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“The Sitrep”. a Final Edition, for 2019, Is Planned for December – Perhaps to Include a Bit More Humour and News Before the “Silly Season” Reaches Its Conclusion A collection of some of the Rolls of Honour from various Rhodesian High Schools Welcome to “THE SITREP” – your RLI RA-Africa newsletter – Volume 9, November 2019. Salutation Greetings all ouens and crows, from various Africa branches, to another edition of “The Sitrep”. A final edition, for 2019, is planned for December – perhaps to include a bit more humour and news before the “silly season” reaches its conclusion Rhodesian Forces Memorial Service – Sunday 10 November 2019 Hearty congratulations must be poured upon the Rhodesian Forces Memorial Committee who organised, and ran, an outstanding show at Dickie Fritz the day before Independence. This was not the first of such gatherings and particular attention had been paid to ironing-out past “niggles”. It was the third invitation for Rhodesian High Schools to lay a wreath on behalf of their school, in honour of those fallen during the war years. Twenty-seven schools were represented this year, whereas, only 17 were present at the 2017 ceremony – a sure sign of the increasing popularity of the event. Wing Cdr Bruce Harrison, Alan Strachan and Padre Bill Beer. MC for the day was none other than Wing Cdr Bruce Harrison whose sense of presence never fails to instil an atmosphere of relaxation and family unity, despite the formalities about to unfold. The Rhodesian Forces Memorial Committee is chaired by Alan Strachan who delivered the welcome – followed by prayers, led Lt Col Bill Dodgen, lesson delivered by Alf Herbst and the sermon conducted by Padre Bill Beer. Steve Prophet (RhAF) showed us how to sing “Amazing Grace” – properly, before Marcus Main-Baillie (RhAF) “turned the pages” to read random snippets of those who fell, whilst serving with various units, during the bush-war – not forgetting members of the general Rhodesian population and the animals that perished in the conflict. Amongst the Rhodesian contingent, it was poignant to see invitations sent to the South African Police and SAAF who were in attendance to pay homage to their members who lost their lives during our war. Schools’ and private wreaths were laid in abundance before toasting, with sherry, concluded the ceremony – whereupon folks retired to the braai, beer, banter and balderdash (for want of a better word) for the afternoon. Mention must be made of others present. Col John Redfern (Flame Lily Association) was in attendance and, monies raised were in aid of supporting that association. BUT – how many of you ouens recognised this oke? This is the son, Ian, of the RLI’s very first commanding officer, Lt Col John Stevenson Salt – and, for those who remember Lt Col Salt, there is no mistaking the “chip off the old block”. It was good to have you with us, Ian. All in all, a supreme effort made by everyone involved. Many congratulations. Fall in – fall in - I said FALL IN! I said, "Short-arm dressing, Dempster, - not "short-arm jab" you bloody w%£&er!" That's a bit better - but, will these ouens ever learn? Rolls of Honour The rolls for previous months are as follows: RLI RoH October KIA Rank First Name Surname Awards Commando DOD Carlos 24- Alberto de Rfn Casal 4 Tp, 1 Cdo Oct- Araujo 73 "Patrick" 31- Michael Tpr Aves 1 Cdo Oct- Arthur 74 11- Richard John Tpr Hope 9 Tp, 2 Cdo Oct- "Bob" 76 31- Graeme Rfn Fanner 2 Tp, 1 Cdo Oct- Richard 76 04- Peter Martin L/Cpl Garnett MFC 11 Tp, 3 Cdo Oct- "Pete" 77 26- Joseph Tpr Byrne 14 Tp, 3 Cdo Oct- Patrick "Joe" 78 Henry 14- Recce Tp, Spt Tpr Lawrence H. Furness Oct- Cdo "Geordie" 79 21- Andrew Tpr Houghton 3 Cdo Oct- Petrie "Andy" 79 KOAS 29- Tpr Geoffrey Paul Bailey Base Grp Oct- 66 27- Ronald Tpr Stockil-Gill Spt Grp Oct- Vaughn 74 07- Clive Tpr Griffin 3 Cdo Oct- Warwick 77 14- Anthony L/Cpl Harmer Base Grp Oct- Maxwell 77 DOAS 04- Michael T/L/Cpl Bailey Base Grp Oct- Charles 73 RLI RoH November KIA Rank First Name Surname Awards Commando DOD Mathew 07- L/Cpl Charles Lamb 12 Tp, 3 Cdo Nov- "Matt" 76 15- Francisco Tpr da Costa 11 Tp, 3 Cdo Nov- Duarte 76 26- Tpr Anthony John Millar 2 Cdo Nov- 78 KOAS 05- John 2Lt Gillfillan A Coy Nov- Flemmer 61 15- L/Cpl John Gibson Korb 1 Cdo Nov- 66 The President's Walter 11- Commendation Col Sgt Robert Ferreira 2 Cdo Nov- for Brave "Wally" 69 Conduct Sunset Calls It was reported on Wednesday 23 rd October that Raymond “Ray” Grossberg passed away, in Brisbane, Australia after a long struggle with cancer. Eddie Scott passed away on Thursday 24 th October. On 19 November we learned of the death of Maj. M.J. “Boet” Swart (OLM) who served with the RLI before transferring to Selous Scouts. On 20 November we received this message from Rudi van Aarde (Chairman RLIRA), “ It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of a great man, Major Peter Cooper, last night in the Cape.” May they all rest in peace. New Research Project In the previous “The Sitrep” an order was issued to respond to the details below. It is disappointing to report that less than a dozen returns were received but, grateful thanks to those who did. Approximately 3700 names have been recorded to date, thus making the RLI nominal roll the most comprehensive yet. It does mean, however, that the data needs to be checked and verified and, therefore, your (and your fellow brothers’) data is vital for inclusion. 