In Memory Of

MAKUWA, JAMES

Service Details
Age:
 26
Date of Birth:
 -0001-11-30
Service No:
 644759
Rank:
 Corporal
Unit:
 1st Battalion
Unit 2:
 "A" Coy.
Regiment:
 Rhodesian African Rifles
Former Regiment:
 1 Platoon
Date of Death:
 1976-05-09
Cause of Death:
 Killed in action, in an ambush on his vehicle. A 60mm mortar exploded next to him, resulting in massive haemorrhaging at Uzamba, Mrewa, Op Hurricane
Commemoration
Cemetery:
 UNKNOWN CEMETERY
Country:
 Zimbabwe
Additional Information
Decorations:
 Bronze Cross of Rhodesia (Posthumous)
Citations:
 Awarded 25 March 1977 - "Success in a fire force action in April 1976 was attributed to his initiative, personal courage and leadership qualities"
Prior to his death he had been put forward for promotion to Acting Sergeant, a position he would have assumed on 01 June. After completing his training in 1971, James joined A Company, where as a keen athlete he proved to be a cheerful and popular member. ref. "Rhodesian African Rifles Roll of Honour" by Adrian Haggett and Gerry van Tonder.