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Grahame Wilson

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Major Grahame Wilson GCV, SCR, BCR (also known as "The Phantom Major")[1] is a Rhodesian Army officer who served as second-in-command of the Rhodesian Special Air Service (SAS) and is regarded as the most decorated Member of the Rhodesian Army.

Following the Rhodesia's reconstitution and recognised independence as Zimbabwe in 1980, the Grand Cross of Valour was awarded to Major Grahame Wilson,[2] second-in-command of the Rhodesian SAS, and Rhodesia's most highly decorated soldier. He was the second and final person to be awarded the honor.

Grahame Wilson is the most decorated officer to have served in the Rhodesian Army,[3] serving after the transition to Zimbabwe as Officer Commanding Special Air Service from April 1980 to the unit's disbandment in December that year.

Major Wilson was appointed as the President of the C-Squadron Rhodesian Special Air Service Association following the death of Lt General Peter Walls and is still actively involved in business and conservation. [4]

References

  1. ^ "Selous Scouts".
  2. ^ "Medals".
  3. ^ "Who dares loses" (PDF).
  4. ^ http://www.csqnsas.com/address.html