Russell John Liebermann (1957 - 1978)

Born 30 Aug 1957 in Salisbury, Mashonaland, Southern Rhodesia

Died 4 Jun 1978 at age 20 in Nyamaropa TTL, Rhodesia

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PO Russell Liebermann was Killed in Action during Rhodesian Bush War.

Biography

BSA Police Crest

Birth & Upbringing: Born 1957 in Salisbury, Southern Rhodesia.
Education: He was schooled in Salisbury at Prince Edward High School. ^[1]
Military Service: Russell was with the RLI for his National Sservice for nine months before joining the force.
Occupation: Policeman - joined the BSA Police in September 1976; Reg. No. 9742; served until June 1978. He was initially posted to CPU (Crime Prevention Unit) Salisbury South, before transferring to Rusape.
'Demise:' Killed in Action - vehicle ambush while serving as a Patrol Officer with Duty Uniform - SB Attachment in Nyamaropa TTL (Operation Thrasher). ^{[2] [3]}.
Burial:Russell Liebermann was buried at Warren Hills Cemetery on 9 June 1978 following a semi-military funeral ceremony. ^{[4] [5]}

Sources

1. ↑ A Haggett & G van Tonder "Rhodesian Combined Forces Roll of Honour 1966-1981" ISBN 978-1-920143-75-6 based on the original Dr. JRT Wood citing Rhodesian Sitreps and other sources.
2. ↑ Andrew Field: BSA Police Roll of Honour BSAP Website
3. ↑ Obituary Notice Outpost Magazine: Journal of the BSA Police
4. ↑ Ibid. Obituary Notice Outpost Magazine
5. ↑ Grave Stone Listing database with images Find A Grave 165270917 citing memorial headstone