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Full Name: Pierre
Date: 23/11/2011
Ex Member: No
Message: I live in Canada now but grew up in Rhodesia. Seeing these pictures of the Rhodesian bushveld brought back memories of days long gone by and a beautiful country. To all the brave Selous Scouts who fought for this wonderful country - tatenda zikuru.
Full Name: Jason Thomas
Date: 21 December 2011
Ex Member: no
Message: True Warriors when men were allowed to fight. My hats off to the scouts and what they were able to accomplish. De Oppresso Liber
Full Name: holy moyo
Date: 18 December 2011
Ex Member: no
Message: I like this site. I a member of Zimbabwe republic Police Support Unit after the war, in 1987-2003. I quit after for moral reasons was tortured and nearly killed by mugabe"s cio. II left zimbabwe in throgu Beitbridge on foot and crossed into messina.
I liverd 4 years in Johannesburg and Cama to Canada through the UNCHR in may 2008. I live in vancuver
Full Name: Wade Begemann
Date: 18/12/2011
Ex Member: Yes
Message: Really lilke the new look website!
Haven't been onto it for ages!
Keep up the good work!
Regards
Wade Begemann
Full Name: Brian Chikondo
Date: 09\12\2011
Ex Member: No
Message: My father was your member. Martin Chikondo
Full Name: Keir Tayler
Date: 26/11/2011
Ex Member: Yip
Message: Keir Tayler Sgt/Maj
Member 1973-1980 former TCU and 1st Battalion.
Full Name: Ronald Henry
Date: 11/25/11
Ex Member: No
Message: Loved reading about the unit as a teenager.
Full Name: Bobby Rowe
Date: 20/11/2011
Ex Member: No
Message: What's happens to schulie?
Full Name: Graham Goodwin
Date: 6/11/11
Ex Member: No
Message: A most intresting web site and a tribute to the gallant men who served in the Scouts
Lest we forget
Full Name: John Millen
Date: 11/04/2011
Ex Member: No
Message: Just wanted to let you know that not everyone fails to remember what you initiated, created and had taken from you. God bless you brave pioneers.
Full Name: Gregory Hart
Date: October 18 2011
Ex Member: No
Message: Outstanding website. Keep it comming. I have always had huge respect for this fine Regiment. I believe they paved the way for many Special Operations units of today.
Full Name: james yaylor
Date: 7th october 2011 AD
Ex Member: no
Message: i got two books about you some years a go.somebody should write some novels about the selous scouts.it would be nice to add the cap badge to my collection.
Full Name: Mark Wray-Forshaw
Date: Sept 21, 2011
Ex Member: Yes
Message: I met up with Jim Schneeberger in Durham North Carolina after recently 35 years and it was like we had seen easch other the other day ! Some things NEVER change. He put me onto this site.
SOME-ONE has done an amazing job compiling this site and I am proud to be associated with it.
Now with three kids serving in the US Air Force (two boys as Airforce ParaRescuemen and a daughter as an Air Trauma Nurse), I fell the legacy continues.
Keep up a great work !
Full Name: john Alford
Date: 18/9 2011
Ex Member: no
Message: been reading the history of the selous scouts outstanding fighting unit and men.
Full Name: Ian KJ Andrews
Date: 11SEP2011
Ex Member: No
Message: My father is Derek W Andrews 727829.
Full Name: Paul
Date: 10 September2011
Ex Member: No
Message: Hi all
Great stuff.... My father was a part of this special unit, like many of the men in this unit he fought to fit into civilian life, he came to RSA and joined the 4 Recces, left the army and went back to England, we have lost all contact with him, can anyone out there help us find him as we all miss him terribly....
Brave men all of you , Stand tall and proud. you were the elite of the elite
Thanks for giving us all a future worth remembering
Paul Waite
Full Name: chad robinson
Date: 9/92011
Ex Member: no
Message: spent two years w us in afgahinstian we need to copy what yall where doing if we every want to win
Full Name: Gary Roberts
Date: 4 Sept 2011
Ex Member: No
Message: Hi Gents I was a Member NS of 3 Cdo 1 RLI as a Signaler in 1973/74 and again in 77/78
I Know quite a few of you guys and it will be a long time before your name is forgotten in the Military World. We will all remember those years and the legends of various types associated Wafa wafa and the original Fort at Mt Darwin etc and the people who melted in and out
Cheers and stay safe
Full Name: Dirk Schoeman
Date: 18.08.2011
Ex Member: No
Message: I have the greatest admiration for members of this special force.
Was a member of the former SAPolice that performed duties in the former Rhodesia. As a lieutenant I performed duties at various places such as Kendeya Tribal Trust Lands, Sebungwe Narrows(Milibisi area) , Binga etc during period 1973/74.
I salute you. Retired from SAP.
May God bless you all.
Full Name: barny
Date: 16 august 2011
Ex Member: no
Message: these were great men.they deserve a place in our history.we salute you
Full Name: GORDON FRAME
Date: 16th AUGUST 2011
Ex Member: NO
Message: YOU WERE MY HEROES WHEN I STAYED IN SOUTH AFRICA AND BOUGHT BOOKS RELATING TO YOU AND LIKE TO FOLLOW HISTORY. I WAS SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT REID DALY AND BROWSE THE INTERNET REGULARLY FOR UP-DATES.
Full Name: Christopher Lutwyche Lewis
Date: 10/08/2011
Ex Member: No
Message: My brother was a member of the Selous Scouts and it has been a pleasure to read all about the Regiment and its brave people.
I have gone right through the website and recognised a few names of friends from the past.
Full Name: Regina Basson
Date: 9 August 2011
Ex Member: No
Message: My dad Regionald Clement Basson served in the Rhodesian bush war. I think I was about 4 years old (1974/1975) - I am now 40 years old. My dad passed away two years ago, after dissappearing for 20 years (7 July 2009). I am interested in finding out about what happened to him whilst serving, and what the conditions were.
Full Name: Nico Malan
Date: 08-08-2011
Ex Member: no
Message: You blokes were the best counter terrorist unit ever! I salute you all
Full Name: WILLIAM J KELLY
Date: 1 8 2011
Ex Member: NO
Message: I SALUTE YOU BRAVE SOLDIERS BECAUSE YOU WERE IN THE AREENA.YOU SHOWED GREAT COURAGE AND DEVOTION FOR YOUR COUNTRY YOU WILL BE REMEMBERED WITH THE BRAVE WHO FIGHT AND DIE BUT ARE NEVER AFRAID
Full Name: Brendon Middlecoat
Date: 30 Jul 2011
Ex Member: No
Message: I look forward to readig about the Selous Scouts in 'Three Sips Of Gin". Great website, very well done.
Full Name: Geoffrey potts
Date: 28--07--2011
Ex Member: no
Message: The image and the impact of the Scouts lives on.Gosh I wish I could have shared the stories with the actual guys.
