Nov 11, 2024 | 32 Battalion
Oliveira Martin Gomes was separated from his family as a teenager in the chaos of the Angolan Civil War and found his way to Walvis Bay, South Africa. It was there were he was recruited into the newly formed 32 Battalion, having shown a proficiency in English and a...
Nov 11, 2024 | Rhodesian Light Infantery
On 29 September 1977, Temporary Corporal Phillips and his RLI “Fireforce” stick were called-out to support “A” Company, 1st Battalion, Rhodesian African Rifles. Upon their arrival, they discovered that the company was pinned down by intense enemy fire coming from a...
Nov 11, 2024 | 1 Recce, 1 Special Service Bn
Schalk W. Fourie served in 1 Reconnaissance Commando/Regiment between 1978 and 1988. As such, and as a demolitions/explosives expert, he was involved in all major Special Forces missions of that era. SW started his military career as a national serviceman at 1 Special...
Nov 10, 2024 | Rhodesian Light Infantery, Selous Scouts
Dennis Croukamp has gone down in Rhodesian Army folklore as an outstanding operator who served with first the Rhodesian Light Infantry then transferred to the Selous Scouts. He was awarded his Bronze Cross whilst serving with the RLI. He was a career soldier at his...
Nov 10, 2024 | Rhodesian Light Infantery, SAS C Squadron, Selous Scouts
Captain Chris F. Schulenburg GCV SCR is a South-African born former Rhodesian Army soldier. He is one of only two recipients of the Grand Cross of Valour, Rhodesia’s highest military honour and also received the Silver Cross of Rhodesia. Schulenburg received the...
Nov 10, 2024 | Selous Scouts
