Former Members In Memoriam & Obituaries
These pages honour the memory of all known former members of the British South Africa Police, including those who passed away after the Force was disbanded in 1980 and those recorded in obituaries published in Outpost, the Journal of the BSA Police.
The listings are made available as a record for families, for former colleagues wishing to pay tribute, and for members of the public with an interest in history or genealogy. They serve both as a memorial and as a resource preserving the legacy of service.
Local Regimental Associations welcome notifications of the passing of former members, ensuring that their names are respectfully recorded.
If you wish to report a death or correct an entry, please use the forms provided below.
Recent Deaths
In Memoriam: Peter Williams 4499
Williams, Peter Robin Decoration, aged 76 (4499; Constable; served from 8-Nov-1949 to 7-Nov-1952; last stationed Belingwe; member of the United Kingdom Regimental Associations) passed away 17 November 2025 at Hereford, Herefordshire, England.
In Memoriam: Tom Dohert 4326
Dohery, Thomas Joseph ‘Tom’, aged 97 (4326; Sergeant; served from November 1948 to August 1961; member of the Australia Regimental Associations) passed away 16 November 2025 at Perth, Western, Australia, Australia