P - Papa

Packer, Bob  - London, United Kingdom  26 July 2003
Force Number: 8214 - D/Section Officer
Date of Attestation: 4 March 1969
Date of Discharge: 4 March 1979
Membership: United Kingdom
E-mail: Redundant - Update Here
Telephone: 079 6876 9067
Mzilikazi, Traffic, Highway patrol, Information Room, Crime prevention unit, Sub Aqua, PATU, Support Unit & CID.
5 October 2008

Padget, Edward - Eastbourne, UK
Force Number: 5783 - Inspector
Attestation: November 1957- Squad: 11/57
Discharge: April 1982
Membership: Matabeleland
E-Mail:

Telephone: 01323 504955
Returned to England at the end of October 2007. Following a long illness and recuperation. Now fit and well again and looking forward to meeting old pals of the BSAP.

Parker, Jim - Rustenburg, South Africa
Force Number: 8091 - Section Officer - RGSM
Attestation Date: 2 June 1968 - Squad: 9/1968
Date of Discharge: 1 December 1973
Branch Membership: Transvaal
E-Mail:
Telephone: 0836496774
Posted to Chiredzi after depot and display team of 1969. Married and moved to Fort Victoria in August 1970. Transferred to Mashaba and promoted to Section Officer. Left Force late 1973 to run family sugar farm in Chiredzi. Immediately appointed as RSO in 'A' Reserve 1973-77. In may 1977 transferred to SB as a Reserve Dective Section Officer as a Special Branch Liaison Officer attached to the Selous Scouts. At present the GM of Monate Fresh (Pty) Ltd who consult on agricultural projests in RSA, Gabon, Zambia and the DRC.

Parr, Michael - Manchester, UK
Force Number: 5642 - Constable - British Empire Medal 1981
Attestation Date:  February 1957 - Squad: 2/57
Date of Discharge: 1962
E-Mail:
Telephone: 0161 439 7658
Can not remember the exact date of joining or discharge - sorry it was a long time ago. My squad was 2/57
5 October 2008

Parrington, Dave  - Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
Regimental Number: 9699 - Patrol Officer - RGSM
Date of Attestation: January 1975
Date of Discharge: July 1978
Email:
Telephone: H.865 692 3932 W 865 974 8102 Fax: 865 974 1287

I initially signed on for NS in January 75 with postings to SGU, Harare and Waterfalls then left the force once completing my year,afterwhich I decided to re-enlisted as a regular in July 76 after a couple of monthes of continious call up in Chirundu which was a lot of fun. From July 76 through July 78 I spent 2 great years in Salisbury Central Control Room 2 relief.Since then I have been living in the States. 1978-1990 in Houston Tx. and since then in Knoxville. Tn. where I am the Head Diving Coach at the University of Tennessee.I travel both the USA and world extensively and visit Zimb every couple of years. During my last visit in May 2001 I had the privilege of going by depot to see the BSAP museum which brought back many great memories.

Parry-Jones, Hywel - Horley, United Kingdom (See Also Parry Jones) 
Force Number: 6609 - Superintendent - RGSM, PLSM, ZIM
Date of Attestation: 12 February 1962 - Squad: 2/62
Date of Discharge: 19 July 1981
Branch Membership: United Kingdom
E-Mail:
Telephone: 01293781192

Parsonage, David - Peterborough, United Kingdom
Force Number: 22957c - RGSM
Date of Attestation: January 1974
Discharge Date: May 1979
E-mail:
After basic training at Morris Depot serve on North East border Mount Darwin Rusambo. Served 3 1/2 yrs PATU and A Reserve stationed at Wankie and throughtout Matabeleland. From Kazangula, Plumtree, Lupane, Binga,Pandamtenga, Zib and Vic falls. Wonderful.

Patton, James - George West, Texas, USA
Force Number: 9656 - Section Officer - RGSM
Attestation Date: 25 June 1976 - Squad: N/A
Date of Discharge: 29 December 1977
Association Branch Membership: UK
E-mail:
Telephone: 361-449-2696
All my short time in the force (18 months) spent as Weapons Instructor with PATU Sby.Prov.,PATU Mash.Prove., and Support Unit. also trained Police Reserve on Hard Square. This short time with the BSAP was the best time I ever served in my 40 + years of Military Service around the world.

Paul, Stew - Birmingham, United Kingdom
Force Number: 7863 - Patrol Officer - RGSM
Attestation Date: 12 December 1967 - Squad: 8/67
Date of Discharge: 12 December 1970
E-Mail:
Telephone: 01675 467142 - Fax: 01675 467142
Served Matobo, Mphoengs, Mayobodo, Tjolotjo. Travelled well now settled at Maxstoke Park Golf Club, Coleshill, Birmingham where my partner is the stewardess. Employed as a surveyor in construction. Freetime - keeping reasonably fit, riding my new Triumph Bonneville Scrambler and the odd beer!! Mike Woods get in touch, your e-mail address is u/s

Pearson, John Stephen - Johannesburg, South Africa
Force Number: 8239 - D/Inspector - RGSM
Attestation Date: 16 April 1969 - Squad: 4/69
Discharge Date: 22 June 1982
Branch Membership: Transvaal
E-mail: Redundant - Update Here
Telephone: +27112679013 - Fax: +27114635920
Depot/Salisbury Information Room/Waterfalls/Malborough/CID Bulawayo - Drugs-Housebreaking-Homicide-Sabotage. Transferred to CID Sinoia retired 1982. Joined leading Insurance Loss Adjusting Company Dennis Cook in Johannesburg. Gained Director status. Company has had several name changes over the years, now trading as Crawford. Currently hold position of National Operations Manager. Have specialised in the handling of crime related Insurance claims, on Diamonds/Gold/Jewellery and Fine Art as well as Security Surveys. Operate throughout Africa. Married to Penny ex Salisbury/now recognised Artist with Watercolour Society of SA and have two children Jody who is PRO for Alexander Forbes Group and Richard who was ex professional rugby player at London Wasps/Premier side now working with me at Crawford.

Penfold, Chesney - Goulburn, Australia
Force Number: 7873 - Patrol Officer
Attestation: 9 January 1968- Squad: 7873
Discharge: 9 January 1971
Membership: NSW E-mail: Redundant - Update Here

Telephone: 48222127
Living in Goulburn working as a senior psychologist with the community mental health team (crisis team)
13 January 2008

Penman, Dave  - Plymouth, United Kingdom 6 September 2003
Force Number: 9640 - Section Officer - RGSM, ZIM
Attestation Date: 29th May, 1976 - Squad: 5/76
Discharge: 29th January, 1981
Branch Membership:United Kingdom
E-mail:
After period of National Service in the Rhodesian Army joined the Force in May 1976 with Squad 5/76. Served at Centenary, Mzarabani and finishing off in Banket. Left Zimbabwe in Feb 1982 and came to the United Kingdom where I joined the Devon and Cornwall Constabulary and am still currently serving in Plymouth.

Penning, Peter - Bratton Clovelly, Devon, United Kingdom
Force Number: 5406 - Sergeant
Date of Attestation: November 1955
Date of Discharge: December 1961
Branch Membership: United Kingdom
E-mail: Redundant - Update Here
Attested November 1955. Served in District Branch, Fort Victoria, Nuanetsi, Bikita. Transfered to CID served Bulawayo and then Gwelo. Took discharge as D/Sgt.

