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Identity
Person No.
40212
Service No.
7322972
Last Name
First Name
Silas
Initials
S
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
24
Military Service
Rank
District Security Assistant
Secondary Unit
attd. Machine Gun Corps (Infantry)
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause of Death
Killed in action, in a contact
Additional Information
Notes

ref. "Rhodesian Roll of Honour" by P. Geldenhuys (Roll compiled by Dr. J. R. T. Wood). Amendments from "Rhodesian Combined Forces Roll of Honour 1966-1981", by Adrian Haggett and Gerry van Tonder.

Citation

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.

External Source
Unknown
South African War Graves Project

southafricawargraves.org — record #40212