Verbeek, Arrie Mannix, MLM, District Commissioner at Kariba, killed on active service, mistaken for the enemy by an Army unit, 22 April 1978. Vermaak, Cornelius T., Trooper, Special Air Service, was killed with another two SAS members by the accidental detonation of a SA Rose mine on Operation Melon in the Mapai area, Gaza Province, Mozambique. 20th January 1978. Vermaak, Charles William “Charlie” (aged 21), Rifleman, 2nd Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, died from wounds from a contact. 6th November 1976. Vhudzijena, Weston, District Security Assistant, D Troop, ARU (Victoria), Internal Affairs, was killed in an ambush. He debussed from the Puma and was shot three times in the stomach when advancing on the ambushers. 8th October 1978. Victor, H.G., Private, Depot, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, 21 December 1979. Vieira, Luis, Captain, Regiment Veterinarian, Grey’s Scouts, killed when a Grey’s Scouts convoy was ambushed in the Wankie area. 20th July 1978.


78 Viljoen, Charl (aged 20), Second Lieutenant, First Battalion, Rhodesian Light Infantry, was killed on active service by drowning in the Zambezi River at Kanyemba, Sipolilo. 28th February 1968. Vincent, D.J., Field Reservist, British South Africa Police, Police, Anti-Terrorist Unit, killed in action in a contact, 3 April 1973. Visagie Phillip Adrian, Rfn, C Coy, 1st Bn, RR, was killed in a contact. 17th January 1979. Visser, Bertie (aged 18), Trooper, 2 Cdo, 1st Bn, RLI, died in a vehicle accident, Kanyemba, Sipolilo. 11th May 1971. Viya, Sayibna, Ext Ass, ADF, Internal Affairs, murdered by CTs. 25th January 1978. Volker, Ephraim A. (44), Field Reservist, British South Africa Police, killed in action, landmine, 3 August 1979. Vorster, Johannes Lodewikus Stephanus, Rifleman, Fourth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, died of wounds received in action, 20th January 1978. Vrachas, A.M., Rifleman, Three Independent Company, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, in an ambush, 4 May 1976. Vuma, James Amon, District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, 22 March 1978. Vushangwe, Ernest, District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, murdered by terrorists, 29 March 1978. Wall, Michael Anthony (aged 19), Lance Corporal, 1 (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 20round 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. Walsh, John G. (aged 18), Trooper, C Squadron, Special Air Service, was killed from a gunshot wound in a shooting accident, in the North East border area. 3 rd September 1974. Walters, John W., Second Lieutenant, First Battalion, Rhodesian Light Infantry, killed in a vehicle accident on operations, 27th May 1979. Walton, Wayne R. ‘Rocky’ (20), Trooper, C Squadron, Special Air Service, killed by a gunshot wound in a contact in the Zambezi Valley, 14th March 1975. Ward, Frank Gabriel, Private, 2 Protection Company, RHU, was shot in the hip when a fellow soldier had an accidental discharge with his rifle. Frank was casevaced to Rutenga before being flown to hospital where he passed away two weeks later. 11 th May 1977. Warner, Frank Sinclair, Sapper, Rhodesian Corps of Engineers, died from injuries received in a vehicle accident, 19 September 1978. Warnick, Edgar Stephen L. ‘Eddie’, Trooper, Support Commando, 1st Battalion, RLI, died in Andrew Fleming Hospital from gunshot wounds received in a contact. 6th April 1977. Warraker, Robert Sidney Stanley SCR (aged 32), Captain, Group Commander, 3 Group, Selous Scouts, was killed while flying in a Canberra B2 R2512 with two airmen in Mozambique, when hit by ground fire from Malvernia during Operation Manyatela. Rob was the Sword of Honour recipient during officer training. 12th January 1977. Selous Scouts ROH Washington, Desmond ‘Des’ Kenneth, Rifleman, NS Intake 163, 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 19 February 1979. Watch, Dumai, Private, killed in action, 23 April 1979.