Full Name: cedric carr
Date: 20/07/2011
Ex Member: no
Message: Interesting site,does bring back memories of my national service in the mid 80's in SWA/ANGOLA as an engineer with 25 Field Regiment.
Full Name: RICHARD DELGADO
Date: 7-13-11
Ex Member: NO
Message: THANKS FOR WHAT YOU DO.
Full Name: Anthony Kennedy
Date: 05-07-2011
Ex Member: no
Message: Ex-SWASPES member1978 to 1979
Full Name: RHYS BOBO JAMES
Date: 26 6 11
Ex Member: YES
Message: A GREAT SITE
Full Name: Kariba K
Date: 2011-06-24
Ex Member: No
Message: PATU and Q force. But we worked with some SS beauties on the 'yellow submarine' and as 'stops' on many occasions. Where are the following: 'Auboss' Brookes and his pet baboon (what happened after the Seychelles trip, and is Aubrey still stealing oxygen ?): Piet Curley; 'One-eye' Russel Kraus; Terry 'Mashaba' Shannon; 'Oz' Healey; Vic Opperman? ...... And will Ant (Ivory) White ever pay me for my Browning semi-auto magnum shotgun that he took to Zambia with him when he wanted to chat with Mr Nkomo ?
Full Name: Ashleigh Sinclair
Date: 3 June 2011
Ex Member: Daughter of buffalo bill des
Message: I am so honored to be buffalo bill DES daughter I was six when he passed away, I remember that day like it was yesterday the worst day of my life, my dad was a amazing man and hearing all your stories makes me so so proud
All of the brave soilders you are gone but never ever forgotten
Please feel free to contact me I would love to hear more, I also dedicated a face book group in memory of this amazing man
Dad I hope u are proud of me
Xxx
Full Name: Trevor Hammond
Date: 30/05/2011
Ex Member:
Message: Looking through your site sure brings back great memories
Full Name: rory johnston
Date: 26/05/2011
Ex Member: No
Message: Ex BSAP, 8488; best of luck in keeping your aims. You boys were the top!. My dad, wounded 3 times in ww2, was asection manager on dewvuli then Liebigs. saw some of you guys, and said you were equal to the Gurkhas! Huge praise from him.
Full Name: Perry McGee
Date: 26/05/2011
Ex Member: No
Message: What a fascinating site with very interesting detail. Thank you very much for all you did and what you are still doing. My late father was a UK soldier and attended one of the courses run by the unit and I still have his beret insignia. Thank you once again.
Full Name: Peter Caborn
Date: 15/05/2011
Ex Member: No
Message: I am ex 7&8 sqdn airforce,worked with you guys many times,such great memories.
Full Name: Paul Hogan
Date: 11/05/11
Ex Member: No
Message: A good job well done!Like the site.
Best Regards
Paul Hogan
Ex PTS
Full Name: massimiliano burri
Date: 29/04/2011
Ex Member: no
Message: Remember always
Full Name: Bryan Gilmore Donaldson
Date: 19th April 2011
Ex Member: Yes
Message: Amazing memories looking at your site
Full Name: Terry Gaskin
Date: 04/2011
Ex Member: No
Message: I had made a previous entry but wanted to say that I remember Rhodesia from the BBC news many years ago. Some of the pictures on your site was featured on the cover page of soldier of fortune magazine many years ago and that was how i came to know of the Rhodesian Fire Forces.
Thank you for your brave service to your country and may we never forget our brothers who are still on patrol.
Full Name: Terry Gaskin
Date: 04/2011
Ex Member: No
Message: Keep the great work up and keep history alive
Full Name: Bill Starke
Date: 18/03/13
Ex Member: no
Message: YOUR UNIT & ACTIONS ARE STILL BEING STUDIED BY OUR ARMY
Full Name: Supratik Roy
Date: 14/03/11
Ex Member: No
Message: Awesome website and excellent source of information ....i have huge respect for selous scout ..its sad that an elite unit like this didn't even got a formal disbanding ..i came to know about this elite unit about a year ago and since then i m crazy about it ....Pamwe Chete :D
Full Name: Neil Gibbs
Date: 9th March 2011
Ex Member: No
Message: I still tell people of the night I spent drinking with Mr Reid-Daly and Tim Callow and Charlie Krause in the City of London at Terry Neils bar in 1998 after they came over to present the standard to the Imperial War Museum. I was a Detective at the time with the Police and was in such awe to meet Mr Reid-Daly as I had read so much about having spent lots of time in Cape Town. I am sorry he has passed away.
Full Name: Ron Smith SFC
Date: 10MAR2011
Ex Member: No
Message: A good friend and mentor is CPT Elderkin of Grays Scouts and my son in law is a native Rhodesian so my interest is always high about the Scouts and its history.
I'm presently assigned to the US/MX Border and CPT Elderkins tutorage has been a blessing.
Full Name: Frank Sadlon
Date: 03-7-11
Ex Member: no
Message: Great site, love the information.
would definately become a member and donate.
Frank Sadlon
USMC, LRRP retired
Full Name: Edward Lumb
Date: 04/03/11
Ex Member: No
Message: A fantastic website. What a tradgedy modern Zimbabwe is now. A total disgrace how Britain treat Rhodesia in the '70s- to any Rhodesians who read this, i hope you do not think Everyone in England was against you.
Full Name: Mark Tapson
Date: 4 March 2011
Ex Member: no
Message: My cousin is married to the son of a former Scout Robert Wixley. Does anyone have anymore details on his death and how it happened? It was during Ops Murex I believe. Great site. Respect!!
Full Name: Robert Brown
Date: Feb. 22, 2011
Ex Member: No
Message: Great website!...as a former Marine I have the utmost respect the Selous Scouts. I salute all that have passed, and all still with us today. Pamwe Chete / Semper Fidelis
Cheers!
Full Name: jason reilly
Date: 19/02/11
Ex Member: No
Message: your the best of the best. great website i am at the moment looking to purchase one of your cap badges. thats how interest i am into your regiment. Selous scouts deserve a lot more credit that what they are given
Full Name: John Cliff
Date: 2.14/2011
Ex Member: No
Message: Hi,
The more i read about you guys the more respect i have for you,I know im related to Cecil Link,Dick Link was my Grandfather,if there is anyway to get in contact with him,i would be very happy.
God Bless you all.
John Cliff
Full Name: Leon Steyn
Date: 7-02-2011
Ex Member: No
Message: Sad memories of days gone by.
Full Name: John Plumb
Date: 1 Feb 2011
Ex Member: No
Message: Ex brother in law to William Robert Wixley, KIA Nov 1979.
To him and to you all. Lest We Forget. Bless you all.
Full Name: Owen Croft
Date: 31 January 2011
Ex Member: No
Message: Met this despicable character here in Canada. He has signed your guest book claiming to be a former Scout. This wannabee poser goes by the name of Fritz Muser.
