Fighting Men of Rhodesia ep143 | Lt Col Jeremy Strong MLM BCR | 1RLI 

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I was a "new boy" at Plumtree when you won the sword, Jeremy. Benjie Lobb gave us a "half day" holiday in recognition of your achievement. Thanks Jeremy !!

A very interesting tale. My eyes watered when he said 600 recruits stood up as he entered the hall, what an amazing achievement! I look forward to at least two more!!

It is indeed a great pleasure and privilege to listen to Lt Col Strong. Thank you very much to both of you!

Hannes and John,thank you for keeping the Rhodesian flame burning in our hearts.Interviews are brilliant shamwari's 👍

Salute and Respect, Sir. Great interview and an interesting talk on Sandhurst. I remember Lt.Col Strong from numerous Fire Force deployments, (I was on theAlo G.Cars) when he was then a Major, OC 3 Cdo and K-Car Fire Force commander respected by all and a great operator. Looking very much forward to the follow on interviews. Many thanks Sir, Hannes, John, Tony and crew for this interview. God Bless one and all.

Fascinating - and as a Brit I found it reassuring that the Colonel enjoyed his time at Sandhurst.

Respect Jeremy and thanks Hannes and John.

These interviews are so interesting to listen to. Tough times indeed

Huge respect to all of you for your contributions, your honesty combined respect and passion for a country that deserves better given the sacrifices you all made and your fallen brothers and sisters in arms

My father always spoke of you only with fondnest and with the greatest respect.Thank you for your service and your friendship with the Padre

Great interview Jerry and Hannes. Plumtree must have been a school of hard knocks!

Thank you Mr Strong for your time and mostly for sharing your life’s experiences with all of us .. makes me proud to be a Rhodesian. You made us Rhodesians prouder for your achievements . Much respect and gratitude sir ! Thank you Hannes for arranging this interview . Tatenda John for your brilliant videography .. brilliant as always ! 🙏🏻. Looking forward to hearing more from you Mr Strong !

Just always appreciate the retelling of growing-up childhood/school-going experiences in Rhodesia - have yet to hear a boring one!! And Sandhurst itself - must be goosebumps all the way; immensely enjoyed the presentation. Thank you.

Great hearing your voice, Jerry and many congrats on your outstanding career - thanks for making all us Rhodesians proud. PS - John/ Hannes the music introduction sounds funereal - what about the Saints??

Very amusing and entertaining. Thanks

Absolutely superb interview 😀😀👍

Bloody excellent

Fascinating. Part 2 soon please Well done Hannes and John

What a Great interview......never cut that man short ! Let him just talk.

Fantastic, that was really enjoyable. Cannot Waite for next chat.

Thanks

Thank you this is amaizing

Most entertaining talk. Part two please.

That was so interesting such awesome stories ...hope the next one is soon!!!!

My father was Major Dick Rogers ..a lawyer as well. He would be approximately 90 today if he had not died of cancer in his 40s. Enjoyed listening thankyou.

Hannes and Jeremy. Thank you for your first episode into this fascinating man and his life. I agree with others. The "quick stories" were what made this the most entertaining interview and I cannot WAIT for the next episode. How many people can lay claim to being selected as the best officer that Britain had to offer? No more than a handful of people alive today... What an unbelievable achievement! And all done in your first 21 years! Please tell us more!

Half through , what a wonderful chat

Lots of respect to Jerry. His nickname at Plumtree was Herc!

Something to be very proud of and what memories to have. I enjoyed the talk thoroughly.

Fantastic, as usual!

I loved hearing the detail of your early life and amazing career successes! No wonder my Jeremy felt such an affinity with you when he met you - going off to school so young and alone. I can't wait to hear about your career post Sandhurst. Much love, Rachel (Nikki's friend in Australia)

Brilliant thanks

An absolutely fascinating and interesting account of your early life and career Mr Strong! Greatly appreciated. Also, many thanks to Hannes for the interview.

what a legend , reconteur of note

Wow..... just wow! Can't wait to hear more! 🍻

Bloody brilliant.

@36mins in... I too had a conditional pass at the Officer Selection Board, that I would attend a 3 month course at the Army School of Education, as a serving Solider it was presumed I would need to be taught how to write an essay and be culturally broadened by being forced to attend an opera or two. It was easily the worst 3 months I spent in my career. And that was 2010!

Wow amazing! very entertaining haha different world back then forsure! Thanks for all the enjoyable stories

Brilliant stories 👏 👍

This was especially interesting for me, I went to REPS and remember "Mc Larow" as the head master. I was also a signaler in 3 commando where I spent time reporting to the then Major Strong.

I just finished watching this. I thoroughly enjoyed it, fascinating stuff !!! Thank you all for saving the history of the Fighting Men of Rhodesia !

Thanks to Hannes and John for continuing this series, and good on you for allowing the Colonel to talk freely. It's wonderful to hear a man of his vintage recall his experiences.

What an interesting interview, could listen all day

Wonderful interview, loved the stories! Looking forward to more.

Jerry I wonder if your mother knew mine,who was in the British army in India,Burma and Malaysia in ww2. She was Sister Mairi MacRae, later Mairi Edkins. Obviously too late to ask her but did she ever mention the name? Folks were Banket farmers. Incidentally I too started a fire secretly smoking

I remember the pride we at Plumtree felt when it was announced that Jerry Strong had been awarded the Sword of Honour at Sandhurst. A framed photo of him was on the cadet notice board for many years afterwards.

.....terrific 🥃😎

Would be interesting to find out how many Rhodies won SoH at Sandhurst. I think Lionel Dyke was also one

Colonel what house were you at Plummers.

Ah the Simbi ! Makes my heart skip ! I miss Rhodesia !

When is Part 2 coming ?

Hello John, just to let you know I’m getting a no stream message for this episode.

I'm sorry you did not spend more time talking about your war experience

No stream message ...🤔

Excellent, but makes me more pissed off I never chose Sandhurst over BSAP. Thanks Hannes and Jeremy.