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25 August 2018
Force Number: 6681 - D/C/Inspector - PLSM, RGSM, ZIM
Joined: 14 May 1962 - Squad: 6/1962; served until 14 May 1980
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A former district man, who after a spell with Dog Section spent the rest of his time in the Force with the CID, including an interesting five years at SBHQ. Met some super people in the BSAP many of whom I'm still in contact through the Regimental Association in the UK. Happy days!
Updated: 13 October 2013
Force Number: 7328 - Patrol Officer - RGSM
Joined 13 April 1965 - Squad: 4/1965; served until 30 September 1969
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Served at Marandellas,Kariba and Beatrice.Founder member of the Jam Jar Inn at Kariba along with Messrs Bullmore, Pugsley, John, Preller, Shelley, Seaward, Carver, Paine, McBride, Harvey, Saul, Lebish and Sandy Sanderson.
Updated: 22 May 2010
Force Number: 5784 - Constable
Joined 15 December 1957- Squad: Squad 11/57; served to 30 December 1959
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Updated: 15 February 2009
Force Number: 9147 - Patrol Officer
Joined: January 1974 - Squad: 2/1974; served until 1977
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Updated: 23 June 2018
Force Number: 235 - RGSM
Joined 27 November 1973 - Squad: 1/74; served to 20 December 1975
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Force Number: 6821 - S/Patrol Officer
Joined: December 1962 - Squad: 13/1962; served until December 1967
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Served at Inyati Mat.Prov.Byo.Central.I/C Statistics Office Byo.Central and 2nd I/c.African Police Camp,Byo.in Staff Branch. Worked in UK.National Blood Transfusion Service,Lancaster & Senior Security Officer Diamond Mines).Sierra Leonne.Now Australia,Bundaberg,Retired
Updated: 29 October 2016
Force Number: 7004 - Inspector - RGSM; PLSM
Joined: September 1963 - Squad: 8/1963; served until January 1983
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Joined in July 63 as a cadet C310. After completing depot training,mounted escorts and mounted patrols stationed at Gwelo, Enkeldoorn, Hippo Valley,Bulawayo (Dog Section, Western Area's, Traffic, Highway Patrol, Sub Aqua). After GC stint at Beit Bridge moved to Bulawayo District (Kezi, Filabusi,Nkayi). Left ZRP from Zvishavani/Mberengwa in 1982.
Updated: 12 May 2017
Force Number: 7467 - Patrol Officer - RGSM
Joined: 16 October 1965 - Squad: 09/1965; served until 28 February 1970
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Almost 35 years in Africa, plus ten + in Scotland, retired and happy about it. Must have enjoyed Afica - two marriages, 5 children, two g'childs and soon to be a third, and I keep returning for holidays & travels. From Kariba in the North to Cape Town in the South and a lot of places in between - Windhoek Namiba for 16 years,and each place an experience not to be forgotten. I've been told to write the book and maybe I shall oneday when the pace of life slows down a little...Happy to talk to all 'old comrades' and catch up on what's happened since 'then'....Cheers mine's a Pilsner.
Updated: 8 September 2010Force Number: 10185 - Patrol Officer - RGSM MCM ZIM
Joined: 3 October 1977 - Squad: 11/1977; served until 2 September 1980
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Updated: 15 March 2015
Force Number: 5075 - C/Superintendent - PLSM, RGSM
Date of Joined 6 June 1953 - Squad: 4/53; served to 12 December 1977
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Editor, United Kingdom Outpost. Retired, living at Goodrich near Ross on Wye, Herefordshire.
Force Number: 8049 - Inspector - RGSM; ZIM
Joined: August 1968 - Squad: 8/1968; served until August 1981
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Served at Gwelo Central, Belingwe, Bikita, PGHQ, Tomlinson Depot. On leaving worked at Beverley Building Society for 3 years, then moved to Standard Bank in Johannesburg and did vegetable farming for ten years. Currently Regional Manager for Entropic Tutors for Cape Town, Pretoria and Durban areas, based in Roodepoort.
Updated: 7 August 2017
Force Number: 110734 D - S/Patrol Officer
Joined: 3 January 1979 - Squad: 1/1979; served until 31 December 1981
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Wounded at Nembudzia, during ops against Sitholes Auxiliaries after which stationed at Queens Park, Bulawayo till my discharge.
Updated: 20 February 2011
Force Number: 8543 - Inspector
Joined 31st December 1970 - Squad: 1/71
In Bedfordshire Police - Civilian Staff - Financial Investigator
Force Number: 8299
Joined 6 August 1969; served to 6 August 1980
Membership - Western Cape (RSA)
Force Number: 10444
Joined February 1978 - Squad: 5/1978; served to May 1980
; 02-49720195 Keen to contact anyone from squads 5/6 1978. Have misplaced passout photo and would love copy. Also keen to contact anyone who remembers me. My father, Jerry, BSAP tennis and golf champion for many years would also be interested in hearing from old mates. Contact at same address.