Here is the truth:
THE REAL FRITZ MUSER......After a lengthy investigative process it has been determined that Fritz Skuzapo Muser is a "walter mitty", poser, wannabee, psychopathic liar and mythomaniac. His exaggerated claims of having served with elite units and organizations world wide have been exposed. Fritz never served with the RLI, Selous Scouts, Israeli Isyaret and Shaldag Sqns. Fritz never flew Mirage 2000`s with the IAF. Fritz never trained Israeli special forces wrt anti-air piracy / highjack techniques. Fritz was never part of the Entebbe raid and was never a founder member of Shaldag Sqn as claimed. He never completed an Israeli parachute jump course. Fritz never obtained a BSc Aeronautical Engineering from Rhodes University as claimed. The University never had and still does not have an Engineering Department. Fritz never served with British 22 SAS hunting scuds during the the first Gulf War as claimed. Fritz never served with the CIA in Iraq or Afghanistan as claimed. Fritz never trained or served with the Omani Special Forces. Fritz never jumped as a stuntman for the HALO sequences in the "Wild Geese" movie as claimed.
Fritz Muser dishonors these proud units with his claims and disrespects the memory of all those brave soldiers that served with distinction and those who made the ultimate sacrifice. His name shall be placed on their respective "Walls of Dishonor" for all to see. This information will also be circulated to military veterans associations, web sites and the press. Hopefully this will assist exposing and reigning in this despicable individual.
Capt Owen H Croft (retired)
I Parachute Battalion nd 44 Parachute Brigade
Full Name: Russell Crous
Date: 29/1/11
Ex Member: Yes
Message: Catching up.
Full Name: Helen Fitzgerald
Date: 20/01/2011
Ex Member: No
Message: Excellent site and source of information. Rhodesia was the 1st country in Africa I visited and my heart was lost to its beauty and people on arrival. The Scouts will be remembered.
Full Name: Peter Davies
Date: 15 01 2011
Ex Member: No
Message: I grew up as a child living at Buchwa Mine, southeast of Shabani, I saw blood and bullet ridden Landrovers that still haunt me to this day. I have the greatest respect for all those who served in the war. It wasn't just for Rhodesia, it was also for small kids like me, You brave men fought for our futures too. Bless you all.
Full Name: Keith R Sanders
Date: 05.1.2011
Ex Member: Yes
Message: It would be good to be in contact & connect any members of NS intakes 163-165.
Keith Sanders (aka 'Tracer')
Full Name: Bill Moylan
Date: 31-12-2010
Ex Member: No
Message: I did national service with 3cdo RLI 1974/75. Then moved onto 2RR C COY in bulawayo where my good friend, as pictured here, Ian Lennox i found out was a member of the Selous Scouts. War brings out the best in the most honerable and Ian was one of them. He wasn't a bad football player either! Love to hear from him and how he is doing. Did a few follow ups with Selous Scouts loved every moment. Great soldiers, memories will be remembered always for their expoilts.
Full Name: Tommy Trevethan
Date: 26th Dec. 2010
Ex Member: No
Message: I am a South African who was in the S.A.D.F as a conscript from 1969 onwards. The deeds of the Scouts was legendary as the bush war escalated. My only knowledge of the regiment is what I read in the book Pamwe Chete by Lt. Col. Ron Reid-Daly. the more I read, the impressed and awed I became at their dedication to their country and the defense thereof. I salute the Regiment and commend them on a job better than well done.
Full Name: Francis Charles Bell
Date: 24 Dec 2010
Ex Member: No
Message: In January 1985 I had the privalege of visiting the Tempe barracks just outside Bloemfontein, RSA, home of the SDF Parabats. I was the guest of Major Le Brante. On a guided tour of the base I could not help notice a Selous Scouts (green & silver) flag which was hanging up and took pride of place in one of the hangers adjacent to part of the assault course. To me at the time this just showed the incredible high esteem and respect held by one of the most elite of the SDF units for the 'Scouts' and I have held an avid interest ever since. It was surely a tribute in itself and comparible with the British Parachute regiment displaying a French Foreign Legion flag for example.
Excellent website.
Best Wishes, Frank Bell
Full Name: Andrew Schaffner
Date: 21 Dec 2010
Ex Member: No
Message: A great site . I savour my books on the Selous Scouts - I bought the first one in the mid 1980's .
Full Name: Thomas Lewis
Date: 18-12-2010
Ex Member: No
Message: It was inspirational to find my father - Thomas William Lutwyche Lewis - on this webpage. I thank the creator and webmaster for keeping this page up and running.
The men who fought with such valour to protect what was such an amazing country and prevent Rhodesia from becoming what it has become today should be remembered forever.
Full Name: john davies
Date: 12 12 2010
Ex Member: No
Message: scuz apoo all the way
as an ex brit soldier respect to all you survivors
and rip to yours no longer with you peace and freedom
Full Name: Stephanie Moore
Date: 28th November 2010
Ex Member: No
Message: It was great to find photographs of my dad Ralph. Thanks!
Full Name: David Robert Gorman
Date: 23 November 2010
Ex Member: No
Message: You and people like you inspire me to achieve greater heights, may God bless and protect you.
Full Name: Jacques Swartz
Date: 23/11/2010
Ex Member: No
Message: As an ex South African troopie I can honestly say that I am glad I never had to fight agains the Scouts and SA's 32 Bat. Just sad that after all you guys have done for your countries that you are discarded like dead dogs.
Full Name: Craig Foxcroft
Date: 21.10.2010
Ex Member: No
Message: Fanatstic Website
Full Name: paul dunning
Date: 5/10/10
Ex Member: Yes
Message: god bless col ron a true legend of rhodesia
Full Name: Thinus van Rensburg
Date: 20 Sept.2010
Ex Member: No
Message: Have always had great admiration for the Scouts and they did not deserve the negative rap they got from some circles.
Some of my childhood friends went on to become Scouts ie.Deon Boshof and Andre Coetzer (the Coetzer family farmed not far from us in Hartley ,I was good friends with Andre's younger brother ,the late Benny Coetzer.)
If someone could pass this message and my email onto Andre I would appreciate it. I would like to make contact with him and find out what happened to his siblings.
Thanks.
Full Name: Jennifer Watling
Date: September 2, 2010
Ex Member: No
Message: Just learned about the Selous Scouts from my boyfriend who was born in Rhodesia. I am astounded, amazed and in awe of the bravery, honor, brotherhood of the scouts. I am sorry for the recent death of the Scouts' founder Daly. I want to let every member of the Selous Scouts know how exceptionally superior individuals they are and how people like them make the world a better place. Thank you for such selfless and powerful valor.
Full Name: Jimmy
Date: 01-09-10
Ex Member: No
Message: Ron Reid-Daly, A leader with exceptional qualities, a man of vision and a brave man to the end. For all that you did for your fellow comrades, collegues and soldiers, well done. To his family, thank you for letting him be part of our history and the leader of the best.
Sparrow.