79 Waters, Neville R. (28), Rifleman, Eighth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action in a contact, 5th March 1977. Watson, David Steele, Temporary Capt David Steele Watson, RIC, was killed in a contact near Lupane in a combined ambush on the army and police. Dave only had one arm but, could handle a rifle as well as any other. At the time of his death he was applying to join Grey’s Scouts as he was a talented horseman. 13 January 1978. Watts, Trevor George, Rifleman, C Company, Ninth Battalion, The Rhodesia Regiment, was killed with Sgt Wood in a mortar pit at Vila Salazar when a mortar from Malvernia, Mozambique, exploded. 23rd January 1978. Webb, A., Trooper, killed in action, April 1979. Webber, J. Godfrey J., Second Lieutenant, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 7 September 1977. Weinmann, B.C., Flight Lieutenant, Rhodesian Air Force, killed in action, in a Trojan aircraft, R3244, when shot down by an SAM7 in Mozambique near Rushinga, 14 April 1974. Weitsz, William, killed in action, 31 August 1971. Wells, M.B., Sergeant, First Field Regiment, Rhodesian Artillery, killed on active service, in a vehicle accident, 15 June 1973. Wentzel, Trevor Henry Clifford ‘Bok’ (aged 23), Corporal, Support Group, First Battalion, Rhodesian Light Infantry, killed with another two members of RLI by a vehicle landmine just over the border in Mozambique. 27th April 1971. Wessels, Christopher Dillon (aged18), Recruit 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, concealed in thick bush, opened fire, killing two troopers in Training Troop. 26th March 1968. Wessels, Johan Andrew, Sergeant, SADF, killed in action, Sengwe TTL, 18 August 1982. Wesson, A.J.C., Aircraftsman, killed in action, during Operation Uric when an RPG7 hit the boss of the rotors of his Augusta Bell 206, flown by Flight Lieutenant R., Paxton, at Barragem, on Operation Uric, 5 September 1979. West, G.J., Sergeant, Three Independent Company, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action in a contact, 12 November 1976. Wevell, Michael, Rifleman (18), 3 (Indep) Company, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action in a vehicle ambush near Regina Coeli Mission Hospital in the Nyamaropa area, Op Thrasher, 29th July 1976. Whami, Marko, Private, 2 (Indep) Company, Rhodesian African Rifles, was mudered by Cts while off duty, 21st January 1979. White, Deon McAllistair (aged 20) BCR post, Rifleman, C Company, 10th Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, died of a gunshot wound to the head sustained when kneeling to clear a round in a jammed MAG. 30th October 1976. White, Hiback (aged 31), Auxillary Constable, British South Africa Police, died in a vehicle accident in the Karoi District. Constables Tunurhu, White and Zvikaramba died. 16th November 1978. White, Peter ‘Pete’ C. O'Brien (aged 24) BCR, Temporary Sergeant, 1 Commando, First Battalion, Rhodesian Light Infantry, Peter ‘Pete’ White BCR (aged 24), 1 Cdo, 1st Bn RLI, was killed from gunshot wounds in a contact, Chibara Hills, Mt Darwin, Op Hurricane. Four soldiers were killed on that day. Pete's BCR citation states that he showed outstanding qualities of leadership, tactical and tracking skills and personal bravery. 28th February 1976. Whitehead, J.V., Field Reservist, British South Africa Police, Police, Anti-Terrorist Unit, killed on active service, 18 May 1976. Whitehead-Wilson, Vaughan, Patrol Officer, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 4 June 1979. Whitfield, John Barry, Trooper, Selous Scouts, was killed in a convoy ambush in the Nyajena TTL, near Ft Victoria, Op Repulse. In October 1976, one of the unit's most 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


80 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. Whittingham, Roger Peter David, Staff Sergeant (29), School of Signals, Rhodesian Corps of Signals died in Salisbury Central Hospital while on active service from malaria and leukaemia, 29th July 1974. Wickenden, John, Superintendent (aged 44) MCM (Post), British South Africa Police attached to 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. Wienand, C., Rifleman, Three Independent Company, Rhodesia Regiment, killed on active service, in an accidental explosion, 27 May 1976. Wiggill, Frank Robert, Rifleman, 10th Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, died from shrapnel wounds froma contact. 30th October 1979. Wilkinson, N., Rifleman, killed in action, July 1977. Willemse, Johannes Steyl, Sergeant, Eighth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, 8 December 1978. Williams, Benjamin Huntsman ‘Hunty’ (34), Field Reservist, Field Reserve, British South Africa Police, killed in action, north of Lupane. Was killed by an RPG rocket strike in a vehicle ambush. 3 August 1978. Williams, Famnly (24), Lance Corporal, 2nd Bn, RDR, DOAS, 10 December 1979. Williams, Russell, was killed in a contact whilst assisting a PATU unit on a follow-up. The incident occurred just inside the main gate to Wankie National Park (over the railway line). 12th January 1978. Willis, Nigel (aged 18), Trooper, C Squadron, Special Air Service, was killed in an ambush in Mozambique. He was farming in Shamva. 14th February 1974. Wilmot, Frank Leslie, Acting Sergeant, C Sqn, Special Air Service, died on a night drop into Mozambique in Rhodesia's first airborne operation since Malaya. Both the main and reserve parachutes failed to open. Musengezi River in Mozambique was the target for the drop while trying to locate abducted Gerald Hawksworth. 19 January 1973. Wilson, A., Rifleman, June 1977. Wilson, A.G., Field Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, Wankie, 10 August 1976. Wilson, R.J., Air Sub Lieutenant, Rhodesian Air Force, killed in action, in a Trojan aircraft, R3427, when shot down by an SAM7 in Mozambique near Rushinga while looking for Flight Lieutenant Weinman's shot down aircraft. Weinman's aircraft had been camouflaged by the enemy, 20 April 1974. Wixley, William Robert, Trooper, Selous Scouts, killed in action on the external Operation Murex, 2nd November 1979. Wolfenden, Charles Basil, Lance Corporal, C15, 1st Battalion, Rhodesia Defence Regiment, wounded from gunfire to the thigh during a ZANLA attack near Rusape in the early hours but had died before dawn, 1st October 1978. Mahesh Yahdev Wollner, M.S., Rifleman, Fourth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, 13 April 1979. Wood, Denis, Corporal, Depot, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, 16 th November 1979. Wood, Ian Douglas, Sergeant, C Company, Ninth Battalion, The Rhodesia Regiment,