Force Number: 9841 - Section Officer
Joined 15 December 1976 - Squad: 12/76; served until 12 October 1981
20 March 2010
Force Number: 9716 - Section Officer
Joined: 2 August 1976 - Squad: 5/1976; served until 31 August 1981
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Stationed Gatooma Central,Battlefields, SB Gwelo,SB Shabani, Belingwe and finally Que Que Central. Keen to hear from anybody that served with me, or remembers me.
Updated: 30 September 2010
Force Number: 9502
Joined 9 December 1975; served to 03 May 1982
Stationed at Bulawayo Central, Gwanda and then Police Mounted Troop. Later transferred to the Support Unit and Police Special Tactics Troop where I remained prior to my discharge from the Force. Would like to contact old Force friends.
Force Number: 9573 - Patrol Officer - RGSM; ZIM
Joined 21 February 1976 - Squad: 2/76; served to 2 January 2001
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PEC and SB Bulawayo and Beitbridge. Left Zims in '87, worked in aviation security and did a bit of travelling. Am know firmly ensconced in UK.
Updated: 13 June 2009
Force Number: 9722 - D/Patrol Officer - RGSM; ZIM
Joined 16 August 1976 - Squad: 7/76; served until March 1982
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Force Number: 4841 - Constable
Joined 28 January 1952 - Squad: 1/1955; served to 27 Januanry 1955
Telephone 01206 513424
Returned to UK 1955 and served three years in the Special Investigation Branch, Corps of Royal Military Police. Then joined Northern Rhodesia Police in 1958 where served in Special Branch. Continued in Zambia police, after Independence, retiring in July, 1966 with rank of Assistant Superintendent.
Force Number: 8352 - Patrol Officer - RGSM
Joined: December 1969 - Squad: 10/1969; served until 1974
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Updated: 27 May 2014
Force Number: 7612 - D/Inspector - RGSM
Joined 3rd july 1966 - Squad: 5/66; served to july 1978
; 01588640144Force Number: 111038S - Patrol Officer
Joined: January 1977; served until December 1978
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National Service - NSPO: Chipinga, Ruangwe, Headlands. followed by short course Squadron selection/para course. Originally from Headlands. Semi-retired sports physio/perpetual student.
Updated: 23 May 2014
Force Number: 10595 - Patrol Officer - RGSM; ZIM
Joined: July 1978 - Squad: 11/78; served until October 1981
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Born Bulawayo, went to Chaplin High School (Gwelo) and Churchill High School (Salisbury). Emmigrated to RSA in October 1982 and married Julie in December 1983. Have two children Wade (24) and Carly (21). Emmigrated to the UK in March 1993. Currently a police officer in the Metropolitan Police London.
Updated: 23 September 2017
Force Number: 7148 - Patrol Officer - RGSM
Joined 13 July 1964; served to 28 May 1971
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Attested in 1964. Was in the 1st squad to enter depot as Constables and pass
out as Patrol Officers with the FN rifle instead of the .303. Posted to
Gatooma Headquarters and the to Hartley for a year under C/I Ron Dick. Then
transferred to Salisbury Traffic till end of service. Left Rhodesia end 80
to settle in S. Africa and then have recently moved over to UK to work here
as nothing in SA. Please contact me if you were a member of Sby traffic
between 66-71 and resident in Manchester or Liverpool. I was a member of the
West Cape Reg. Assoc but stopped when I came to UK
Updated: 22 June 2010Force Number: 6432 - Inspector - PLSM; RGSM; ZIM
Joined: August 1961 - Squad: 9/1961; served until May 1982
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Updated: 16 July 2016
Force Number:7389 - D/Patrol Officer - RGSM
Joined: July 1965 - Squad: 7/1965; Served until October 1977 (from Reserves)
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Stations: Uniform: Harare, Fort Victoria Urban, Chibi, Chatsworth CID Sby:Theft from M/V, I/C Cycles, Fraud Squad, Fingerprint Bureau. Reserves: Brightlights, PATU (Alpha Alpha), Special Branch Currently semi_retired: Management Consultant, Non-Executive Director.
Updated: 7 August 2017
Force Number: 8060 - D/Inspector - RGSM
Joined: 19 August 1968 - Squad: 7/1998; served until 14 November 1978
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Service history - Uniform Branch Borrowdale & Highlands 1969-71 - CID Storebreakings and Salisbury Drug Section 1971/2 - SB Centenary 1973/4 - SB Salisbury Central - SBHQ 1975/7 - CIDHQ 1978. Family - married (3rd) to Jackie. 3 children from 1st marriage and 6 grandchildren. Current employment - Client Services Manager for an Internet-based travel company in Strand, Western Cape. Of historical interest - My grandfather, Percy Charles Roberts (1732) served in the BSAP from 3 September 1913 to 31 January 1923.