Penny, Doug - Yuba City, California, USA
Force Number: 10117 - Patrol Officer - RGSM, ZIM
Date of Attestation Date: 4 July 1977 - - Squad: 8/77
Date of Date of Discharge: 31 December 1981
E-Mail:

Perkins, Derek - Buderim, Queensland, Australia
Force Number: 10552 - Section Officer - RGSM; ZIM
Attestation Date: 10 March 1978 - Squad: 7/1978
Date of Discharge: 31 December 1981
Branch Membership: Queensland
E-mail:
Telephone: +61 7 54771498
Bulawayo Central, Queenspark (The Rangers), Police Dog Training School, Matpov Dog Section.  Married to Odette; 3 children in Aus:- David 21, Jessica 9 and Bevan 8.  GM Sales OUTsurance Australia.
8 December 2007

Petch, David “Dave” - Portishead, United Kingdom
Regimental Number: 6796 - S/Patrol Officer
Attestation Date: 18 November 1962- Squad: 12/62
Date of Discharge: 15 November 1965
E-Mail:
Telephone: 07889784677

Phillips, Peter - Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom
Force Number : 6905
Date of Attestation : 14 March 63
Date of Discharge : 04 June 1973
Membership - United Kingdom - Chairman
E-Mail:
Telephone 01442 244919 Fax 01442 250492
Did my 10 entirely in the Districts - Manicaland (Penhalonga, Umtali Rural, Chipinga, Rusape, Headland) and Victoria (i/c Zaka)from whence I left to return to United Kingdom. Married to Bim - Nurse ex-FortVic.Chipinga, Shabani. Work in "Financial Services" and looking forward to retirement. Would love to make contact with 6758 Timothy Frank MASLIN and 6898 Robin Clive BIRCH.

Pilbrough, Ron  - Christchurch, New Zealand 17 January 2002
Force Number: 4757 - A/Commissioner PLSM & Bar, PMM, RGSM
Date of Attestation: 02 July 1951 - Squad: 7/1951
Discharge: 31 July 1977
Branch Membership:New Zealand
E-Mail:
Telephone: 64 3 3770106 - Fax: 64 3 3796014
Served 16 yrs in Bulawayo,Central and then Traffic and Enquiry Section. Was 1/c Traffic when new Branch formed in 1961. Served stints at Wha Wha and VBila Salazar. Posted to PGHQ (T&T) in 1967, Commissioned 1968 and served in Mashonaland Province as Border Control and OC Suburban. Posted to Wankie as OC District 1973, then Umtali as Ascomm Prov in 1976. Retired July 77 and emigrated to New Zealand. Employed by Ministry of Civil Defence in 1978 and promoted to Commissioner, CD for the South Island in 1985. Retired in 1978. Live in Christchurch with my wife Carol

Pillans, David - Pretoria, South Africa
Force Number: 10532 - Section Officer - RGSM, ZIM
Attestation Date: 1978 - Squad: 9/78
Date of Discharge: Dec 1980
E-mail: Redundant - Update Here
Telephone: +27 12 333 1789
Now involved in satellites, looking after Southern and East Africa, needless to say lots of travel! Married with two children; Mathew 13 and Caley 11. Brother Guy (ex SB Maranke, Umtali) stays in our garden flat.

Pike, Richard - Birmingham, United Kingdom 30 March 2003
Force Number: 8745 - D/Patrol Officer - RGSM
Date of Attestation: 27 January, 1972
Date of Discharge: May, 1978
E-mail:

Pollitt, Andrew Gerald Paton   - Hope Valley (Adelaide), South Australia
Force Number : 8237
Date of Attestation : 1969
Date of Discharge : 1982
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Poultney, Dave  - Humbie, Scotland
Force Number : 8107
Date of Attestation : 15 October 1968
Date of Discharge : 9 September 1981
Membership -
E-mail: Redundant - Update Here
Telephone 0187-583-3207 Fax 0187-583-3207
After passing out I served at the following places in this order : Salisbury Central Charge Office, Goromonzi, Banket, Kanyemba, Sipolilo, Support Unit, Karoi, Depot Provost, PGHQ and finally Salisbury Provincial HQ. Took early retirement as part of the Lancaster House Agreement. I do not have e-mail but may be contacted at Cottage 1 Hattonhill, Humbie, East Lothian, Scotland EH36 5P8. Look forward to hearing from anyone who remembers me.

Powell-Rees, Llewellyn - Johannesburg, South Africa
Force Number: C346, 7179 - Patrol Officer
Attestation Date: 1 November 1964 - Squad: 7/1964
Date of Discharge: 29 April 1968
E-Mail:
Telephone: +27 (0)11 675 2928 - Fax: +27 (0)866 909 278

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As a Cadet served at Info Room, Mzilikazi, and Mpilo Hospital, As P/O served at Enkeldoorn and then in Traffic Branch in Saisbury. Looking to find whereabouts of P/O Brian Edwards, P/O Ted Spenser, S/O Dave Kilshaw, W/P/O Helen Pronk.
12 July 2008

Preller, Robert - Trondheim, Norway
Force Number : 7245
Date of Attestation : January 1965 - Squad: 1/1965
Date of Discharge : May 1969
E-mail: Redundant - Update Here
Squad 1/65. Stationed Kariba, Salazar, Mashaba, Fort Vic (district). Have lived in Norway since 1976, married to Marit for 25 years and have two sons Christian (23) and Carl Robert (19). Employed as a systems analyst and have worked in the computer industry since 1975.

Prest, Gary - Somerset West, South Africa
Force Number : 10318
Date of Attestation : 5 January 1978
Date of Discharge : 4 January 1980
E-mail: Redundant - Update Here
Telephone 021 851 3392 Fax c/o 021 852 1357
Stationed at Filabuzi and Sun Yet Sen. Been in RSA since leaving force. Studied at Pmb (Chemistry) and been in the plastics/materials field since.

Pretorious, Ben - Pietrmaritzburg, South Africa
Force Number: 7552 - D/Inspector - RGSM NISBronze
Attestation Date: March 1966 - Squad: 2/1966
Date of Discharge: November 1979
Branch Membership:Natal South Africa
E-mail:
Telephone: 033-3473156
After leaving Rhodesia on 28 December 1979, proceeded to South Africa where I joined the National Intelligence Servive (ex BOSS).Have since retired. Would like to hear from squad and force mates. Was stationed at Umtali Rusape Chipinga Salisbury and Kariba.

Pretorious, Dennis - Mwanza, Tanzania
Force Number: 8380 - Section Officer - RGSM
Attestation Date: 1 January 1970 - Squad: 11/69
Discharge Date: March 1980
E-mail:
Telephone: 0025528 744720262 - Fax: 0025528 252727
Intend immigrating to United Kingdom by end of 2006.

Price, Terry - Johannesburg, South Africa 
Regimental Number: 8771 - Inspector
Date of Attestation: February 1972 - Squad: 2/1972
Date of Discharge: March 1983
Branch Membership: Transvaal
E-mail: Redundant - Update Here

Prince, Alan - Sydney, Australia
Force Number : C235 / 7028
Date of Attestation : November 1961 Cdt
Date of Discharge : November 1968
E-Mail:
Telephone 02 9754 1464 Fax 02 9729 0425
Joined Nov 1961 and served a a cadet for 23 months in Mashonaland Records, Urban Records - with Const Hamley, then was the envy of the Cadets working with the WP.s in enquiry section, then Traffic (learned what life was all about under Neville (evil) Eva ) then S'Land, Salisbury Park then Mabelreign (one sugar for the pot ) then lived in Depot for a while after turning 18 working at PGHQ (records) waiting with 7027 Keith Rae for a recruit squad to be formed then for the second time had Barry Naylon as instructor ( I was the recruit who caused the DCI to charge into that Hawthorne Bush on that big grey of his and lived to tell the tale ) on finally getting out of Depot was-posted to Matabeleland and to District Police at Tjolotjo, Essexvale then to Chirundu and then finally managed to make it back to Salisbury and Hatfield. On leaving in Nov 1968 went to London (Eng) and worked at Kings Investigation Bureau in Chancery Lane for three years then immigrated to Sydney Australia. Married with three children and have built up a Company known as Coolpak manufacturing and marketing Popcorn Products in the Eastern States. Happy and keen to hear from any Ex BSAP.

