In Memory Of

RUNYOWA, SAYINO CHUMA

Service Details
Age:
 37
Date of Birth:
 -0001-11-30
Service No:
 640142
Rank:
 Warrant Officer Class II
Unit:
 1st Battalion
Regiment:
 Rhodesian African Rifles
Date of Death:
 1975-11-22
Cause of Death:
 Died of wounds, gun shot wounds, at Mfungo Hills, Nemangwe, Gokwe, Op Grapple
Commemoration
Cemetery:
 MANYEPA KRAAL, CHIEF SAI
Country:
 Zimbabwe
Additional Information
Sayino joined 1RAR in 1958, after which his ability and enthusiasm were reflected in his steady promotion through the ranks to his appointment as Platoon Warrant Officer in 1972. From 1973 to 1975 he acted as the Company Sergeant Major of JOC Mtoko. ref. "Rhodesian African Rifles Roll of Honour" by Adrian Haggett and Gerry van Tonder.