Bradley, Frederick Henry b. September 27, 1876 d. March 10, 1943 South African War Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Driver in the 69th Battery Royal Field Artillery. During actions at Ita, South Africa, on September 26, 1901, there was a call for volunteers to carry ammunition to artillery positions up the hill. Driver Bradley with a gunner volunteered. As they moved forward over a space of about 150 yards swept by a heavy cross-fire, the gunner fell wounded. Driver Bradley with another gunner, ran out and carried the injured man back to cover...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Gwelo Cemetery, Gweru (Gwelo), Midlands, Zimbabwe
Faulds, William Frederick b. February 19, 1895 d. August 16, 1950 World War I British Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. Born in South African, during World War I, he served as a Private in the British 1st Battalion, South African Infantry, South African Forces. At the Battle of Delville Wood France, on July 18, 1916, his unit came under heavy rifle and machinegun fire with a majority of his party being killed or wounded, including the Lieutenant in charge, who was unable to move between the two lines of trench. In full daylight Private Faulds, accompanied by...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Pioneer Cemetery, Harare, Harare, Zimbabwe
Henderson, Herbert Stephen b. March 30, 1870 d. August 10, 1942 Matabeleland Rebellion British Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as Trooper in the Rhodesia Horse, South African Forces. At Campbell's Store, Rhodesia, on March 30, 1896, he was part of the Bulawayo Field Force that was attacked by the natives. Trooper Henderson with another trooper formed part of the advanced guard but were cut off from the main body with his fellow trooper being shot through the knee. Henderson then placed his wounded comrade on his own horse and proceeded his way...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Bulawayo Town Cemetery, Bulawayo, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Muzenda, Simon Vengayi b. October 28, 1922 d. September 20, 2003 Politician. Muzenda served as the Vice President of Zimbabwe under President Robert Mugabe from 1987 until his death on September 20, 2003. A known political activist he also served time in prison from 1962 to 1972, later becoming Zimbabwe's Foreign Minister, serving from 1980 to 1981. (Bio by: K) National Heroes Acre, Harare, Harare, Zimbabwe
b. December 29, 1869 d. April 22, 1896