Prince, Linda (nee Braithwaite) - Weltevreden Park, Roodepoort, South Africa
Force Number: WP514 - W/Section Officer
Attestation Date: 5 February 1979 - Squad: 2/79
Date of Discharge: 5 July 1982
E-Mail:
Telephone: +27825652410
Was posted to Salisbury Central, Traffic investigations, then to Traffic enforcements.  Helped out as typing instructor in depot for a few months, CID homicide for 6 months and back to traffic enforcements. Married a South African, Shaun, and have two wonderful sons, Matthew (19) and Christopher (17).  Been working at Mayo Clinic for 18 years now as a medical typist.  Would love to hear from old friends.
26 April 2008  

Pringle, Kevin - Finchampstead,Wokingham, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Force Number: 8226 - Section Officer - RGSM, ZIM
Attestation Date: April 1969 - Squad: 4/1969
Date of Discharge: June 1980
Membership: U K
E-Mail:
Now with NHS-South Central Ambulance Service- Emergency Operational Centre (Berkshire Division).
20 September 2008

Prinsloo, A.D. (Dave) - Deal, Kent, United Kingdom  22 February 2003
Force Number: 9911 - Section Officer - RGSM, ZIM
Date of Attestation: 25 January 1977 - Squad: 2/77
Date of Discharge: 21 February 1985
E-mail: Redundant - Update Here
Telephone: +44 1304 369916
Posted to Fort Vic Central July 1977, did some time in the Low Veld (Maranda & Nuanetsi) transferred to Signals, Radio Lab at Cranborne, Harare (Salisbury) in 1981.

Proud, Christopher - Toowoomba, Australia
Force Number: 6793 - Patrol Officer
Attestation Date: 8 November 1962 - Squad: 12/1962
Discharge Date: 31 May 1965
E-mail:
Matabeleland Province: postings, Bulawayo Central, Western Commonage, Biet Bridge and Fillabusi.

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Q - Quebec

Quick, Geoff - Edington, UK
Force Number: 6681 - D/Chief Inspector - PLSM, RGSM, ZIM
Attestation Date: 14.5.1962 - Squad: 6/1962
Date of Date of Discharge: 14 May1980
Branch Membership:UK
E-mail:
Telephone: 01278 - 722095
Seeking contact with anybody interested in the history of the BSA.Police No.1 (Bechuanaland) Division which existed from 1897 - 1903

Quickfall, Pat  - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Force Number: 7328 - Patrol Officer - RGSM
Date of Attestation: 13 April 1965 - Squad: 04/1965
Discharge: 30 September 1969
Branch Membership:United Kingdom
E-Mail:
Telephone: 01908 560482
Served at Marandellas,Kariba & Beatrice.Founder member of the Jam Jar Inn at Kariba along with Messrs Bullmore, Pugsley, John, Preller, Shelley, Seaward, Carver, Paine, McBride, Harvey,  Saul, Lebish and Sandy Sanderson.

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Rademeyer, Maureen see Cunningham

Radford, John  - Pretoria, South Africa
Force Number : 6078/7222
Date of Attestation : 1 October 1959 & 3 January 1965
Date of Discharge : 26 October 1963 & 3 January 68
E-Mail:
Telephone 012-718 7636 Fax 012-718 7273
After Depot did Remounts and Queen Mother's escort, then Beitbridge and Bulawayo. Rejoined in Salisbury, Info Room, then Salisbury Prov Dog Section.

Rainsford, Moira - Francistown, Botswana
Force Number: 235 - RGSM
Attestation Date: 27 November 1973 - Squad: 1/74
Date of Discharge: 20 December 1975
Membership: Botswana
E-Mail:
Telephone: 00 267 74 114701
27 October 2007

Ray, Dick - Ross on Wye, United Kingdom 30 March 2003
Force Number: 5075 - C/Superintendent - PLSM, RGSM
Date of Attestation: 6 June 1953 - Squad: 4/53
Date of Discharge: 12 December 1977
Branch Membership:United Kingdom
E-mail:
Editor, United Kingdom Outpost. Retired, living at Goodrich near Ross on Wye, Herefordshire.

Reader, Norman  - Comox, British Columbia, Canada
Force Number : 7304
Date of Attestation : 16 March 1965
Date of Discharge : December 1970
Membership - United Kingdom
E-Mail:
Telephone (604)339 7100 Fax (604)339 7165
I was born and raised in East Africa, Uganda & Kenya and when kicked out of that area went to England. I couldn't stand it there and so attested in the Force. I was stationed in Matabeleland in Bulawayo at West Comm, moved to Traffic, from there to Wankie and on the River at Sibankwazi and from there back to Bulawayo at Hillside. Get your memories in gear and remember funny stories, interesting cases, serious anecdotes -- anything and email them to me so I can collate them for a book.
Look forward to hearing from you.

Redmond, Paddy - Bedford, UK
Force Number: 8543 - Inspector
Attestation Date: 31st December 1970 - Squad: 1/71
E-mail:
In Bedfordshire Police - Civilian Staff - Financial Investigator

Reeler, Mike - Cape Town, South Africa
Force Number : 8299
Date of Attestation : 6 August 1969
Date of Discharge : 6 August 1980
Membership - Western Cape (RSA) 
E-Mail:

Rees, Lincoln - Gosford NSW, Australia
Force Number : 10444
Date of Attestation : February 1978 - Squad: 5/1978
Date of Discharge : May 1980
E-Mail:
Telephone 02-49720195
Keen to contact anyone from squads 5/6 1978. Have misplaced passout photo and would love copy. Also keen to contact anyone who remembers me. My father, Jerry, BSAP tennis and golf champion for many years would also be interested in hearing from old mates. Contact at same address.

Reitz, Neil - Nova Gorica, Slovenia
Force Number : 9502
Date of Attestation : 9 December 1975
Date of Discharge : 03 May 1982
E-Mail:
Stationed at Bulawayo Central, Gwanda and then Police Mounted Troop. Later transferred to the Support Unit and Police Special Tactics Troop where I remained prior to my discharge from the Force. Would like to contact old Force friends.

Restorick, Graeme - Cairo, Egypt
Force Number : C904/9573
Date of Attestation : January 1976
Date of Discharge : January 1981
Membership - United Kingdom
E-mail: Redundant - Update Here
Telephone 202 291 8182 Fax
Served PEC Salisbury, SB Bulawayo/Beitbridge, then back to PEC 1 Relief. Left BSAP and landed up in CIO where I served in Harare, Red Bricks and Bulawayo. Left Zims in 1987 and worked in the airline security at Heathrow and Gatwick, United Kingdom. Am now Area Security Manager for Transworld Airlines in the Middle East. Nickname was "JUGS".

Reynolds, Adrian - Colchester, United Kingdom
Force Number : 4841 - Constable
Date of Attestation : 28 January 1952 - Squad: 1/55
Date of Discharge : 27 Januanry 1955
E-Mail:
Telephone 01206 513424
Returned to UK 1955 and served three years in the Special Investigation Branch, Corps of Royal Military Police. Then joined Northern Rhodesia Police in 1958 where served in Special Branch. Continued in Zambia police, after Independence, retiring in July, 1966 with rank of Assistant Superintendent.

Rich, Ron - Queenstown, South Africa
Date of Discharge : 1980
E-mail: Redundant - Update Here
Telephone 0451 2796/6209 Fax 0401 91634
My Father, Ron Rich, was a member of the BSAP Reserve in Umtali and in Gwelo between the late 60's and the early 80's. He would love to hear from old friends and members of the Reserve who served with him during this time. I you know my Father or served with him, I am sure he would be greatful to hear from you.

