Peter Cyril O'Brien White BCR (1952 - 1976)

Born 1952 in Southern Rhodesia

Died 28 Feb 1976 at about age 24 in Chibara Hills, Mt. Darwin, Rhodesia

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Sgt Peter White BCR was Killed in Action during Rhodesian Bush War.

Biography

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Birth and Upbringing: Peter was born in 1952
Education: He was educated at Sinoia High School
Occupation: Soldier – Rhodesian Army: Service No. 725494
Honours and Awards: BCR (26.09.1975) Peter's BCR Citation states that he showed outstanding qualities of leadership, tactical and tracking skills and personal bravery.
Demise: Killed in action on 28 February 1976, aged 24, while serving as a Temp Sgt with 1 Commando, 1st Battalion, Rhodesian Light Infantry at Chibara Hills, Mt. Darwin, Rhodesia (Operation Hurricane)^[1]Died from gunshot wounds in a contact, Chibara Hills, Mt Darwin, Op Hurricane, at the age of 24 following deployment on a follow-up early that morning. Troops were ambushed and Chris Diedericks, who had been tracking in front, was shot and killed. In the ensuing sweep, a further five running contacts took place, during which others troops were all shot and killed.
Burial: Peter White was buried with full military honours at Warren Hills Cemetery, Salisbury ^[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 SP191976 as cited by National Archives, Harare
2. ↑ A Binda and C Cocks: "The Saints" ISBN 978-1-920143-07-7