Full Name: Stan Hannan
Date: 08/27/2010
Ex Member: No
Message: Went to school and knew Andre Rabie well,interacted with many of the Scouts as a Chaplain. You were the "best of the best"
Full Name: Michael Cousten
Date: 27 Aug 10
Ex Member: No
Message: Presently I am in the American Special Forces with tours in Iraq. I am an avid student of the History Tactics Techniques and Procedures of the Selous Scouts, trying to bestow this knowledge on my subordinates with outstanding results in our specific duty position, which would sound very familiar to the Scouts, within our Group. I am sad to hear of the passing of LtCol Reid-Daly and would like to relay my respects.
If the Association ever excepts individuals with like experiences and but haven't had the honor to be in the Scouts please give me a call
Full Name: Mike Patterson
Date: 23 August 2010
Ex Member: No
Message: We mourn the passing of Col Ron and give thanks to him and all the men of the Selous Scouts for what they did for our country Rhodesia.
Full Name: SALENA ESTERHUIZEN
Ex Member: No
Message: thank you managed to see my dads photo and bit of history thanx for this website.
Full Name: Lisa Antram
Date: 16 August 2010
Ex Member: No
Message: Sincere condolences on the loss of Lt.Col. Daly.
Full Name: Lem Dickerson
Date: 11-8-2010
Ex Member: No
Message: Condolences on the Passing of your Colonel.
RIP Ron Reid-Daly
Full Name: andy donnelly
Date: 11 august 2010
Ex Member: No
Message: R.I.P Uncle Ron
You will never forget
Andy Donnelly
Full Name: p sid dunning
Date: 23/7/2010
Ex Member: Yes
Message: i joined the unit six months before the war was over i am looking for mad mike robertson ste allsop from the kid get in touch guys miss you all stacks just want to say thanks for the web site god bless all
Full Name: Andy Johnston
Date: 22nd July 2010
Ex Member: No
Message: Stumbled upon this great web site. Great to see all the old timers (damn some of you look older than me, no names) from the mid '60's onwards that I had the pleasure of working with & knowing. I served with 1Cdo from Nov '66 #723976, transferred to Medics '71 then badged SAS June '72.
Would love to hear from some of you that may remember me.
Full Name: paul dunning
Date: 15 July 2010
Ex Member: Yes
Message: just to say thanks to a great unit they where and still are the best i left as a lot of us did i was lucky to have been pals with a few of the chosen i am in england but my heart and soul is still in rhodesia the legend will never die they will just regroup god bless paul
Full Name: Gavin Reid-Daly
Date: 05/07/2010
Ex Member: No
Message: Very interesting. Enjoyed thoroughly, a brilliant bunch of lads. "You slapped the devil in the face" as John Edmond once sang. the very few I did meet, I just regret that I did not have the honour of meeting allot more of the guys and showing my respect. Like all the Rhodesian forces you make a person so proud.
Full Name: Garyth George
Date: 24/06/10
Ex Member: No
Message: I am a former Brit soldierand would like to contact Eddie Phiri. He would recognise me and would want to contact.
If there is a way of contacting him please give him my email address. Or send me his address.
Many Thanks,
Gary George
Full Name: Steve Hynds
Date: 17th June, 2010
Ex Member: Yes
Message: I have to mention another incident involving Des Sinclair (Buffalo Bill)that occured at the George Hotel back in 1980. It was during the cease-fire and Mugabe's lot had free reign over the city.
Unbeknown to Des, Zanu PF Kangai and his bodyguard were paying a visit to the Gearge Hotel at the same time as Des ! Meanwhile 'nature called' and Des found himself standing shoulder to shoulder with the body guard at the 'trough'. Des took umbridge to this intrusion and hurled the bodyguard out into the foya, whereby he(bodyguard)pulled a gun on Des who promtly removed it.
I do not think that Des realised that the war was over and after much ado, the situation was resolved with both sides agreeing to call it quits and go their separate ways. Times have certainly changed !
Full Name: McC McCALLUM
Date: 16/06/10
Ex Member: No
Message: I was with 4th Battalion RR and then went selection with 1 (Rhodesian) SAS
Full Name: Louis Botha
Date: 25/5/2010
Ex Member: Yes
Message: Thank you . This link has brought back so many memories. Keep up the great work guys.
Greetings Louis (730373)
Full Name: Paul Marsh
Date: 24th May 2010
Ex Member: No
Message: Looking for my cousins DAVID and PETER MARSH...ex RLI and Selous Scouts...please let me know if anyone has news of their whereabouts.
Thanks
Full Name: Peter Humphreys
Date: 20/05/2010
Ex Member: No
Message: my late twin brother john was a scout.Looking through the photos i was suprised to see him in a few.As a ex RR vet i just want to say WELL DONE with this site. Long live all our memories.
Full Name: joseph lalrinawma
Date: 19/5/2010
Ex Member: No
Message: brave,tough and good soldiers.They have created and left behind a glorious innings in ci ops. As soldiers may their kind be never forgotten. Respect and salute to the SEALOUS SCOUTS personnel wherever they are.
Full Name: Federico Pavan
Date: 15/05/2010
Ex Member: No
Message: Honour to Selous Scouts!
Full Name: William von Rosenberg
Date: 4-28-2010
Ex Member: No
Message: Thanks for your service. Rhodesia forever!
Full Name: Liesl Kaschula
Date: 20.04.10
Ex Member: No
Message: No, I am not an ex-Scout, just proud to be a Rhodesian.
Full Name: BG Chris Condon NMSDF Ret.
Date: April 18, 2010
Ex Member: No
Message: I love the history. Great site.
Full Name: Desmond Paul Holdt
Date: 10/4/2010
Ex Member: Yes
Message: Hi, i am looking for any pictures or any stories about my father, Paul Hilton Hans Holdt. He passed away in 1996 and unfortunately i was too young to be told any of his war stories. Thank you!
Full Name: Rusty Robins
Date: 30/03/10
Ex Member: No
Message: What a wonderful man to entrust my husband's life too - and boy did I trust Uncle Ron to make sure Chris got home safe! Uncle Ron established basic ground rules for Scout wives that served us well, not realising how he empowered us with handling the SADF! ( do I hear BG seconding me?!)What a priviledge it is to say "I know Ron Reid -Daly"
Full Name: Des Sinclair
Date: 29 March 2010
Ex Member: No
Message: To the men of the Selous scouts;
- we were proud of the men who weren t afraid to fight or die for our freedom -
Hey o`lman I love you now as I did back then. I am and will always be proud of you.
Here s a site that would amaze you - a tribute to gallant men and a formidable unit. You re remembered by many. We all love and miss you so much. Take care of all who went before you
Forever in my heart Des your son
Full Name: Louis Beam
Date: 25 March 2010
Ex Member: No
Message: To the fine men of the Selous Scouts:
Your bravery and dedication to your mission will be remembered by those who pay you homage.
Louis Beam
Full Name: Tony Levy
Date: 3/03/2010
Ex Member: No
Message: Ex support platoon 1RR. Rank WO11
Great to see your comradeship still going.