Richardson, Peter - Auckland, New Zealand
Force Number: 9212 - Section Officer - RGSM
Attestation Date: May 1974- Squad: 4/74
Date of Discharge: May 1980
E-mail: Redundant - Update Here
Service in BSAP Rhodesia. Now living in New Zealand

Rickson, Jeremy - Ludlow, UK
Force Number: 7612 - D/Inspector - RGSM
Attestation Date: 3rd july 1966 - Squad: 5/66
Date of Discharge: july 1978
E-mail:
Telephone: 01588640144

Roberts, David "Taffy" - Cape Town, South Africa
Force Number: 7389 - D/Patrol Officer - RGSM
Date of Attestation:18 July 1965
Date of Discharge: 21 September 1970
E-mail:
Come to United Kingdom regularly

Roberts, David - Adelaide, Australia
Force Number: 9732 - Patrol Officer
Attestation Date: Sept 1976
Date of Discharge: Sept 1979
E-mail:
After basic training I tranferred to Southerton. Joined SIS and finished off at Avondale.
20 September 2008

Roberts, Sinclair - Anaheim, CA, USA
Force Number : 110700
Date of Attestation : 18 December 1978 - Squad: 14/1978
Date of Discharge : 22 December 1982
E-mail: Redundant - Update Here
Telephone (714) 952-8580 Fax (714) 952-8580
Would like to establish contact with anyone who remembers me especially squad 14/78. I worked at Waterfalls, CID car theft section, Traffic Central Harare and Law and Police Instructional Branch at Morris Depot.

Robertson, Michael Ian "Robbie" - Concession, Zimbabwe
Force Number: 8163 - Inspector - RGSM, ZIM, XYSM
Date of Attestation:12 January 1969
Date of Discharge: 15 October 1982
Branch Membership:CENTRAL
E-mail:
Telephone: 07562371
I joined the BSAP as a cadet originally (C529) in January 1968 and attested as a P/O the following Jan. Posted to district police stationed mainly in the Midland before moving to Mash Prov. Resigned inn 1982 stationed at Marondera. Since leaving the Police have been managing a farming company in Concession.

Robinson, Kerr  - Johannesburg, South Africa
Force Number: 9078 - Patrol Officer - RGSM
Date of Attestation: 17 December 1973
Date of Discharge: June 1977
Branch Membership:Gauteng
E-Mail:
Telephone: (011) 768 2693

Robinson, Kim - Bexhill, UK
Force Number: 9581
Attestation Date: 1 March 1976 - Squad: 3/76 - Patrol Officer - RGSM
Date of Discharge: 31 March 1979
E-mail:
I was at Bulawayo Central and then on to Traffic Patrol Section and then on to Traffic Accident Section in Bulawayo with the usual part Time PATU and Riot Squad
29 September 2007

Robinson, Lee - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Force Number: 9721 - Patrol Officer - RGSM
Date of Attestation: August 1976
Date of Discharge: August 1979
Branch Membership:United Kingdom
E-mail:
Telephone: 00441908561461
Served at Mabelreign and Salisbury GCSB.

Robinson, Nik - Darwin, Australia
Force Number: 901948 - NS Patrol Officer
Attestation Date: July 1976
Date of Discharge: January 1978
E-mail: Redundant - Update Here
Was national service,Midlands,Gokwe then Special Investigation Section and PATU.Odds are very slim but would dearly like to hear from anyone who may remember me. Emmigrated to Darwin Northern Territory Aussie in 1980,and work in the Crocodile Industry. Still suffer homesickness and happened on these Websites which certainly give you a boost.

Roffey Maurice E.
Force Number: 4623 - Inspector - PLSM
Attestation Date: 11 May 1950 - Squad 6/1950
Date of Discharge: 31 July 1972
E-mail:
Gwelo Town. & Rural, Umvuma (with PK at end of garden) Silobela(new) Inyanga. Sinoia. Banket. Norton. 10 years with Rio Tinto then return to the UK for 19 years . Finally to New Zealand to be near the family.

Rose Innes, Bruce - East London, South Africa
Force Number: 8632 - Patrol Officer - RGSM
Attestation Date: 27 April 1971 - Squad: 5/71
Date of Discharge: 30 April 1974
E-mail:
Telephone: 0436434139 - Fax: 0436423060

Rosser, Cliff - Pietersburg,Limpopo Prov , South Africa
Force Number: 7111 - Inspector - RGSM
Attestation Date:6th June 1964 - Squad: 4/64
Date of Discharge: 30th March 1979
Branch Membership:Transvaal
E-mail: Redundant - Update Here
Telephone: 0828011487
Attested 6th June 1964 on leaving Morris Depot saw Service in Matabeleland, at stations, Inyati, Mphoengs, Mayoboda, Essexvale, Nyamandhlovu, Wankie, Panda-Matenga, Sibankwazie, Bulawayo Charge Office & Information room as well as Hillside, i/c Lupane, O'Master Victoria Province.Was also Section Leader PATU White Group under Mike Tasker Bulawayo. On leaving Force became an Environmental Officer Law Enforcement Transvaal and now known as Limpopo Province.Would be glad to hear from any members who were stationed with me at any of the above mentioned stations.

Rossiter, Peter Lewis   - Messina, Republic Of South Africa
Force Number : 10373
Date of Attestation : January 1978
Date of Discharge : January 1981
E-mail: Redundant - Update Here

Rowen, Henry ( Ted ) - Capetown , South Africa
Force Number: 5467 - Inspector - RGSM
Attestation Date: 15th April l956 - Squad: 4/56
Date of Discharge: April l971
Association Membership: W Cape
E-mail:
Telephone: 027 (0)21 9753106 - Fax: 5467
Sby Town - Enq section - traffic accidents - CID attchment - AP Reserve - Railway Police - Rhodesville - Hatfield; Q Rep Mash etc

Rowles, Ian - Southampton, United Kingdom
Force Number: 9550 - Patrol Officer - RGSM
Date of Attestation: 2/1/76 - Squad:1/76
Date of Discharge: 31/7/79
E-Mail:
Telephone: 02360679547
Ex Rhodesian Army, had some great fun while stationed at West Comm, (5 months), then joined Support Unit and did my training with Allman Powers, any of you guys remember him? Even his dog was called sir! Left in 79 and joined Parks & Wildlife at Main Camp, Wankie. Circumstances forced me to leave and since then have been in SA, United Kingdom, Greece & United Kingdom again, mostly as a warship building consultant! I recognise a few names on this site and will certainly be in contact. Niel Reitz, after all that biltong I gave you at Main Camp you owe me a beer!

Rowley, Mike  - Harare, Zimbabwe
Force Number: 8021 - Superintendent - RGSM, ZIM, PLSM
Date of Attestation:29 June 1968
Date of Discharge: 3 May 1983
Branch Membership:Mashonaland
E-mail:
Telephone: +263-4-300770 - Fax: +263-4-300770
Served at Chipinge (1969-70), Umtali Rural (1970), Umtali Central (1970-72), Que Que Central (1973-75), Gokwe (1976-77), Gweru Camps (1977-78), Fort Victoria/Masvingo Rural (1978-82), P.G.H.Q.(1982-83). Son of 4023 Joe Rowley. After leaving the Force, worked at Safeguard (for Ted Mallon) and Guard-Alert Group (for Peter Robinson). Started own business - Solitaire Electronic Security (Pvt) Ltd - three years ago.

Rowsell (Now Hammar), Jane  - Empangeni, South Africa
Force Number : WP450 - Women Section Officer - RGSM
Date of Attestation : 28 February 1978
Date of Discharge : 8 August 1981
E-Mail:
Telephone 035 - 7920068
I joined in early 1978. First posting Mabelreign, Salisbury, then Donnington, Bulawayo and finally back to Morris Depot as an instructor.   Worked in travel (agency and airline)for 15years and now raising kids and parrots in Zululand!