Updated: 26 June 2010Force Number: 9732 - Patrol Officer
Joined Sept 1976; served to Sept 1979
After basic training I tranferred to Southerton. Joined SIS and finished off at Avondale.
Updated: 20 September 2008
Force Number: 110700 - Section Officer - RGSM; ZIM
Joined: December, 1978 - Squad: 14/1978; served until December, 1982
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My family and I live in Orange County, CA in one of the most picturesque coastal cities in the US. Perfect for running, and weather that is a lot like home. I am a licensed Realtor and enjoy my job as I get out in the sun. My wife Audrey and I take a road trip every year to a different wild area in the country. Mostly places with rivers or national parks. With no prospect of ever going home, what better place to spend our golden years?
Updated: 5 December 2019
Force Number: 8163 - Inspector - RGSM; ZIM; XYSM
Joined: 12 January 1969 - Squad: 11/1968; served until 15 October 1982
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I joined the BSAP as a cadet originally (C529) in January 1968 and attested as a P/O the following Jan. Posted to district police stationed mainly in the Midland before moving to Mash Prov. Resigned inn 1982 stationed at Marondera. Left Zimbabwe in 2004 to relocate to the UK and settled in Cheltenam, Gloucester. Working as a bookkeeper for a number of franchise stores in Gloucester.
Updated: 15 November 2010
Force Number: 9078 - Patrol Officer - RGSM
Date of Joined 17 December 1973; served to June 1977
Branch Membership:Gauteng
; (011) 768 2693Force Number: 9581
Joined 1 March 1976 - Squad: 3/76 - Patrol Officer - RGSM; served to 31 March 1979
I was at Bulawayo Central and then on to Traffic Patrol Section and then on to Traffic Accident Section in Bulawayo with the usual part Time PATU and Riot Squad
Updated: 29 September 2007
Force Number: 9721 - Patrol Officer - RGSM
Date of Joined August 1976; served to August 1979
Branch Membership:United Kingdom
; 00441908561461Served at Mabelreign and Salisbury GCSB.
Force Number: 4623 - Inspector - PLSM
Joined 11 May 1950 - Squad 6/1950; served to 31 July 1972
Gwelo Town. and Rural, Umvuma (with PK at end of garden) Silobela(new) Inyanga. Sinoia. Banket. Norton. 10 years with Rio Tinto then return to the UK for 19 years . Finally to New Zealand to be near the family.
Force Number: 7139/8938 - Inspector - RGSM,ZIM
Attested 11th August 1964 - Squad: 5/1964; served until July 1981
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Served mostly in Matabeleland (Bulawayo) at Central, Western Commonage, Westgate and as Officer in Charge of Sauerstown. Was also Captain of W.Comms soc cer team, as well as the Police Team. We also had a successful darts team. Have worked as Area General Manager and Director of a couple of Security Companies, but now run my own Consultancy dealing mainly with training,, assessments and moderation of skills developments, and auditing of ISO 9001 and 18000. Married to Anne 20th May 1972. 3 daughters. 5 grandchildren. On face book.
Updated: 12 September 2015Force Number: WP126 - W/Patrol Officer
Joined: February 1967 - Squad: 1/1967; served until July 1970
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Updated: 23 May 2014
Force Number: WP008 - W/Sergeant
Joined: January 1952; served until July 1957
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Was a Detective Sergeant stationed in Salisbury District HQ as a Typist/Radio Operator,also assisted in crimes that required a female to be present
Updated: 17 December 2016
Force Number: 8632 - Patrol Officer - RGSM
Joined 27 April 1971 - Squad: 5/71; served to 30 April 1974
; 0436434139 - Fax: 0436423060Force Number: 110857 - Patrol Officer - Marksman
Joined: March 1979 - Squad: 7/1979; served until May 1980
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Equitation Squad. Mrewa, Mashambanaka (front line in those days!) Still married to my schoolgirl sweetheart, 5 great kids and 2 wonderful grandkids. IT professional now back in the land of my ancestors. Grateful for my BSAP experiences and humbly indebted for all I learned during that time.
Updated: 22 January 2016
Force Number: c1033/10502 - S/Patrol Officer - RGSM ZIM Marksman
Joined 29 December 1977- Squad: 15/77; served to December 1980
; 0792165687Went to Support Unit after Depot... Oscar and Quebec Troops and Hotel and Golf Coys (under Barry Woan and Dick Cotton) and then to Sby Patrol Dog Section (instructor Noddy Quillian). Now lying low in Joeys. Spent ten years in Durbs and eleven years in CT.
