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: Robert Harper 5068
Harper, Robert Michael Anslow ‘Mike'(5068; rank; served from 7-Jun-1953 to 31-Dec-1957) passed away 1 January 2026 at Wadhurst, East Sussex, England
In Memoriam: Bruce Feast 7067
Feast, Bruce Edward, aged 85 (7067; Inspector; served from February 1964 to December 1980; member of the United Kingdom Regimental Associations) passed away 23 December 2025 at Sutton Ely, Cambridgeshire, England
In Memoriam: Mike Clayton 8870
Clayton, Michael George ‘Mike’ (8870; Patrol Officer; served from 31-Oct-1972 to 30-Oct-1975; last stationed Support Unit) passed away 3 December 2025 at Port Alfred, Eastern Cape, South Africa