Fighting Men of Rhodesia ep91 | Sgt. Joe Homes | 4RR Tracker Unit

The Rhodesia Regiment (RR) was one of the oldest and largest regiments in the Rhodesian Army. It served on the side of the United Kingdom in the Second Boer War and the First and Second World Wars and served the Republic of Rhodesia in the Rhodesian Bush War. 4RR was based in Umtali and Joe Holmes served in the Tracker Unit. This is his story..

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[Cross-Country-Biker]

Thanks Joe and Hannes for a clear and un-biased talk.

[r.cooper]

I grew up in Chipinga in the 1970's and can relate to your stories of events there. I have published many books on Rhodesia/Zimbabwe including Chipinga/e. Its a place I cant forget. Thanks.

[rogermoore]

Guys thank you for a Lekker interview. To all Rhodsians who scattered throughout the world, have a Lekker Xmas and Gokwe New Year and take care 🙏🤜🤛👍😉.

[KernowekTim]

Another superb interview..I have learned so much from all of you in '21. Here's to more of the same in '22!.. Rhodesia 'bred' some very fine men, women and children: God bless you all. "Nadelik Lowen, ha Blythen Nowydh Da!". Stay in peace, now the fight is done.

[russellfulton]

Great interview Hannes and Joe. About time our TF brothers received a look-in. Outstanding operators and, personally speaking, very highly regarded. Truly enjoyed listening to Joe.

[Selous_Scout]

I like watching the beginnings of these clips with the old photos of Rhodesia and her fighting forces ( wish Rhodesia was still about not what it turned into would move there in a heartbeat ) Rhodesians never die

[ericdawson]

A great interview- only just come upon it though it seems at least a year old already!
Good Onya Joe what a great recollection and so well told with humour - especially the bunking radio duty to go back for your wedding!😂

Thanks once again to Hannes and John for this FMOR series - very special.👍

[Etonyb]

Excellent episode. Would like to thank the guys who came to the rescue of the Chikore Secondary School land mine disaster in 1978

[clivemidlane]

Brilliant Joe, absolutely brilliant 👏👏

[stuartspoffee]

These episodes can’t get any better and yet they do. The humbleness of each interviewee serves as a lesson to all of us.
Great intro John.
Thanks for a fantastic series John and Hannes.
May you gentleman and your families have a great Christmas and a Blessed 2022.

[rhodesia]

Tatenda Joe for your service to the green and white, thanks for your time and sharing your experiences with us all . Many thanks goes out to John, Hannes for all these series on your wonderful and successful channel which has grown from strength to strength. Long live all Rhodesians and all those from foreign lands who served and fought for the green and white. My highest respect and admiration goes out to you all . Merry Christmas to you all, best wishes for 2022 . Look forward to more of these next year . Gratitude for all the time and effort John and Hannes put into this channel. Hamba gashle ( go well ) travel safe ! Salute 🙏🏻

[Toncor]

A great story Joe and lovely to hear from a territorial operator. I think I am correct in saying that the 4RR trackers were responsible for the single biggest kill out of all TF battalions which I read about in Peter Petter-Bowyers book, 'Winds of destruction'. Just a note at 28:11 minutes into the talk the guys collected from Nyanga would have been 3 Indep as that was their base, unless 5 Indep were also there on the date of the contact. Well done Hannes.

[curiousfellow]

Thank you for the map shots. Very helpful

[sadzasnake]

My Boet George Palmer was in the 4RR trackers. I think my other Boet Danie also did a bit of time with you guys as well.
Sadly Both gone now. RIP

[tonykirkham]

Thanks for the great stories again guys.

[davelange]

Huge respect Joe. My first boss when I came out the army and a memorable near death effort to canoe the Orange river.

[scallywag]

Merry Christmas you guys! Thank you for the hours of great stories, and for bringing back the memories!
To all the other Rhodesians out All the best for Xmas and New Year, the best of the best all of you!

[simbi]

Thanks very much for this - and your other interviews.

[Vlerkies]

Great interview gents! Thank you.
Sound was fine on my side. Best wishes and seasons greetings to all.

[hudsonchalmers]

I loved the army, missed it afterwards