Rhodesian Army - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

Mike Jackson · #1 24-09-18, 09:10 AM

Is there a member who has knowledge of the Rhodesian Army of the Bush War phase - I'm looking for any detail of a very close friend from the early 1960s at RMA Sandhurst. He was a Rhodesian and rose to the rank of Lt Col, commanding both Grey's Scouts and 1 RAR. I'm putting together some biodata on him for an RMA Sandhurst Intake 31 reunion next month. Mike

fearnaught · #2 24-09-18, 10:27 AM

Hi Mike, I have a copy of "Contact" which give a list of medal recipients, roll of honour, etc. best wishes Mike

Traist · #3 24-09-18, 10:50 AM

Hi Mike, you can try Dudley Wall. He is a member on this forum. Goes by Madziro. Regards Andrew

Mike Jackson · #4 24-09-18, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by fearnaught

Hi Mike, I have a copy of "Contact" which give a list of medal recipients, roll of honour, etc. best wishes Mike

If you have time, could you possibly look up my mate (from the sunny slopes of long ago!)
MF McKenna (known as Mick). I think his parent regiment was Rhodesian African Rifles (RAR).
Otterburn 1961 - he's on the left.RMAS_Otterburn 1962.jpg
Mike

fearnaught · #5 25-09-18, 07:06 AM

Hi Mike, had a quick look through the medal rolls, but couldn't find him, best wishes Mike

johnG · #6 25-09-18, 07:47 AM

I have looked up the book 'Rhodesia Medal Roll' by David Saffery, ISBN 0-9553936-0-4 and on page 133 I find a reference to Lt. Col. M.F.McKenna, awarded the Exemplary Service Medal on 25 April 1980. No other information - just the name and date of the award.

Mike Jackson · #7 25-09-18, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by fearnaught

Hi Mike, had a quick look through the medal rolls, but couldn't find him, best wishes Mike

Extraordinary, given that he went full career in the Rhodesian Army including two verified command appointments. But very many thanks for checking. Mike

Mike Jackson · #8 25-09-18, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by johnG

I have looked up the book 'Rhodesia Medal Roll' by David Saffery, ISBN 0-9553936-0-4 and on page 133 I find a reference to Lt. Col. M.F.McKenna, awarded the Exemplary Service Medal on 25 April 1980. No other information - just the name and date of the award.

Very many thanks. I'm most grateful. Mike

Madziro · #9 25-09-18, 09:49 AM

Hullo Mike

Trust you are well. I will have a little look for some info when I get home this evening.

Kind regards

Dudley

Mike Jackson · #10 25-09-18, 09:56 AM

Dudley.
Many thanks. Perhaps we could have a chat on the phone about this tomorrow? Mike