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  • Grey's Scouts
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  • Grey's Scouts were a Rhodesian mounted infantry unit raised in July 1975 and named after George Grey, a prominent soldier in the Second Matabele War. Based in Salisbury (now Harare), they were known for their participation in the Rhodesian Bush War. The unit was disbanded in 11 November 1979 (following the conclusion of the Bush War in 1979) and then became a regiment of the Special Forces of Zimbabwe in June 1980. It was totally disbanded in July 1986 because of lack of resources.
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Branch
  • 23
Country
  • Rhodesia
Type
Caption
  • Grey's Scouts badge
Dates
  • July 1975 – November 1980
Colors
  • Maroon & Grey
Unit Name
  • Grey's Scouts
Battles
abstract
  • Grey's Scouts were a Rhodesian mounted infantry unit raised in July 1975 and named after George Grey, a prominent soldier in the Second Matabele War. Based in Salisbury (now Harare), they were known for their participation in the Rhodesian Bush War. The unit was disbanded in 11 November 1979 (following the conclusion of the Bush War in 1979) and then became a regiment of the Special Forces of Zimbabwe in June 1980. It was totally disbanded in July 1986 because of lack of resources.