In Memory Of

PIRINGONDO, EDWARD NGWARAYI

Service Details
Age:
 27
Date of Birth:
 1952-08-24
Service No:
 781302
Rank:
 Lieutenant
Unit:
 4th Battalion
Regiment:
 Rhodesian African Rifles
Former Regiment:
 formerly Selous Scouts, 2 Troop
Date of Death:
 1980-02-14
Cause of Death:
 Died in Freak Accident, accidental detonation of explosives, at Salisbury
Commemoration
Cemetery:
 HARARE (WARREN HILLS) CEMETERY
Localitly:
 Harare (Salisbury)
Country:
 Zimbabwe
Additional Information
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.
ref. "Rhodesian African Rifles Roll of Honour" by Adrian Haggett and Gerry van Tonder.