Full Name: Marais Malan
Date: 12/02/2010
Ex Member: No
Message: An exeptional site displaying an exeptional unit.
I've just finished reading "Top Secret War" for the 2nd time and were just as amazed as the first time.
I hail from a military career in SADF's 32Bn and can relate well to the frustration of disbandment of a fine unit because of a lack of political willpower and bullshit!
I salute you!!!!!!!!!!
Full Name: Chris Whitehead
Date: January 19, 2010
Ex Member: No
Message: An exceptional way of memorializing the Selous Scouts, done with honour and class. As a Rhodesian too young to serve in the forces, but having lived through the war in the Mount Darwin farming area I want to thank all of you for what you did to protect and help our community and our country through a very rough time. In years to come people will look at what you did and not only marvel at your skills, but will seek to imitate what you achieved in a short space of time. I will include this website in the next Rhodesians Worldwide magazine.
Full Name: Joe Oppenheim
Date: 28/12/2009
Ex Member: No
Message: Hi to all ex Scouts and fans thereof.
I am a bit young to have known too much, but the stories of my late grandfather (Sen. Ass Comm. BSAP) and his friends and colleagues are incredible. It sounds like a wonderful time of friendship and adventure.
It would be fantastic to meet some of you and to hear the stories from the sources.
Keep well to all!
Joe
Full Name: Derrick Palterman
Date: 26/12/2009
Ex Member: Yes
Message: To add to Steve Hynds post about Des Sinclair. I was fortunate to bivvy with Des during selection course. I have fond memories of this man 20 years my senior who was as tough as nails but with a heart of gold. During selection we managed to sneak into the instructors rubbish dump and find some discarded food which Des took back to camp and turned out a meal that would make any restaurant proud. At the end of selection when we were doing the speed march Des s feet were so full of blood blisters that the blood was seeping through his shoes, when the instructors told him it was all over he had passed and could get into the landrover he refused and told them to bugger off, you are just trying to trick me to give up it took another kilometre of pleading before he finally acknowledged it was over. This was quite amazing considering he brought a suit along to selection expecting a formal interview!
RIP Des.
Full Name: Guy Russell
Date: 07/12/09
Ex Member: No
Message: Just a short note to express my respect and admiration for what the finest regiment in the Continent of Africa and indeed one of the finest units to have walked gods green earth , an example to us all of multiracial harmony and loyalty and of soldierly excelence.
Full Name: Brett R. Toppen
Date: 7 Dec. 20091
Ex Member: No
Message: I read a book called Red Zambezi while a teenager, and have always had an interest in Rhodesia, what a great website.
Full Name: Gary Nicholson
Date: 06/12/2009
Ex Member: No
Message: Did not have the privilege to serve in such a distinguished unit.
But did have the privilege as a child to run around the barracks and 2 Ind Company from 69 to
75.
Mother was the secretary to the OC 2 Ind Company and assisted with the Scouts,if my memory serves me right.
To all my good buddies that served in the Scouts, lost the lives and are still around today, may the Lord be with you at all times.
Cheers
Full Name: Purette van der Heever
Date: 1 December 2009
Ex Member: No
Message: I lived in Kariba and you guys would leave the barracks and not all would return, as small as I was I understood and there were many tears shed and many prayers prayed for your safe keeping. Thankx for all your bravery, you made sleeping at night so much safer. And sorry for all the trauma you guys had to go through, it must have been hell for you xxxxx
Full Name: Janine Kimber Morgan
Date: 3rd November 2009
Ex Member: No
Message: There is so much of my Countries history I do not know, thank you so much for your website, I still can not seem to get through it all! I salute you all!
Full Name: Steve Hynds
Date: 30th October,2009
Ex Member: Yes
Message: Des Sinclair (Buffalo Bill) An unforgetable character.
I recently came into contact with Des Sinclair (jnr) son of the late Des Sinclair (Buffalo Bill). This contact stirred up old memories about Des, and for those friends and enemies, alike, will remember a tough, weather-beaten, battle-scarred man with a heart of a lion ! He had more courage and daring than any person that I have ever had the privilage of knowing, yet had a very sympathetic and caring heart. If you were considered his friend, he would protect you with fierce passion and give you his last cent if need be. On the other hand, if you were his enemy, you simply headed for the hills or suffered the consequences ! The thugs of Bulawayo's streets may well remember him and justifiably so !
Des, I believe was the oldest recruit to pass selection. Through sheer determination and bloody-mindedness he passed and received the attention of 'Uncle Ron' and his nod of approval.
The senseless deaths of his friends Ted Mann, Bill Wixley and others were a constant reminder to Des and he never ever put their tragic passing to rest. He was a soldier who would give his life for you and would not expect anything in return.
Des, died in a car crash in 1993 and is survived by his wife and six of his eight children.
Full Name: Martin Caulkett
Date: 22/10/2009
Ex Member: No
Message: Great sight Well done look forward to more Photos
Full Name: BGen Gerald Locker
Date: Oct. 14, 2009
Ex Member: No
Message: To all the men of the Selous Scouts.
I wish to convey my congratulations for the first rate fighting spirit and the esprit de corp that your group demonstrated against any and all odds during your activation and as a Marine I salute you all.
"Semper Fidelis"
Gerald Locker
Full Name: Dave Ward
Date: October 4, 2009
Ex Member: No
Message: Really enjoyed visiting the site. Very well done.
Full Name: Ian Ekins-Bell
Date: 29-9-09
Ex Member: Yes
Message: Best wishes to all of you who served the home country,E-B
Full Name: Carl Henderson
Date: 09/13/2009
Ex Member: Yes
Message: Great website!I just found it today. Finally a website that has my photo.
After I left the S/Scouts (3 Group, Internal Recce Troop, The Heavies)I also learned to ride in the Horse Troop. I returned to the USA. Spent 27 years in Federal Law Enforcement (17 yrs with the U.S. Border Patrol and 5 years In the Fedral Air Marshals counter-terrorism program). I am retired now and serving as a missionary in the Philippines, Asia with my family.
Does anybody remember me still?
I was the tall-ish yank who could not grow a beard. I was a young guy back then. I left in March of 79. Wings number 63. I don't remember my selection course number anymore but I sure remember the selection course and even have a few scars to remember it with.
If anybody remembers me drop me a line. I was an operator with 3 troop (Matabele Troop) then with the new Internal Recce Troop. Was involved in externals with Recce Troop and operated with horses and the heavies on externals.
Full Name: Kay Ndo
Date: 11/09/09
Ex Member: No
Message: Thank you for making this website I think it is a brilliant site...