Rowsell, Peter  - Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
Force Number : 4807
Date of Attestation : 5 November 1951
Date of Discharge : May 1956
Membership - Natal
E-Mail:  
Telephone 0331 - 421724 Fax 0331 - 421724

Russell, Murray  - Auckland, New Zealand 
Force Number: 8030 - D/Inspector - GSM
Date of Attestation: 10 July 1968 - Squad: 7/1968
Date of Discharge: 21 January 1981
Branch Membership: New Zealand
E-Mail:

Russell, Nick  - Wodonga, Australia
Force Number : 9596 (C881) - D/Section Officer - RGSM
Date of Attestation : 16 September 1975 - Squad: 3/1976
Date of Discharge : 5 May 1980
Branch Membership - Australia
E-Mail:
Telephone Fax +61-3-9876 3186
Kadonk in Sinoia when Ian Hogg was OC; Chris Sewell was a CI and Roger Barnard an Insp. Mounted Squad for Parliament June '76. Uniform Mt Darwin until 78 (Public Prosecutor.. what an experience...and Provisional D/L Fundi); then plain clothes-type.

Rutherfoord, Colin   - Johannesburg, South Africa
Force Number : 6781/8411
Date of Attestation : 8 October 1962 / 17 February 1970
Date of Discharge : August 1980
Membership - Transvaal (unpaid!)
E-mail: Redundant - Update Here
Telephone 27-11-9489380/0824483882
Stationed Bulawayo Central, Bulawayo Info Room. Queens Park, Mzilikazi, left Force, then returned to Bulawayo Info Room, Plumtree, Figtree, Nkai, Fort Rixon, PATU Midlands and Belingwe. Moved to S.A. September 1980. Am interested in tracing the whereabouts of DIRK BOTHA, ex Gatooma, joined Force in approx 1959 and had a keen interest in firearms.

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Sanderson, Stuart - Budapest, Hungary
Force Number: 110944 - Patrol Officer
Attestation Date:July 1979 - Squad: 10/79
Date of Discharge: May 1981
E-mail:
Telephone: 36 1 3278760
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Sankey, Mike - Johannesburg, South Africa
Force Number: 10417 - S/Section Officer - RGSM, ZIM
Squad: 5/1978
Date of Discharge: May 1981
E-mail:
Telephone: 082-3773924 - Fax: 011-3311273
I commenced service in Plumtree and it was down hill from there, other metropolitan towns Madhlambudzi,(for 2 weeks0 ended up there for 8 months, back to Plumtree, GC Tjolotjo, A/M/C Mphoengs ended in Plumtree. First and last patrol in Landrover LL1142. Would do it all again!

Say, Colin - Aviernoz, France
Force Number: 6988 - S/Patrol Officer - GSM
Attestation Date: 1 June 1963 - Squad: 7/63
Date of Discharge: 1June 1968
E-mail: colin.say@wanadoo.fr
Stationed in Mashonaland - Sinoia ,Frank Hill Member in Charge and Chirundu with 'Mad Dog' Maskell as Member in Charge .Anyone remember him !Finished service with Salisbury Traffic ,Highway Patrol with Tony Crossley and Derek Starr .Now living in France near to Geneva and working for UN .

Scarff (nee Brooke), Debby - Howick, South Africa
Force Number : WP457
Date of Attestation : February 1978
Date of Discharge : July 1980
E-Mail:
Comment: Liz Brownlee and I were the first WPO's stationed at Triangle. Transferred to Fort Victoria Rural in 1979. Would love to hear from old friends and any ex-WPO's in depot with.

Scarff, Iain  - Howick, South Africa
Force Number : 902721
Date of Attestation : January 1978
Date of Discharge : July 1979
E-Mail:
Comment: NSPO stationed Fort Vic, Chibi & Mshundike. Keen to hear from old friends.

Schoeman, Frik (Slopey) - Atlanta, USA
Force Number : 9104
Date of Attestation : 23 September 1973
Date of Discharge : 4 January 1977
E-mail:
Served in the Black South, Salisbury. What more can one say about the way of life and how it changed us all?

Scholtz, Andy - Pretoria, South Africa
Force Force Number: 7930 - Section Officer
Attestation Date: 13 February 1968 - - Squad: 3/1968
Date of Date of Discharge: 21 June 1978
Reg Assn Branch: Transvaal.
Telephone Number: (012) 343-1165
I was one of that crazy bunch of tame hooligans from Sby Drive,in Mabelreign. Spent most of my service in dogs or screaming around in a “B” car. Ended up in CID Car Thefts Sby (They took anybody then !!) Would love to make comms with Aussie Cowan and Alec and Cathy Buggs. Recently involved in a wonderful dog section re-union in Durban, further particulars elsewhere on this site. Now working in a small media company, compiling distance learning material for Net and satellite transmission
Updated 9 November 2008

Schwartz, Terry - Johannesburg, South Africa
Force Number: 6382 - D/Patrol Officer
Attestation Date: 21 March 1961 - Squad: 5/1961
Date of Discharge: 20 July 1965
Branch Membership:Transvaal Branch
E-mail:
Telephone: 0726904458
Was one of 20 other young men from United Kingdom, SA and Rhodesia who were brought together by attesting at PGHQ on 21 March 61 as members of 5 Squad 1961. Served at Bindura, Shamva, Salisbury Central, Highlands, CID Salisbury and CID Bulawayo. Later joined the S.A Police, retired 1996. Presently part of IBM Southern Africa Security Team. Now retired after 43 years in the saddle!! I am really enjoying it.

Scott, Chris - Fremantle, Australia
Force Number: 7796 - Patrol Officer
Attestation Date: 8 August 1967 - Squad: 6/1967
Date of Discharge: March 1980
E-mail:
Telephone: 8 9319 8832
Did 3 in BSAP, Binga, Bulawayo, PATU, Then resv Patu out of Matab & Mashon incl Tangent Hurricane Thrasher Repulse Graple & Splinter. What memories! To Oz 1980.Live Fremantle, wife + 2. Interests: wooden boats, m'dala MG, hang gliding. Would like to re-open comms with fellow travellers of fond times & places.

Scott, John  - CO. DOWN, N. Ireland
Force Number : 9225
Date of Attestation : 18 August 1974
Date of Discharge : 29 February 1976
Email address - out of date!
Telephone 01232 448905 Fax 01232 448989
Joined B.S.A.P. after serving in Metropolitan Police, London. After three weeks at depot and driving school was posted to Matabeleland where I was stationed at Essexvale and was a member of PATU. I also served at C.I.D. Stores, Bulawayo before transferring to Rhodaf where they tried to make a pilot out of me . Came home to Ireland before Independence and married Linda. I have three daughters, Gillian, Aimee and Cecily and have a successful business selling Engineering Supplies. Delighted to see this site as my years in Rhodesia were very special especially those in the B.S.A.P. I would love to hear from anyone who knew me and would especially like to know the whereabouts of Graham Lailey and Dave James, both of whom were with me at Essexvale and with whom I shared some magic times.

Sergeant, Michael - Larnaca, Cyprus
Force Number: 6906 - Patrol Officer
Attestation Date: 14 March 1963 - Squad: 4/63
Date of Discharge: 8 October 1966
Membership: Ex Auckland NZ Feb 1979
E-mail:
Telephone: 00357-24633411
Stationed at Salisbury Central,CPU,Waterfalls and finally Harare.After service lived and worked in RSA, Australia, NZ where I was an inaugural member of the BSAP Ass. late 1970's back to RSA, 10 years in UK and now retired to Cyprus.
Updated 9 November 2008

Seward, John - Perth, Australia
Force Number: 4649 - C/Inspector
Attestation Date: 17th July 1950 - Squad: 8/1950
Date of Discharge: 12 December 1970
Association Branch Membership: Australia
E-mail:
Telephone: (08) 9277 3396
Secretary Australia Branch. Stationed at Rusape, Chipinga, Cashel, Bindura, Shamva, Manicaland Prov HQ, Buhera, and Odzi.

Seymour-Hall, Glenn  - Sandy, Bedfordshire, U.K.
Force Number : 9439
Date of Attestation : June 1975
Date of Discharge : December 1981
Membership - EX DURBAN
E-Mail:
Stationed in Gwanda, Bulawayo and Salisbury. My Grandfarther Bernard Seymour Hall force no. 505 was stationed in Gwanda and Tuli in the days when camels were the mode of transport. Would like to hear from old freinds.

