RHODESIAN SPECIAL AIR SERVICE
The Rhodesian Special Air Service or Rhodesian SAS was a Rhodesian special forces unit. It comprised:
C Squadron, Special Air Service Regiment (Malayan Emergency (1951–1953)
"C" Squadron (Rhodesian) Special Air Service (1961–1978)
1 (Rhodesian) Special Air Service Regiment (1978–1980)
C Squadron, Special Air Service Regiment was formed during the Malayan Emergency by volunteers from Rhodesia. It was disbanded in 1953 and became the nucleus of "C" Squadron (Rhodesian) Special Air Service, operational from 1961. In June 1978 "C" Squadron (Rhodesian) Special Air Service became 1 (Rhodesian) Special Air Service Regiment until Rhodesia became Zimbabwe in 1980.
SURNAME
Nisbet
FORENAME
A.J.
UNIT
SAS
RANK
Sergeant
NUMBER
PR98152
AWARD
Military Forces Commendation, Wings on Chest
PLACE
Rhodesia
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
07.10.1977 awarded MFC (Operational)
18.04.1979 awarded WOC
SURNAME
McIntosh
FORENAME
W.R.
UNIT
SAS
RANK
Lieutenant
NUMBER
781062
AWARD
Bronze Cross of Rhodesia, Wings of Chest
PLACE
Rhodesia
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
07.10.1977 awarded BCR
18.04.1979 awarded WOC
SURNAME
MacKenzie
FORENAME
Robert Callen (Bob)
UNIT
SAS
RANK
Captain
NUMBER
780985
AWARD
Silver Cross of Rhodesia, Bronze Cross of Rhodesia, Wings on Chest
PLACE
Rhodesia
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
born U.S.A. 1948
graduated high school 1966
entered service Sa Diego,California...
SURNAME
Loots
FORENAME
W.J.
UNIT
SAS
RANK
Warrant Officer Second Class
NUMBER
724299
AWARD
Defence Forces Medal for Meritorious Service, Wings on Chest
PLACE
Rhodesia
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
07.10.1977 awarded DMM
18.04.1979 awarded WOC
SURNAME
Laing
FORENAME
Bruce Moray Mowat
UNIT
SAS + Selous Scouts
RANK
Warrant Officer Second Class
NUMBER
722435
AWARD
Bronze Cross of Rhodesia, Military Forces Commendation, Wings of Chest
PLACE
Rhodesia
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
10.10.1976 awarded M.F.C. (HQ) with Selous...
SURNAME
Kruger
FORENAME
M.F.
UNIT
SAS
RANK
Colour Sergeant
NUMBER
724598
AWARD
Military Forces Commendation
PLACE
Rhodesia
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
11.11.1978 awarded MFC (Non-operational)
SURNAME
Kluzniak
FORENAME
Valdemar Stephen
UNIT
SAS
RANK
Trooper (Sergeant)
NUMBER
728093
AWARD
Wings on Chest
PLACE
Rhodesia
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
01.10.1979 awarded WOC
SURNAME
Jordan
FORENAME
A.J.
UNIT
SAS
RANK
Captain
NUMBER
V2598
AWARD
Military Forces Commendation
PLACE
Rhodesia
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
01.06.1979 awarded MFC (Operational)
SURNAME
Johnston
FORENAME
Andrew L. (Andy)
UNIT
SAS
RANK
Staff Sergeant
NUMBER
723976
AWARD
Military Forces Commendation, Wings on Chest
PLACE
Rhodesia
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
born 02.04.1949
Para course 37 (4th-26th July 1972)
served in RLI, Selous Scouts, 6 Recce Commando...
SURNAME
Johnstone
FORENAME
R.J. (Rob)
UNIT
SAS
RANK
Major
NUMBER
780899
AWARD
Defence Forces Medal for Meritorious Service
PLACE
Rhodesia
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
11.11.1978 awarded DMM
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.