I have a strange request if any. I'm a young zimbabwean, living in the diaspora in london(born 1987), and i am an artist. My strongest work seems to be so far based in history, especially the history of southern africa... I went to falcon college, and had some great teachers who taught me a lot, but we never ever got to learn about recent history of how our nation was made (as in the last 60 years or so... never heard about UDI till upper 6). I am going through some preliminary planning stages of a potential dissertation project for my studies, and I am really liking the idea of possibly documenting the bush war/aspects of rhodesia and the birth of zimbabwe for two reasons. firstly for myself personally to learn more about where i come from, and what i come out of, but also i do feel that a lot of this history has been shoved out of sight by the world and the zim government once they lost interest in it. whether good or bad, this type of history needs to be shared for the generations of zimbabweans coming up, because it is their heritage regardless of their tribal/racial lines, because there are gems of wisdom in history. The outcome of this would be in the form of perhaps a book or a film (maybe feature film more likely documentary)... I wondered if I could ask anyone with information, or even better if you are an ex scout, if perhaps you would be willing to share your thoughts on things. Ideally it would be fantastic if we were able to meet up over the next year or so say, and have chats,etc. I can email more details if neccessary, but i hope this is taken the right way. I am genuinely seeking knowledge from those who saw it with their own eyes, to try and share it with those who don't know where they come from.
any help would be great.
thanks.
kay
Full Name: Brett Stephens
Date: 2/9/9
Ex Member: No
Message: I would just like to enquire when the newsletters are going to be posted.
I often get news from the Shamwari Club in Durban and yet do not have access to the newsletter directly. That it is advertised on you site - it would actually be great to see it.
Full Name: Fritz Muser
Date: August, 29, 2009
Ex Member: Yes
Message: The memories of being with the best, bring a tear to the eye
Thank you for a great site
Pamwe Chete, Hamba Gashle 'Nkos
Full Name: Jeff Furgerson
Date: 9 Aug 2009
Ex Member: No
Message: Great website, in this crazy world today, there are places that could use men of this caliber in the war on terror
Full Name: Standa Dousa
Date: 7.8.2009
Ex Member: No
Message: Respect for Selous Scouts regiment.
Full Name: Jay Leishman
Date: 4th August 2009
Ex Member: No
Message: Outstanding group of men. Best to all in the future.
Full Name: Ken Montgomery
Date: 4th August 2009
Ex Member: No
Message: My father was a member in the selous scouts, his name: John Kenneth Montgomery, he was from Scotland and worked in South Africa, his friend Malcolm Myers also was it it. Does anyone know these men?
Regards,
Ken
Full Name: Tathagata
Date: 01 Aug 2009
Ex Member: No
Message: Hats off to the best Anti terrorist force that the world has seen
Full Name: Derrick Palterman
Date: 1st August 2009
Ex Member: Yes
Message: Great to visit the site again. Just needed a bit of nostalgia!
Keep up the good work.
Full Name: Kevin Neil
Date: 28 July 2009
Ex Member: No
Message: I have always been a little envious that the Selous Scouts were able to conduct operations with much less political interference than other armies have deal with. An excellent unit who's operations should be studied by other elite units. A lot can be learned by doing so.
Full Name: Henry Crause
Date: 23rd July 2009
Ex Member: Yes
Message: been a long time but not forgotten,if you remember me drop a e-mail.went back to RLI after tracking course joined in 1976,cheers Henry
Full Name: Bradley Horn
Date: 20 July 2009
Ex Member: No
Message: Fantastic website! Little is known about what effort went into the war over there. I have some account from my folks who lived out there when first married. I have had the great fortune of being introduced to one of your ex serving members here in London. Thank you!
Bradley Horn
Full Name: Kevin Courtney Blythe-Wood
Date: 14/07/09
Ex Member: Yes
Message: Great photos,,,and i have heard some exciting stories from my father...amazing.
Full Name: tirivanhu katikiti
Date: 12 june2009
Ex Member: No
Message: Ex Air Force of Zimbabwe Flight Lieutenant who resigned in 2006 for greener pastures. I once worked with one of you guys back home. He was a Major when I last saw him at MTS BYO. Would love to stat in touch with the rael men. Keep up the good work you are doing. Cheers.
Full Name: bousquet
Date: 10 july 2009
Ex Member: No
Message: GREAT site maybe the best ever seen !
As a fanatic of Rhodesian (as well as SADF) militaria it's a fantastic source of information for me, I've a personal site dedicated to the Rhodesian Forces as well as 32nd Bat and SA recces, have a look! http://monsite.wanadoo.fr/rhodesia.recces
I'm looking for ALL about these unit and pay good price for good stuff !
I'm also looking for all information about Jean Michel DESBLE a French who was one of the 1st scouts, he was in the Transkei Army for a while then I think he moves in Mozambique, any information will be welcome, thank you for you help.
Best regards to all of you and God bless Rhodesia/Zimbabwe
Didier
Full Name: William Foaden
Date: 2009 July 8
Ex Member: No
Message: I love the website. Fascinating reading.
I was a Lt in the SADF (80's) but born in Zambia.
It rekindles a great sense of comaraderie.
May all the visitors to the site, start the brave fight again - on their knees. If you wanted to serve but couldn't, then fight on through prayer for a ravaged Zimbabwe. God bless all who have some common thread.
Full Name: Janine Kimber Garrod
Date: 23rd June 2009
Ex Member: No
Message: NOT only the Selous Scouts but you all sacrified so much for our beloved country - I shall always be indebted to you! GOD BLESS you ALL!
Full Name: Kestell Bezuidenhout
Date: 15 June 2009
Ex Member: Yes
Message: Congratulations and thank you, for an excellent site.
I was Intake 163 (Assault Group). Great to see familiar faces and all the memerios that are associated with these guys are SPECIAL TO ME.
It was an honour and a privilege to serve with you guys.
To all ex-members reading this; PAMWE CHETE and GOD BLESS
Bez
Full Name: Deborah L Woods nee Beck
Date: 15 June 2009
Ex Member: No
Message: What a site! What men, and what a country.
I loved it and so did my family. Lived through the days of the war, and had family members and friends in the SAS and Scouts. Sadly we moved to SA in the early 80's and lost my brother in the SADF. He so wanted to be a Scout. He was proud to be Rhodesian, and wanted to serve, but was too young at the time.
This site is a true tribute to all our brave men, who fought with out fear for our safety. I have the highest regard for you all.
Full Name: Marco R
Date: 20090608
Ex Member: No
Message: Though I do not have roots in Rhodesia, I have always been intrigued with its history, especially after working for a Private Security company in Iraq and Afghanistan, meeting former members of various organizations to include members from the South African Army and the Rhodesian African Rifles. These guys were a little older and served as advisers of sorts.
In Africa I brushed against a few more Rhodesians working for Algiz.
Great guys.
M-
Full Name: Andy Wait
Date: 08-06-2009
Ex Member: No
Message: Ex Royal Air Force and Territorial Army (5 Royal Anglian Regt). A fitting site for a renound Regiment, keep up the good work.
Full Name: bernard graham how
Date: 1june2009
Ex Member: Yes
Message: Hi to the few that where there good to se the familiar faces all the way back to T.C.U.