Shaw, Roger  'Trog' - Kettering, United Kingdom
Force Number: 7954 - Patrol Officer
Attestation Date: 5 April 1968 - Squad: 4/68
Date of Discharge: 4 April 1971
Membership: Margate South Africa
E-Mail:
Telephone: +944 01536 420634
Ex Support Unit   Vila Salazar
26 April 2008  

Shawe, Clive - Johannesburg, South Africa 
Regimental Number: 9605 - Section Officer - RGSM ZIM
Date of Attestation: April 1976 - Squad: 4/1976
Date of Discharge: April 1981
E-Mail:
Telephone: +27 11 254 6463 - Fax: +27 11 254 6529
Instructed in Morris Depot for a short while before transferring to Harare Police Station, then on to Headlands where I left as the Acting O i/c

Shelley, Clive  - Durban, South Africa
Force Number: 7233 - Superintendent
Date of Attestation: 12 January 1965
Discharge: 31 August 1981
Branch Membership:Durban
E-Mail:
Telephone: 031-7681186 - Fax: 031-7681251
Stationed Marandellas,Mtoko, Kariba, Kanyemba, Mrewa,Tomlinson Depot, Rusape,Mayo,Fort Victoria, Rutenga, Redcliff, Que Que Rural,Enkeldoorn and Bindura. Currently with very active cell of BSAP Association in Hillcrest area of Durban.

Shelley, Rod - Beddau, Pontypridd, United Kingdom   26 July 2003
Force Number: 7661 & 8946 - D/Section Officer - RGSM
Date of Attestation: 13 December 1966 - Squad: 8/1966
Date of Discharge: 30 April 1980
E-Mail:

Depot - 8 squad 1966. Stationed at Umtali, Umtali Rural, Support Unit and left the force in 1969. Rejoined in 1973, posted back to Umtali Rural and then to Bulawayo in 1975 where I served in the Traffic, Central and finally C.I.D.

Shepherd, Andy - Dunster, Canada
Force Number: C159/6141 - Constable
Attestation Date: July, 1959/18 March 1960
Date of Discharge: 1964
E-Mail:
Telephone: (250) 968-4311
Moved on to Sultan's Armed Forces, Oman. Moved again(1968) to Edmonton Police Service, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Served 29 years before retiring to The Robson Valley in British Columbia - only about 5 hours from Edmonton and in the heart of the Rockies. Lots of snow, game and no sirens! Peaceful.

Shiff, Simon - Los Angeles, USA
Force Number : 10491
Date of Attestation : March 1978
Date of Discharge : September 1979
Membership - USA
E-Mail:
Telephone 805 265-9232
Enjoyed posting in Harare and Gutu during some difficult times.

Shires, John Dinsley - Adelaide, Australia
Force Number: 5241 - Constable
Attestation Date: 4 April 1954
Date of Discharge: 5 November 1957
E-mail:
Served Bulawayo, Buhera, Fort Victoria and Gwelo, ended up here in Australia, Property Developer

Shout, Allan  - Johannesburg, South Africa 30 March 2003
Force Number: 9065 - Inspector - PGSM, ZIM
Date of Attestation: 31/1/73 - Squad: 7/73
Date of Discharge: 21/9/82
Branch Membership:Johannesburg
E-Mail:
Telephone: 011-638 5459 - Fax: 011-638 4044


Formerly Cadet C781. Served at Gwanda, Bulawayo Q Rep, Sipolilo, Mashumbi Pools, Kariba, Bumi Hills, Siakobvu, Mangula, Sinoia, Darwendale, Umvukwes, Concession. Married to Cheryth (nee Meikle) WP309. Sorry, no picture - too ugly!! (Me, not the wife).

Shout, Pete  - Oranjemund, Namibia
Force Number : C685/8655 - Inspector - RGSM ZIM
Date of Attestation : 19 January 1971  - Squad: 6/71
Date of Discharge : 4 March 1983
Membership - Western Cape
E-Mail:
Telephone (0926463) 23 - 3972/23 - 5321 Fax (0926463) 23 - 5369

Always up for a few "jugs" with old mates & acquaintances!
6 June 2008

Shutt, Kenneth - Bremen, Germany
Force Number: 9616 - Section Officer
Telephone: 0421/7927298
E-mail:

Singleton, William 'Bill' - Bungendore, Australia
Force Number: 8083 - Section Officer - RGSM
Attestation Date: 17/9/68 - Squad: 9/68
Date of Discharge: September 1978
Membership: Australian
E-mail:
Telephone: 02 6238 0168
Served at Harare, Chirundu, Sinoia, Nyanyadzi, Odzi, Gatooma and Selous. Moved to Australia after independence with Sheila (Chistie) and two children. Lived in Wagga Wagga for 20 years. Obtained B.Bus at University and now Manage Human Resources in larger organisations. Active in the local Anglican church and the Fire Brigade. Living just outside Canberra. I am the NSW contact for the Regiment and would like to hear from members.
26 April 2008  

Singleton, T.Derek (Paddy)   - Southampton, BERMUDA
Force Number : 5812
Date of Attestation : 3 February 1958
Date of Discharge : 3 February 1961
E-Mail:
Telephone 441 238 0870 Fax 441 238 4040
Stationed Salisbury traffic for 3 great years. Moved to Bermuda Police in 1961. Left after 7 years to beome tennis pro at the Coral Beach Club where I am at present. Married Sallie in 1973 and have 3 sons. Would love to hear from anyone in 2-58 and the rugby team of 1959 where I played scrum half.

Skae, Rob - Hillcrest / Durban, South Africa
Force Number: 5918 - Inspector - RGSM
Attestation Date: 1 December 1958 - Squad: 10/58
Date of Discharge: 31 May 1970
E-Mail:
Telephone: +27 31 767 3825
26 April 2008  

Slement, Ian - Hamilton, New Zealand
Force Number: 9536 - Inspector - RGSM
Attestation Date: 6  January 1976 - Squad: 1/76
Date of Discharge: March  1982
E-Mail:
Stationed Wankie district Binga Siabuwa Chunga G.C.. Bulawayo Rural Bembesi,Fort  Rixon and Inyati. Now self employed living in Hamilton New Zealand
27 October 2007

Sloman, David - Johannesburg, South Africa
Force Number: 5695 - A/Commissioner - RGSM, PLSM
Attestation Date: 14 April 1957 - Squad: 5/57
Date of Discharge: 1 May 1983
Branch Membership:Transvaal
E-mail:
Telephone: 27825704694

Smallbones, Jane see Flower

Smith, Alex - Somerset West, South Africa
Force Number: 7375 - Patrol Officer
Attestation: 20 July 1965 - Squad: 7/65
Discharge: 31 January 1969
E-mail:
Telephone: +27218512778
Stationed at West Comm, Pandamatenga and Vic Falls. In March 2005 had a reunion with some 1965 Depot mates. Another re-union planned for 2010! It was a great experience and made friends for life sharing same core values. Daughter is a medical doctor and son about to qualify also.
20 October 2007

Smith, Anthony  - Johannesburg, South Africa
Force Number : 8059
Date of Attestation : 14 August 1968
Date of Discharge : 31 March 1975
E-mail:
Telephone 011-792-5201 Fax 011-792-8302
Joined 8/68 stationed - Gwelo, Salisbury Central, Hatfield, Information Room and then Highlands.

Smith, Ivan - Joubertina, East Cape, South Africa
Force Number: 7357 - Section Officer
Attestation Date: 15 June 1965 - Squad: 6/65
Date of Discharge: 30 Octgober 1979
E-Mail:
Telephone: 042 2732149
Did time in Salisbury, Marlbrough and B Cars, then district. Norton, Beatrice, Goromonzi, Karoi, Makuti, Kariba, Nuanetsi, Villa Salazar ( right at the end and the last BSAP bloke there before they closed the station down and left it to the army). Now at UCT still in the business. Would welcome contact from anyone in the area on holiday and so on.   Have small share in wildiness farm and challet in the mountains and will arrange special rates for ex-members.