Updated: 15 February 2009
Force Number: C739/8936 - Inspector - RGSM; ZIM
Joined January 1972; served to September 1982
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Force Number: 10373 - S/Patrol Officer - RGSM, ZIM
Joined 1978 - Squad: 3/1978; served until 1981
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After leaving the force early in 1981, I left for South Africa and joind the Anglo American Corporation where I served for some 23+ years. I started my own security consultancy business in 2004 and am still at it focussing mainly on the mining industry. Still return to Zim on business and pleasure trips every year and just love the trip down memory lane. Would love to make contact with other squad members in depot during 1978 and bulawayo boys between 1978 and 1981.
Updated: 6 April 2012Force Number: 8014 - Inspector
Joined: June 1968 - Squad: 6/1968; served until August 1980
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Moved to SA and joined Murray & Roberts before branching off into boating and serious BASS angling. Built boats and took two teams to fish in USA Divisional Champs (BASS). Moved to George and started my own businesses in construction and a Deli/Coffee shop. Moved to the UK in 2006 and started my own refurb. business. Joined Integral as a Contracts manager and retired 3 years ago.
Updated: 29 June 2014
Force Number: 5467 - Inspector - RGSM
Joined 15th April l956 - Squad: 4/56; served to April l971
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Force Number: 9550 - Patrol Officer - RGSM
Date of Joined 2/1/76 - Squad:1/76; served to 31/7/79
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Ex Rhodesian Army, had some great fun while stationed at West Comm, (5 months), then
joined Support Unit and did my training with Allman Powers, any of you guys remember him?
Even his dog was called sir! Left in 79 and joined Parks and Wildlife at Main Camp,
Wankie. Circumstances forced me to leave and since then have been in SA, United Kingdom,
Greece and United Kingdom again, mostly as a warship building consultant! I recognise a
few names on this site and will certainly be in contact. Niel Reitz, after all that
biltong I gave you at Main Camp you owe me a beer!
Force Number: 8021 - Superintendent - RGSM, ZIM, PLSM
Joined 29 June 1968; served to 3 May 1983
Branch Membership:Mashonaland
; +263-4-300770 - Fax: +263-4-300770Served at Chipinge (1969-70), Umtali Rural (1970), Umtali Central (1970-72), Que Que Central (1973-75), Gokwe (1976-77), Gweru Camps (1977-78), Fort Victoria/Masvingo Rural (1978-82), P.G.H.Q.(1982-83). Son of 4023 Joe Rowley. After leaving the Force, worked at Safeguard (for Ted Mallon) and Guard-Alert Group (for Peter Robinson). Started own business - Solitaire Electronic Security (Pvt) Ltd - three years ago.
Force Number: 110843 - S/Patrol Officer - RGSM
Joined: 3 January 1978 - Squad: NS 3/1978; served until 2 January 1981
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Attested January 1978 as N.S., re-attested in 1979 as regular. Completed 3 years in Jan 1981.
Updated: 20 July 2014
Force Number: WP450 - Women Section Officer - RGSM
Joined 28 February 1978; served to 8 August 1981
; 035 - 7920068I joined in early 1978. First posting Mabelreign, Salisbury, then Donnington, Bulawayo and finally back to Morris Depot as an instructor. Worked in travel (agency and airline)for 15years and now raising kids and parrots in Zululand!
Force Number: 4807
Joined 5 November 1951; served to May 1956
Membership - Natal
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Force Number: 8040 - Inspector - RGSM, ZIM
Joined: August 1968 - Squad: 7/1968; served until November 1978
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Ft Vic (U), Zaka, Signals Salisbury and Ft Vic, Villa Salazar, Ft Vic (R), Gutu, Que Que, Support Unit.
Updated: 4 August 2018
Force Number: 7184 - Superintendent - RGSM,ZIM,ZLSM, XSM
Joined 10 November 1964 - Squad: 8/64; served until 30 November 1981
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Updated: 17 December 2016
Force Number: 8030 - D/Inspector - RGSM; ZIM
Joined: July 1968 - Squad: 7/1978; served until January 1981
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Salisbury Central, Southerton, Avondale, Support Unit, CID Salisbury
Updated: 12 May 2017
Force Number: 6721 - Superintendent - RGSM; ZIM
Joined: August 1962 - Squad: 9/1962; served until May 1980
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Mash District. Wedza,Marandellas,Mrewa, Goromonzi,Mangula. Mat District: Victoria Falls. Vic Prov;Prov Inspector PR and Patu. Morris Depot:Law and Police. Salisbury Urban and Staff Office Traffic and Transport PGHQ. Security Business South Africa and UK and I am now retired.
Updated: 20 February 2011
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