Full Name: Lynette Heystek (Bower)
Date: 29 May 09
Location: Johannesburg
Ex Member: No
Message: I spent time as a child living at Inkomo Barracks and have so many great memories. My father is Aubrey Bower and has recently passed away on 17 April 2009. His stories will be carried through from generation to generation. I am proud to say that my father served as a Scout and will always hold all that were a part of this unit in high regard.
God Bless to All
Full Name: Tim Kelleher
Date: 28/05/2009
Ex Member: No
Message: Thanks for the wonderful site - it has been an honour to view it.
I grew up in Rhodesia and although I am in South Africa now, Rhodesia is always "home". Thank you to the brave men who served, you were right and 'certain countries to the north of us' should be ashamed of themselves (not that they would ever admit to it - Jimmy Carter in the USA and the UK government).
My dad served in 2RAR and my uncle was a Scout (both Grey's and Selous) - special thanks to you gentlemen for bringing us up the way that you did and my hope and prayers are that I can make you as proud of me as I am of you.
Take care,
Full Name: Len Blasiol
Date: 22 May 2009
Ex Member: No
Message: I am a retired U.S. Marine and I hold the Scouts in the highest esteem.
Full Name: Marc Anderson
Date: 22/05/09
Ex Member: No
Message: My uncle Dave Scales is a member and my ol man was RLI...Schully is a family friend.
Nice memories guys....will try to send some pictures from Dave.
Regards,
Marcus
Full Name: Dirk Vermeulen
Date: 22 May 2009
Ex Member: No
Message: I came to Africa in 1979 and stayed for nearly 3 decades. Over the years, especially the early 80's I got to know a number of Scouts who settled in SA and joined the SADF. I met up with scouts who had stayed after "independence", and later in Mozambique there were a few. I got involved with Renamo later in life in Beira (the city still bearing the scars of the Scouts raid of the 70's, even today). Since 3 years I live in Antwerp. I miss Africa and the real men who made it liveable. If you know of any scouts living in Belgium or Holland or surrounding countries, I'd buy them a beer.
With respect to your regiment. Your names will live for evermore.
Greets,
Dirk Vermeulen
Full Name: Peter Bird
Date: 22 May
Ex Member: No
Message: All the best with the website and the future. You are a credit not only us ex: Rhodies, but to many others worldwide ...
Cheers, Peter
Depot RRR "B" Coy Intake #59 [May through September 1963]
Full Name: Julie Anne Edwards
Date: 15th may 2009
Ex Member: No
Message: Thank you for what you for did for Rhodesia and your fine and incredible bravery and dedication. The world needs more disciplined men like this. I have walked in my own simple way in memory, only leaving my footsteps traversing the Great Zamebzi Valley where you once roamed. Sia Bonga Baba. Here's to our great land that we all once knew as Rhodesia Godbless you all.
Full Name: Steve Hynds
Date: 14th May, 2009
Ex Member: Yes
Message: Well done to all those who participated in making this a great site. It somehow brings us all closer together as we have 'bomb-shelled' all over the world. It's good to see and check out familiar faces. I look forward to seeing the site develop as more material comes to hand.
Best regards from 'down-under'.
Full Name: Bradley, Lord helms
Date: 5-6-2009
Ex Member: No
Message: I just wanted to say I grew up reading about the Selous Scouts in Soldier of Fortune magazine the late '70s & early '80s & I try to read anything I can find your unit. You guys did some phenominal things for the time & the situation.
I joined the U.S. Marine Corps in '87 & was out in '92, but I wished I could have joined a unit like the Selous Scouts. Thank you for being an inspiration.
Full Name: Steve Watts
Date: 01.05.2009
Ex Member: No
Message: Ex SADF. Brothers in arms betrayed by 'progress'.
Full Name: SFC Gary Libano
Date: 26 april 2009
Ex Member: No
Message: None
Full Name: Ken Farnsworth
Date: 29.4.2009
Ex Member: No
Message: trying to get in touch with an old mate ALLAN MATTHYSEN who I think my have been a Scout?
Full Name: Jamie Richards
Date: 19/04/2009
Ex Member: No
Message: Great site, and i'd just like to say R.I.P to all those who have been killed, including my Grandad (Clive Mason). I wish i had known you but i have been told many great stories about you, i'm very proud of you.
Full Name: Stan Hannan
Date: 04/16/09
Ex Member: No
Message: I served as a Chaplain and knew many of these brave and wonderful men.I was at school with Andre Rabie and we were friends....at the going down of the sun..and in the morning...we shall remember!
Full Name: Noel Robey
Date: 3/04/09
Ex Member: Yes
Message: Interesting site, good to see some old comrades.
Will be an interesting site in future.
Best Regards to all,
Robes
Full Name: Derrick Palterman
Date: 19/03/2009
Ex Member: Yes
Message: Great site! keep it going.
Full Name: Troy A. Lettieri
Date: 19MAR09
Ex Member: No
Message: Hello!
This site is an amazing and truly a brilliantly constructed site with a ton of original photos. I hope the new Selous Scouts book has some of these photos and information. I am also honored to see my website on your links page and as soon as I return from Afghanistan you will surly receive a reciprocal link. Again I love the site and I am quite jealous of the effort that went into this tribute site. Great Job!
Cheers,
Troy A. Lettieri Dozer
Full Name: Shane Braun
Date: 17/03/2009
Ex Member: No
Message: great web site , hope the members will always be remembered as thet are the worlds best still.
Full Name: Kevin 'Spot' Ryan
Date: 12.03.09
Ex Member: Yes
Message: Interesting and informative site. Recognised some scary ouens here ! I served as a signaller with intake 163 and am looking forward to our 30 year reunion in July. Great bunch of blokes, Rhodesias finest and lifelong mukkas.
Thanks
Spot
Full Name: Gary Moorcroft
Date: 06/03/09
Ex Member: Yes
Message: Great site guys. Well done to everyone involved in its concept and ongoing development.At last a true professional site honouring an institution that will never be forgotten. Best of luck
Full Name: jacques
Date: 4/3/2009
Ex Member: No
Message: baie baie nice, het meeste van die boeke gelees oor die eenheid sal weer in loer.
Full Name: Bruce Cavelson
Date: 04.03.2009
Ex Member: No
Message: I started to admire and respect Selous Scouts in 1983. I was young leutnant in Brazilian Army. In that time I was transfered to Brazilian Federal Customs (Congonhas Airport) were I met in a quickly chat, two guys that were formers Selous. I was young and Selous policy and objectives fitted like a glove. Sounded dash and dare. Kind of do-or-die job.
By this time I'm still admiring Selous way of life and above it Rhodesia.
Best Regards: Cmdr. Cavelson
Black Hawk Aerial Security
Full Name: Chris Rennick
Date: 02.03,2009
Ex Member: Yes
Message: Great site guys.