Smith, Neville - Johannesburg, South Africa
Force Number: 9384 - Patrol Officer - RGSM, Zim Ind Medal
Attestation Date: March 1975 - Squad: 4/75
Date of Discharge: July 1976
Association Branch Membership: n/a
E-mail:
Telephone: 011 - 4042480
Ex Support Unit, PATU (Mazoe & Centenary)Currently a Sports Administrator at National Federation. Would like to hear from former squad members. Looking for Fred Coates, Ian Spackman, Ali Hughes, Butch Wiggett, Stu Gemmel, Richard John, Dave Lambourne and Penny

Smith, Mike "Marine" - Dubai, UAE  26 July 2003
Force Number: 8971 - S/Section Officer - RGSM
Date of Attestation: March 1973 - Squad: 3/1973
Date of Discharge: October 1976
E-mail:
Telephone: +971504504863
I was primarily based in Morris Depot in the Musketry dept. I am trying to find Derek Lowe (if you see this please e-mail) also of 3/73. Very keen to hear from anyone who may remember me. I currently live in Dubai in the Middle east.

Smith, Peter - Dumfries, Scotland
Force Number : 7490/8702
Date of Attestation : Novermber 1965
Date of Discharge : October 1981
Membership - United Kingdom
E-mail:
Telephone 01387-269741
Served District Police, Mashonland, Matabeleland and Manicaland Provinces.

Smith, Redvers Graeme - Cape Town, South Africa 30 March 2003
Force Number: 8732 - Patrol Officer
Date of Attestation: 25 January 1972 - Squad: 1/72
Date of Discharge: 25 January 1975
Branch Membership:Western Cape
E-mail:
Telephone: 021 438 1997

Smith, Ronald Clive - Larnaca, Cyprus
Force Number: 6840 - Section Officer - RGSM
Attestation Date: 10 or 11/1/63 - Squad: 1 or 2/1963
Date of Discharge: 10 or 11/1/73
Membership: United Kingdom
E-mail:
Telephone: (357)24634733
Work in health, safety,environment and security has seen me work in the mining, process and construction sectors since 1980. Construction projects have taken me to Indonesia, Hong Kong,India,Middle East and Central Asia. Finally settled in Cyprus in 2005 although still actively working.
20 September 2008

Smith, Terry  - Springs, South Africa
Force Number : 6416 - Inspector
Date of Attestation : 12 June 1961 - Squad: 8/1961
Date of Discharge : 16 April 1977
Membership - Gauteng
E-mail:
Telephone: 011 8183237
I am now semi retired, still working for my old firm, Clover Dairies as a Consultant. Would like to hear from former Comrades, especially those that were in Squad 8/61.
23 February 2008

Smith, Vaughan - Sedgefield, South Africa
Force Number: 5846 - Constable - Marksman
Attestation Date: 1st July 1958 - Squad: 5/58
Date of Discharge: 22 February 1963
Membership: Cape Town
E-mail:
Telephone: +2721827035580

Southam, Bob - Didcot, United Kingdom
Force Number: C259/6947 - S/Patrol Officer - GSM, PRLSM
Attestation Date: 9 May 1963- Squad: 6/1963
Date of Discharge: 30 March 1969
Membership: United Kingdom
E-mail:
Telephone: 07713998683
Living in Oxfordshire now after moving from South Africa six years ago. In my semi-retirement state have become a swimming instructor and teach people of all ages. Would love to hear from old comrades!!
20 September 2008

Spackman, Ian  - Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Force Number : 9392
Date of Attestation : 1 April 1975
Date of Discharge : 1 April 1985
Membership - Bulawayo 
E-Mail:
Telephone Bulawayo 41785
Married to Sarah.Children Kevin and Michelle.
Address:10 winderemere rd,Morningside,Bulawayo.

Spiers, Allen  - St Lucia, South Africa
Force Number : 9058
Date of Attestation : November 1973
Date of Discharge : May 1977
E-Mail:
Telephone 035 590 1536 Fax 035 550 0843
Am now retired and running a small fishing charter on St Lucia Estuary

Spurr, Neville - Simonstown, South Africa
Force Number: 6874/8032 - D/Inspector - MCM, RGSM.
Attestation Date: 15 February 1963 - Squad: 3/63
Date of Discharge: October 1981
Branch Membership: Natal & Cape
E-Mail:
Telephone: 0217820339/ Mobile 082 456 1240

Having left the BSAP I joined Huletts Sugar Limited, Amatikulu, Zululand. Having completed 25 years with them Janet & I have now retired to Simonstown, Cape Province. Much cooler and somewhat more civilised then what we are used to, but all the same very pleasant. Any members who are in the vicinity and would like some hospitality please give us a call.

Squier, Martin - Edenvale, South Africa
Force Number : 10114
Date of Attestation : 1977
Date of Discharge : 1980
Membership - Johannesburg
E-Mail: (Martin Squier) none
Telephone +27 21 609 1567 (h) Fax none
Served at Binga, Lupane and various temporary bases...

Staines, Adrian - Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Force Number : 6633
Date of Attestation : 15 February 1962 - Squad: 4/1962
Date of Discharge : 3 May 82
E-Mail:
Served at Marandellas, Mrewa, Mutoroshanga, Figtree, Mphoengs, Queens Park, Gwelo Rural and retired from Bulawayo Central. Went into the world of commerce and now have my own business which covers the whole of Zimbabwe. Would like to hear from any members of 4 squad of 1962.

Standaloft, Peter - Perth, Australia 26 July 2003
Force Number: 7305 - Superintendent - ZIM, PLSM, RGSM
Date of Attestation: 9 March 1965 - Squad: 3/1965
Date of Discharge : 30 December 1982
Branch Membership:United Kingdom
E-Mail:
Telephone: (08) 9561 2818
I attested into the Force being Ex Northern Rhodesian Police (1681). Served 3 years in the Support Unit after Depot then Lomagundi District Kariba, Karoi, Kanyemba, Mangula, Chirundu, and Banket. Posted to Law and Police Morris Depot 1975. 1977 posted to Mounted Troop Support Unit and served with the Unit until transfered to PGHQ as Staff Officer Promotions in February 1982. I would like to hear from anybody who may wish to correspond.

Standers, Graham - Johannesburg, South Africa
Force Number: 902357 - Patrol Officer - GSM
Attestation Date: 7 January 1977 - Squad: NS7/77
Date of Discharge: 30 June 1978
E-mail:
Telephone: +27 83 417 5406

Stanton, Garth - Cyprus
Force Number : 6617 - D/Section Officer
Date of Attestation : March 1962
Date of Discharge : December 1965
Membership - United Kingdom
E-Mail:
Telephone +357 99976463
Served in Gwelo rural, Lalapanzi and Shabani between 1962 and 65. Since leaving the BSAP became a farmer working for Hippo Valley Sugar Estates Chiredzi and Crookes Plantations Swaziland. Later started a career in Sales, becoming Sales Manager for Sun Couriers based in Durban. Have worked in Saudi Arabia and China in sales and marketing . Sales adviser for Bass Breweries in Jilin Province China. Now residing in Cyprus where I import Pool Cleaners and pool Salt water chlorinators which I sell to home owners on the Island. Also a two year spell with the Natal Parks board as a Game Ranger at Hluhluwe and Umfolozi.