1. First Names: 2. Surname: 3. Nickname: 4. Intake #: 5. Service #: 6. Awards/Medals (above RGSM and Zim Indep): 7. Rank:(highest rank in RLI only): 8. Commando/s (platoon not necessary): 9. Para trained- Yes/No?: 10. Status: STW (survived the war) or DS (died subsequently – provide DoD): 11. Period of service from: 12. Period of service to: 13. Attach a photograph that you do not mind being used with your details 14. Any notes you would like to add: Many RLI members have passed away subsequent to the war and, therefore, an appeal is made to relatives/friends for the provision of details of those who have left us. No matter whether you were a high-ranking officer or a troopie – if you earned your green and silver, make sure your name is recorded amongst the finest counter-insurgency force in world history. Email data to [email protected] Part of the estate of the late Capt Neill St John Jackson Here is a special offer restricted to readers of “The Sitrep” and the RLI family as a whole. Neill Jackson left a “library” of collectable books that are offered to oeuns and crows on a first-come- first-served basis. Monies raised will go partly to the welfare fund and partly to Neill’s widow. Included in the collection is a full set (36 volumes) of the Rhodesiana Reprint Gold Series that will go (in its entirety) to the first interested person. There is also the Rhodesiana Reprint Silver Series (24 volumes) but, Vol 2 is missing. Men of Our Time Series (6 volumes) but, Vol 1 is missing – and, the Matching Series (4 volumes), complete. All the values of titles, listed below, have been researched on the Internet and the prices slashed in order to make purchases affordable to members of this special regiment. This is not an auction – if you are interested in any of the books mentioned, simply enquire to [email protected] and, if the price suits you, it’s yours. Delivery to Dickie Fritz is preferable but, postage/courier can be arranged. Apart from the series mentioned above, here is a list, in alphabetical order, of the other titles: Title Author A Walk Against the Stream A.J. Ballinger A Bird called Cousin Alan Weaving A Glimpse of Eden Evelyn Ames A Hunter's Life R. Gordon Cumming A Measure of the Man Pat Lawless A Pride of Eagles Beverley Whyte A Pride of Men Beverley Whyte A Time to Die Robert Cary A Town called Victoria Katherine Sayce Acabou Tim Green African Hunting Charles Baldwin Africa's Commandos Mark Adams/Chris Cocks An Arrested Heart Ray Haarkonsen Angel in a Thornbush Rob Fynn Apache Ed Macy Apache Dawn Damien Lewis Assignment Selous Scouts Jim Parker Beneath a Zimbabwe Sun Beverley Whyte Bid Time Return Basil Fuller Birds Afield G.G. Arnott Birds of the Highveld Peter Ginn Birds of the Lowveld Peter Ginn Birds of Zimbabwe Peter Ginn Bulawayo Directory Alexander Davies Butterflies of Rhodesia Richard Cooper Call of the Marsh Jill Whylie Cheetah Magazine of the RLI Cheetah Magazine of the RLI Cheetah Magazine of the RLI Chibaya Moyo A. Telfer & R. Fulton Chopper Pilot M. Wilkins Choppertech Beaver Shaw Contact John Lovett Counter-Strike from the Sky J.R.T Wood Countess Billie Robert Cary Dead Leaves Dan Wylie Dear Elephant, Sir Clive Walker Dingo Firestorm Ian Pringle Down Memory Lane - Some Early Rhodesian Women Madeline Heald Dressed to Kill Charlotte Madison Echoes of an African War Chas Lotter Elephant Memories Cynthia Moss Everywhere But at Home Alf Herbst Faces of War Peter Badcock Faces of War Peter Badcock Farmer at War Trevor Grundy Fighting Forces of Rhodesia Colin Black Fireforce Chris Cocks Footing With Sir Richard Ghost Patricia Glyn Four Voices Rowland Malony Frontiers Noel Mostert Golden Dawn H.J Quinton Gonarezhou Colin Saunders Good-bye Dolly Gray Rayne Kruger Grey Ghosts at Buffalo Bend Allan Wright Guide to Waterfowl of Rhodesia Smithers & MacKenzie Hilmar, Son of the Forest Wasifiri Hope Deferred Brian Chikwava In the Shadow of a Baobab John Osborne Into the Thorns Wayne Michael Grant Ivory, Apes and Peacocks Emily Dibb Jane's Fighting Ships 1952-1953 Journey Without Boundaries Andre Diedriricks Killing for Profit Julian Rademeyer Larger Mammals of Africa Jean Dorst Long Walk to Freedom Nelson Mandela Long Way Down Ewan McGregor Lost Lion of Empire Edward Paice Margaret Thatcher Margaret Thatcher Mugabe D.
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