IT IS NOW THE 100 YEAR SINCE SINCE THE GREAT WAR: 100 YEARS SINCE THE SMALL COLONY OF SOUTHERN RHODESIA, CONTRIBUTED SO MUCH... PLEASE CONTRIBUTE TO THIS MEMORIAL: Could YOU donate a certain amount each week or month? (The price of a couple of beers each week?), we need to raise monies to pay for this Memorial, Pay for a brick - with the name of your mate, friend and late Comrade in Arms. (Their name is entered into The Book of Remembrance). A Direct Debit, pop a cheque into the post, PLEASE MAKE the effort. Dedicate a donation: To show that at least you care - Rest in Peace our Masodjas. The Rhodesia Native Regiment was established in 1916 to become part of the British Forces operating against the Germans in East Africa. The Regiment was awarded the Battle Honours: The Great War East Africa 1916-1918 159 members of the Regiment lost their lives in World War 1. Honours and Awards 1916-1918 include: 1 Victoria Cross 1 Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) 1 Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) 1 Military Cross (MC) 2 Distinguished Conduct Medals (DCM) 6 Military Medals (MM) 31 Mentioned in Dispatches 5 Croix de Gguerre Roberto Franceschi 3 Medaille Militaire (France) 1 Silver Medal for Valour (Italy)
Posted on: Fri, 28 Mar 2014 11:55:30 +0000
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