Stanton, Stan - Nelspruit, South Africa
Force Number: 110606 - Patrol Officer - RGSM & ZIM
Attestation Date: 13 July 1978
Discharge Date:10 January 1981
E-Mail:
Telephone: 083-400 8612; Fax: ( 013 ) 744 3456
Joined the U.K. ( London )BSAP assoc when I lived in the U.K. ( Feb 1981 -Oct 1998 ). Moved to S.A. settled in Nelspruit have my own business as an Indepensent Financial Advisor.
6 June 2008

Stanton-Humphreys, Dave - Johannesburg, South Africa
Force Number : 7999 - Inspector
Date of Attestation : 13 May 1968 - Squad: 6/1968
Date of Discharge : May 1981
Membership - Transvaal
E-Mail:
Telephone +27 82 224 2196
Squad 6/68 Served :- Beatrice, Highlands; Avondale; Braeside; Karoi; Mangula; Belingwe; Q/Rep Depot

Stanyon, Doug - Australia
Force Number: 7158 / 8638 - Inspector
Date of Attestation: 22 September 1964 - Squad: 6/64
Discharge Date: June 1980
E-mail:
Telephone 61 7 32199935 Fax 61 7 32199942
I found this site while surfing the net. I think it is a wonderful concept. Would like to hear from old friends - stationed Bikita/Zaka/Chiredzi/Nuanetsi-later Salisbury Town and CID Salisbury/Sinoia/Bulawayo. Now self funded retiree. I'm so busy, I don't know where I found time to go to work. Best wishes to all - take care now.

Stanyon, H, John - Buddina Sunshine Coast - Qld, Australia
Force Number: 3835 - 1939 - 45 Africa Star, Italy Star, RGSM, PRLSM
Attestation Date: 23 April 1939 - Squad: 2/39 ?
Date of Discharge: 15 April 1953
Branch Membership:Transvaal RSA
E-Mail:
Telephone: 07 54782041 - Fax: 07 54782043

Stanyon, Nigel - Mackay, Australia
Force Number: C957/10203 - Patrol Officer
Date of Attestation: 8 November 1976 - Squad: 11/1977
Date of Discharge: 5 May 1980
Branch Membership:Brisbane
E-Mail:
Telephone: 617 49555309
Cadet - Hillside, Bulawayo.Attested Patrol Officer 8-11-77 Stationed - Zaka, Chiredzi, Chisumbanje, Mateke Hills Nuanetsi, Fort Victoria Rural and Central.

Steele, Jim  - Perth, Western Australia
Force Number : 8164
Date of Attestation : 13 January 1969 - Squad: 1/1969
Date of Discharge : September 1978
Membership - West Australia
E-Mail:
One squad of 1969. Stationed at Gatooma Rural, Mubayira, Depot Armoury, and Prov Armourer Manicaland and Victoria provs. Also in Sub-Aqua Section. Went to United Kingdom for 6 years before coming to Oz. Now work as a civvy radio operator for the WA Police. Does anyone have an email or postal address for R.E. (Derek) Shirley ex Salisbury Traffic? 15 years in Oz but still miss Africa, the bush here is a waste - NO ANIMALS.

Sternslow, Andrew - Johannesburg, South Africa
Regimental Number: 8410 - Section Officer
Attestation Date: 19th February 1970- Squad: 1/1970
Date of Discharge: 20th February 1980
Branch Membership: Transvaal
E-Mail:
Telephone: 011-7911082 - Fax: 011-7917263
Love to hear from ex One Squad 1970 members. Served in Gatooma, Hartley, Dog Section, Donnington, Sauerstown, Kezi, Gwanda, Dett, Mphoengs and Bulawayo Central.

Stevenson, Phil - Evesham, United Kingdom
Force Number: 10225 - Patrol Officer
Attestation Date: 29 November 1977 - Squad: 13/77
Date of Discharge: 31 December 1980
E-Mail:
Telephone: 01386 421164
Squad 13/77 with "Pop Ellis" April 78 - January 80 in Beatrice January 80 - Dec 80 in Sby Prov Dog Section.
26 April 2008  

Stewart, Duncan - Southern Pines NC, USA
Force Number:8281 - Section Officer - RGSM
Date of Attestation: 06 1969 - Squad: 6/1969
Date of Discharge:07 1979
E-mail:
Telephone: 910-692-8726
Stationed at Chipinga, Inyanga, Kariba, Norton, Ass-Q-Rep Mash Prov. Immigrated to the USA in 1979, now employed by the Moore County Hounds North Carolina as Professional Huntsman. Anyone wlecome to hunt, horses and accomodation provided, ex members welcome.

Steyn, Andre - Durban, South Africa
Force Number: 10498K - Inspector
Attestation Date: 1 January 1977
Date of Discharge: 1 May 1982
E-mail:
Telephone: 031 7655719 - Fax: 031 7655864

Steyn, Danie - Swakopmund, Namibia
Force Number: 9122 - Patrol Officer - GSM
Attestation Date: 7 January 1973
Date of Discharge: 7 January 1976
E-mail:
Telephone: +26464 406038
I recall that we were told that we were life members of the Regimental Assosciation. Is that so? Any other ex-BSAP members in Namibia? It would be good to get together

Steyn, Tim - Howick, South Africa
Force Number: 9744 - D/Patrol Officer
Attestation Date: 1 September 1976 - Squad: 8/76
Date of Discharge: 1 January 1981
Association Branch Membership: Pietermaritzburg
E-mail:
Telephone: 0832257263 - Fax: 033 3302523
Stationed at Gwelo central,Gwelo Rural SB/CID Gatooma, SB GWELO and then CID GWELO. Would like to hear from anyone who worked with me.

Stock, Alan - Eastbourne, UK
Force Number: 6063 - C/Inspector - RGSM, PLSM, ZIM
Attestation Date: 31 August 1959 - Squad: 7/59
Date of Discharge: 31 August 1984
Association Branch Membership: UK, Central, Natal (Hon)
E-mail:
Telephone: 01323 471166 - Cell: 07952 076831
Sby Urban/Suburban until 1966. Then Editor, The Outpost incl brief 2-yr foray in PATU (sole Staff Branch rep?)in early 70s. Retd on med grnds after 25 yrs and went into tech journalism -Argosy Press, Thompson Publications - until 89 when joined Brit Hi Comm in Harare as locally-employed commercial officer for 9 yrs. Back into tech journ. 98-01, then site manager, Arundel Shopping Centre. Medical and economic retreat to UK in Feb 2005 and on the beach at E'bourne from Sept.

Stoole, Ron  - Lancaster, PA, USA
Force Number : 7500
Date of Attestation : November 1965
Date of Discharge : December 1971
E-Mail:
Telephone Fax 717-656-8915
Have revisted this site after some absense and corrected my e-mail address. Would love to hear from anyone who knew me in the force. Now living in the USA.

Storey, John H R  - Sydney, Australia
Force Number : 10005
Date of Attestation : May 1977
Date of Discharge : November 1978
E-Mail:
Based at West Nicholson, Uniform Branch, migrated to United Kingdom in 78, then Oz in 95.

Stow, David - Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Force Number: 5879 - C/Inspector - GSM and LSM
Attestation Date: 1 September 1958 - Squad: 7/58
Date of Discharge: 31 August 1978
Membership: Port Elizabeth
E-Mail:
Telephone: 0724115948
8 December 2007

Thomson, Stuart - Ely, UK
Force Number: 7964 - Patrol Officer
Attestation Date: 19 April 1968  
Date of Discharge: 16 December 1969
Membership: UK
E-Mail:
Telephone: 07980 630252
8 December 2007

Surkont, Joe  - Cape Town, South Africa 
Regimental Number: 7471/8850 Inspector - GSM
Date of Attestation: 16 October 1965 - Squad: 9/1965
Date of Discharge: 13 January 1979
Branch Membership:Western Cape, South Africa
E-Mail:
Telephone: 27 021 5541675 - Fax: 27 021 5924664
Presently running an investigation company and working with Tom Naude and Brian Oberholster. Photographs of us all on our web page at www.samanagement.co.za. Would be good to hear from squad mates.

Sutton, John - Johannesburg, South Africa
Force Number: 7670 - D/Section Officer - RGSM, ZIM.
Attestation Date: 1967 - Squad: 1/67
Date of Discharge: 1980
Branch Membership: Johannesburg
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