Charles Philip Lord (1950 - 1974)

Born 1950 in England

Died 19 Sep 1974 at about age 24 in Kandeya TTL, Rhodesia

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LCpl Charles Lord was Killed in Action during Rhodesian Bush War.

Biography

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Birth and Upbringing: Charles was born in 1950
Education: He was educated at Michaelhouse School, Natal
Occupation: Soldier – Rhodesian Army: Service No. 6250
Demise: Killed in action on 19 September 1974 while serving as a Lance Corporal with Support Group, 1st Battalion, Rhodesian Light Infantry at Kandeya TTL, Rhodesia (Operation Hurricane)^[1] He died from gunshot wounds in a contact, aged 24 years.
Burial: Charles Lord was buried with full military honours ^[2]

Research Notes

Disputes: Birth date estimates are based on ages given at death or best estimates.
Acknowledgements: Special appreciation to Gerry van Tonder and his comprehensive Rhodesian Security Forces roll of honour 1966-1981 database – website: The Rhodesian Soldier.

Sources

1. ↑ Zimbabwe Death Notices 1904-1977 Database with images. familysearch.com Death Register SP 34/74 as cited by National Archives, Harare
2. ↑ A Binda and C Cocks: "The Saints" ISBN 978-1-920143-07-7