July 2009 News

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Death: Brian Williams 10231
Dick Glanville reports the death of Brian Williams on 8th July 2010 in Johannesburg after a struggle with cancer. Brian served in the force from January 1977 to October 1979, leaving 'by purchase' with the rank of Patrol Officer. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy.
12 July 2010

Death: Lance Christopher Jamison Abel 7537
Doug Grierson reports the recent death of Lance Able who died 18 June 2010 at Hastings in New Zealand, following an illness. Lance was born in Bulawayo in July 1942 and joined the BSA Police in March 1966. He served until January 1970, when he left of his own request and later joined the Rhodesian Airforce. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his wife Margret, family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy.
10 July 2010

Death: John Franklyn Bellamy 3005
It is with sincere regret that Barry Henson reports the death of Franklyn Bellamy, who died, peacefully in his sleep, during the night 30 June/1 July 2010 at Holsworthy, Devon in the United Kingdom. Franklyn was born in January 1908 and joined the force March 1928. He served 21 years in the force retiring in May 1949 with the rank of Sub Inspector. Just two years ago, Franklyn had celebrated his 100th birthday on which occasion he received a card from Her Majesty the Queen. He was the oldest member of the Regimental Association, world wide and was an Honoury Life Member of the United Kingdom Branch. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family and friends, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy.
1 July 2010

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