Service Details
Name:
 PIRINGONDO
Given Name:
 EDWARD NGWARAYI
Initials:
 E N
Service No:
 781302
Rank:
 Lieutenant
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Regiment:
 Rhodesian African Rifles
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Unit:
 4th Battalion
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Former Regiment:
 formerly Selous Scouts, 2 Troop
Date of Death:
 1980-02-14
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Date of Birth:
 1952-08-24
Age:
 27
Cause of Death:
 Died in Freak Accident, accidental detonation of explosives, at Salisbury
Decorations:
 Silver Cross of Rhodesia (S C R)
Citations:
 Awarded while Sgt. 31 March 1978 - "He displayed initiative and bravery of the highest order. He personally accounted for 14 CT kills and 8 captures, including high ranking commanders". He was also recommended for Rhodesia's highest award, the Grand Cross of Valour.
Additional
Information:
ref. "Rhodesian African Rifles Roll of Honour" by Adrian Haggett and Gerry van Tonder.
Commemoration
Country:
 Zimbabwe
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Locality:
 Harare (Salisbury)
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Cemetery:
 HARARE (WARREN HILLS) CEMETERY
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