81 was killed with Rfn Watts in a mortar pit at Vila Salazar when a mortar from Malvernia, Mozambique, exploded. 23rd January 1978. Wood, Stephen John, Patrol Officer, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 3 December 1978. Wright, Denis Keith, Rifleman, Tenth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action by a landmine, 8 November 1973. Wright, John ‘Geordie’ Wright MCM (Post) (aged 39), 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. Wunganayi, A., Field Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, at Concession, 3 October 1974. Wuranda, Head, Sergeant, SCR BCR, Section Commander, 3 Troop, Selous Scouts. Presumed murdered by ZANLA terrorists, after he was kidnapped from his village in Nyajena TTL near Fort Victoria, Op Repulse. He was never found, even after the war. Wuranda lost a leg due to an anti-personnel mine early on in the war. He trained, using a prosthetic leg, by running on the airstrip at Inkomo Barracks, and later returned to operations in Mozambique. Was abducted after being turned in by his father in 1978. Wuranda, John, Trooper, Selous Scouts, killed by shrapnel wounds. 27th December, 1979. Wurayai, Thomas, Sapper, 6 Squadron, Rhodesian Corps of Engineers, died from multiple gunshot wounds sustained in an ambush. 7th February 1979. Yates, J.B., Patrol Officer, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 29 March 1977. Yeates, Philip A., Rifleman, First Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed on active service, in a shooting accident, 16 March 1977. Young, C.A.S., Field Reservist, British South Africa Police, killed in action, encounter with a terrorist at a road block, 29 April 1975. Young, Dawn Mary (aged 19), Woman Patrol Officer, British South Africa Police, murdered by terrorists in Viscount Hunyani, 3rd September 1978. Young, Henry Davidson ‘Harry’ (aged 24), Sergeant, Rhodesian Air Force, died in hospital two days after an accidental explosion while filling practice bombs with explosives at the Bomb Dump, New Sarum. Born in Scotland, attended Umtali Boys High. 26th March 1971. Young, Ollie (20), Patrol Officer, British South Africa Police, killed in action, in a vehicle ambush, Binga, 17 August 1978. Youroukelis, S.P., Temporary Corporal, Three Independent Company, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, in a vehicle ambush, 18 May 1976. Yuncker, Krag George (21), Trooper, Spt Grp, 1st Bn RLI, KOAS. Died en route from Shamva to Salisbury after sustaining multiple injuries in an accidental mortar bomb explosion, Shamva. An American national. 29th September 1972. Zakari, Muneri, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action, 31 November 1975. Zamba, Godfrey, Guard, Guard Force, killed in action, 3 November 1979. Zambarah, Patrick, Sergeant, Selous Scouts, died of wounds received in the ambush of the convoy that left Head Wuranda’s Village on 5th February in the Nyajena TTL. 16th February, 1978. Zaranika, Francis (aged 22), Constable, Special Branch, British South Africa Police, attached to Selous Scouts, was shot and killed by a turned terrorist on sentry duty while three Scouts and two Police attachments were sleeping. 29th April, 1975. Zarura, Peter, Guard, Guard Force killed in action, 9 May 1978. Zawaira, S., Private, Ninth Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed in action, 24 December 1979.


