Rhodesia's Armies

by By those that Served these Armies

 

Creating ORAFs-OurStory has provided me with the opportunity to record the memories from various members, branches and all that made up the air force.

I believe it is time, hopefully, to do the same for that great band of characters that served in the various Armies of Rhodesia.

There is no competition with other institutes etc, ours will be memories.

Readers and those that will participate will have to guide me as my knowledge of the Army is not that great. I was a TF member from 1963 to 1968.

To sort the information, the following will be used. Prior to 1953 will be sorted as Southern Rhodesian Army. 1953-63 regarded as the Federal Army. 1970 onwards will be Rhodesian Army. Please note this is subject to correction by those that will participate.

To determine what units I will use. Rhodesia Regiment, includes Depot and the Independent Battalions. RLI will always be the RLI, the same applies to the SAS, Selous Scouts. The other services, Guard Force, Grey Scouts, Medical Services are very welcome to send in their memories.

Please - no religious or political information. No finger pointing either. Memories that is all that is required.

When sending photos, and associated text, please include the date, the unit any other information will assist non Rhodesian readers to understand. Please elaborate on abbreviations used.

Best Wishes and look forward to receiving your memories.
Eddy Norris

Recent Stories


October 29, 1889

The Rhodesian Army

This is a public story
Officers of the Pioneer Corps Photographs courtesy of the National Archives It was on October 29, 1889, that Queen Victoria...
Read more
Category: Nostalgia
Tags: bsap, lobengula, mashonaland, matabeland, monte cassino, relief of bulawayo, rhodesia regiment, shangani, the rhodesia army, victoria rangers
Posted on Jan 01, 2012
April 22, 1945

Major C.V. King D.S.O.

This is a public story
Major C.V. King D.S.O. Introduction Roland Charles (RhAF-15 LAR) his sister Sandy (RWS-RhAF) and her husband Kim Walker...
Read more
Category: Nostalgia
Tags: d.s.o., major c.v. king
Posted on Dec 21, 2011
November 2011

GFL (Get Fired Lunch)

This is a public story
GFL Lunch Durban, November 2011 Photograph of those attending the GFL (Get Fired Lunch) in Durban recently. Origin of the GFL is...
Read more
Category: no category
Tags: durban, gfl (get fired lunch)
Posted on Nov 28, 2011
See All »