Chris Schulenburg
Captain Chris Schulenburg | |
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Schulenburh (left) with prime minister Ian Smith and General John Hickman | |
| Nickname(s) | Schulie |
| Born | Union of South Africa |
| Allegiance | Rhodesia |
| Service | Rhodesian Army |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | Selous Scouts Rhodesian Special Air Service |
| Battles / wars | Rhodesian Bush War |
| Awards | |
Captain Christofel Ferdinand Schulenburg GCV SCR is a South-African born former Rhodesian Army soldier. He is one of only two recipients of the Grand Cross of Valour, Rhodesia's highest military honour and also received the Silver Cross of Rhodesia. Schulenburg received the Grand Cross of Valour in 1978 for an action in which he penetrated an enemy position before returning to his unit and leading a successful assault.