82 Zhonja, Bethrod, Lance Corporal, 1st Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, was murdered by CTs whilst on leave. 17th February 1979. Zibinayi, L, Guard, RHQ Charlie, Guard Force, died on active service in Op Repulse. 22 nd February 1980. Ziegler, Stephen ‘Steve’ Bothma Bernard, Lance Corporal, Sqn G/Scts, attached to 7 (Indep) Company, RR, a unit of mainly French soldiers, was killed in a vehicle ambush in the Rusambo area, Op Hurricane. Steve was a Swiss national. 16th January 1978. Zietsman, Andrew Irvine ‘Andy’ ‘Ziets’, Trooper, 1 Commando, First Battalion, Rhodesian Light Infantry, was killed in action. 11th May 1978. Zikali, N., Private, Three Maintenance, killed in action, 15 March 1980. Zikuyoma, Charles, Sapper, 1 Squadron, Rhodesian Corps of Engineers, died from wounds received in a landmine explosion, 9th July 1978. Zimba, Patrick Yotamu (aged 47), PATU, British South Africa Police, was killed in an accident whilst on operational duty. 15 January 1979. Zimbango, Augustine Isiah (aged 29), Constable, British South Africa Police, died of burns in a vehicle ambush when the Hyena caught fire during the ambush near Renco Mine in the Fort Victoria area. 29th October 1978. Zimuna, Fideas, Guard, Guard Force was killed. October 1977. Zimuna, F., Lance Corporal, 4 (Indep) Company based at Wankie, Rhodesian Africa Rifles, died on active service. 8th October 1978. Zinjera, Andries, Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, 28 November 1979. Zinyakatiri, Onias, Private, Second Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, died on active service. 15 January 1978. Zinyemba, Saltiel, Private, First Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, killed in action in a contact, 2 April 1975. Zirobwa, M., Constable, British South Africa Police, April 1977. Zivura, A., Private, killed in action, December 1977. Ziyambe, Lovemore, Trooper, First Rhodesian Armoured Car Regiment, died of wounds received in action, 15 September 1979. Zizania, S., Auxillary Constable, British South Africa Police, killed in action, November 1978. Zombu, James, District Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in a CT action at Gokwe, 11th February 1977. Zondo, Tuesday, District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, murdered at Filabusi, 30 May 1978. Zowah, Winston, District Assistant, Kp Prtn, Internal Affairs, was killed during a night attack on the keep near Mount Darwin. 11th February 1977. Zvechibwe, Obert, Signalman, killed in action in a ZANLA attack on Grand Reef, 17 December 1977. Zvidzai, Medicine, Guard, Guard Force, killed in action, 14 April 1979. Zvikaramba, John (aged 23), Auxillary Constable, British South Africa Police, died in a vehicle accident in the Karoi District. Constables Tunurhu, White and Zvikaramba died. 16th November 1978. Zvirevo, Constable, British South Africa Police, killed on active service, Abducted and murdered by CTs, 31 December 1976. Zvirewo, S., District Security Assistant, Internal Affairs, killed in action, June 1978. Zvirime, M., Guard, Guard Force, died on active service, 23 June 1977. Zvokuvenda, John, Private, Second Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, killed on active service in an accidental contact with another Army unit, 19 April 1978. Unknown surname: - , Claudio Chari (aged 26), Uniform, British South Africa Police, died in a vehicle accident. 6th July 1979. - , Claudios, Lance Corporal, 4 Squadron, Rhodesian Engineers, died from gunshot wounds sustained in action. 6th July, 1979.


83 - , Committee Sandi, Sergeant, 4 Group, Protected Village Protection Group, Guard Force, Bindura, died on active service. 3rd September 1979. - , Isaac K., Guard, PV Protection Group, Guard Force, died on active service. 1 st September or during the month, 1978. - , Jeep Noel, Recruit, CTD, GSC, Army HQ, died from a gunshot wound as a result of an accidental discharge. 29th September, 1979. - , John, Corporal, 2nd Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles, died on active service, 7 th July, 1979. - , Sikirita, Guard, PV Protection Group, Guard Force, died on active service. 1 st September or during the month, 1978. - , Stephen, Guard, PV Protection Group, Guard Force, died on active service. 1 st September or during the month, 1979. - , Stone Shadreck, A Company, 9th Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment, died from head injuries on active service. 29th October 1979. - , Thomas, Guard, PV Protection Group, Guard Force, died on active service. 1 st September or during the month, 1978. - , W. Freddy, Guard, Protected Village Protection Group, Guard Force, died on active service. 1st September or during the month, 1978. References and acknowledgement: BSAP War Division and Civilian Division Roll of Honour RLI Association Roll of Honour SAS Roll of Honour Selous Scouts Roll of Honour Social media posts and emails The Fallen, Facebook Wood, J R T. Rhodesia Roll of Honour. *Images designed by ©Dudley Wall. DISCLAIMER. Information that is displayed has been presented by other parties and the author gives no warranty (express or implied) as to the data completeness, accuracy or fitness for a particular purpose. This roll is work in progress. Data is being validated as duplicates are removed and dates and ages corrected from previous publications. Return to Rhodesian Bush War Military Roll of Honour and Menus http://www.rhodesian.com.au/memoriam%20military.php

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