Patrick Gwenda was Killed in Action during Rhodesian Bush War.
Biography
BSA Police Crest
Birth & Upbringing: Born 1942.
Education: Patrick was educated at Gaths Mine School, Mashaba, . [1].
Occupation: Policeman - joined the BSA Police in August 1965; Reg. No. 18708; served until March 1977
Demise:Killed in action - ambush while serving as a Detective Constable with Criminal Investigation Department. [2][3].
Burial: Patrick Gwenda was buried at Warren Hill Cemetery on 9 March 1977 following a semi-military funeral. [4].
Sources
↑ Obituary Notice Outpost 3/1977 Outpost Magazine: Journal of the BSA Police
↑ Andrew Field: BSA Police Roll of Honour BSAP Website
↑ Obituary Notice Outpost 3/1977 Outpost Magazine: Journal of the BSA Police
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