Full Name: Shaun Paget
Date: 19/02/09
Ex Member: No
Message: the best guys ever i am a ex south african specop and i know whatit means to lose ones country you guys are a credit to the army
Full Name: Kevin Grant Hansen Hjul
Date: 18 Feb 2009
Ex Member: Yes
Message: Great to see your site flourish gents, glad you made contact with the Association and many of the real Ouens. We have a closed Facebook site for the guys and Association, search Facebook for Pamwe Chete.
Full Name: Pete Sutton
Date: 18/ 02/2009
Ex Member: Yes
Message: Fantastic Site. May the memories live for ever.The best and most cherished days of my life. (1973 - 1980)
God Bless You All. "PAMWE CHETE"
Full Name: Peter Ivor McNeilage
Date: 12/02/2009
Ex Member: Yes
Message: None
Full Name: SFC Gary libano
Date: 11/2/2009
Ex Member: No
Message: None
Full Name: Dave Hughes
Date: Feb. 11, 2009
Ex Member: No
Message: Fantastic site deserving of a great regiment - still have many memories of the time in Sep/Oct 1979 we got to play on the same field with the Selous Scouts during Op Miracle. Gert O'Neil died beside our vehicle 42(A) on the first day of the attack clearing the trenches and a very brave Selous Scout officer tended to him in the open as the battle raged around our vehicle...2nd day looking out through my gunners side periscope as Scout troopies lay prone on the bare rock hilside while 20mm cannon shells passed inches over their heads...3rd day the Freddie T54's came on the scene...chasing after them on the 4th day...the long trip back home on the 5th day at the end of the column watching the incredible fireworks display from the Freddie armoured brigade as they followed after us.
Pamwe Chete gentleman, Pamwe chete!
Full Name: Peter Garratt
Date: 7th February 2009
Ex Member: No
Message: Well done Marco and Craig on an excellent and most informative website. I look forward to seeing its progress over time.
Regards,
Peter
Webmaster & Owner of "Rhodesian Militaria."
Full Name: Michael "Bugs" Moran
Date: 5th February 2009
Ex Member: Yes
Message: I am glad to see this site exists and can portray the history of the finest Regiment that I had the honour to serve within.
Full Name: Robert Daniels
Date: 31st January 2009
Ex Member: No
Message: The memories of those days must never be forgotten and this website is a fitting tribute. Will never forget the day I discovered the Selous Scouts true role. Was tech on an air force Dak based at Buffalo Range. Landed at a remote strip to pick up an army unit and was a bit surprised that it appeared deserted. After landing we taxied along and I went back to the open door. Suddenly out of the bush appeared this group of ct's carrying AK's. I bolted back up to the cockpit to get my rifle shouting to the Captain Flt Lt Mike Russell that we were about to come under attack. Mike laughed and told me to go back and put the stairs out and then to find Jim Lafferty and invite him into the cockpit. Thank you one and all for what you did for Rhodesia. History has proved we were right.
Full Name: Jim Simpson
Date: 01-19-2009
Ex Member: No
Message: To All,
Great site and a great tribute to the most effective fighting force in modern history! I am an avid admirer of all you guys. With the daily revelations of Mugabe's rule, what you fought for is now even apparent to the dullest eyes. Shame on the West for letting it happen.
Full Name: David Catherine
Date: 16 January 2009
Ex Member: No
Message: Much respect to all the men who wore (and certainly earned) the osprey badge. I grew up in Bindura ('71-'82) and part of my cultural diet consisted of various stories and anecdotes from my father (BSAP) about the war, especially ones about the Selous Scouts and their remarkable stealth, even in entering the Rhodesian Forces bases/camps.
Again, much respect. And a great website; well-ordered layout compared to other sites dealing with this subject matter. I look forward to its future development.
Full Name: charlee Griffiths
Date: 15/01/09
Ex Member: Yes
Message: ("Attatched" founding Regimental Medical Officer) Very proud to have been so. It is a privelege to have been associated with the finest soldiers, under the most professional leadership, of the modern era. Please keep building the site, and Congratulations on it.
Best Regards Soldiers,
Doc.
Full Name: Mervyn. I .R. Upton
Date: 13th January 2009
Ex Member: Yes
Message: Congratulations on an excellent site.Andre Coetzer put it on to me so much appreciated.Great to see some familiar old faces once more.Brought back some great memories and also some sad, like the loss of my selection course bivey mate Richard "Chippy" Cook.Still very proud to have been a humble part of such a great unit.Good luck to you all in 2009.
Swerve.
78740 Tpr Upton M.I.R
Full Name: André Coetzer
Date: January 14th 2009
Ex Member: Yes
Message: Jim Schneeberger sent this to me with a question: was this your selection course? To my surprise it was!!!!!!It is the photo on the home page and I am second from the left. Never knew this photo even existed. Whoever has it if they could please send me a copy via e-mail, I would be most grateful.
Great site, keep expanding!!!!!!! Thanks to whoever initiated it.
All the best for the future
André
Full Name: John Dale Collett
Date: 14 January 2009
Ex Member: No
Message: To all those who fought for freedom, I SALUTE YOU ALL.
TRUE HEREOS IN EVERY SENSE OF THE WORD....
Full Name: Brian Gombart
Date: 9th January 2009
Ex Member: Yes
Message: It is so good to bring back the memories.
Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn them. At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them.
Full Name: Dick Warton
Date: 9.01.2009
Ex Member: Yes
Message: Great site guys. Best wishes to all.
Regards,
Dick Warton
Transport (TA)
1979/80
Full Name: Tim Bax
Date: January 9th, 09
Ex Member: Yes
Message: One of the best association websites I have seen.
Pamwe Chete to all my old comrades.
Full Name: John Cannon
Date: 09 January 2009
Ex Member: Yes
Message: Hi There,
The site certainly doe's have a professional touch and warrants exposure and assistance.
There is a lot of material floating around, evident from what the guy's have submitted for the new Selous Scout Book, shortly to be released.
I have material that spans from 1979 - 1984, that includes our service with 5 Recce and with Uncle Ron in the Transkei. I am happy to forward this on to you, should it be requied.
The nominal roll is short of information, e.g rank etc.
I can fill you in with some details, Hammond R S was a Warrant Officer Class 2 and myself a Staff Sergeant
Full Name: Pete Gombart
Date: 5 January 2009
Ex Member: Yes
Message: Didn't realise that there were that many pictures of the guys around,anyway it looks like an excellent site.
FullName: Tony Capleton
Date: 3 Jan 2009
Ex Member: No
Message: Great site ! I`m a big fan of the scouts.
Best Wishes
FullName: Jim Schneeberger
Date: 2nd January 2009
Ex Member: Yes
Message: I was sent this link by a friend and it appears to be an excellent site with a lot of work put in so far.
Perhaps ex members can provide you with additional material, what is the best way to do this?
Good luck in 2009.
Jim
Full Name: James Morgan
Date: Dec. 27, 2008
Ex Member: No
Message: Excellent site! This is well on its way to being the ultimate site for the Selous Scouts. The Selous Scouts were a part of history that should not be forgotten!
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