Chris Schulenburg

Captain

Chris Schulenburg

Nickname(s)Schulie
BornUnion of South Africa
AllegianceRhodesia
Service / branchRhodesian Army
RankCaptain
UnitSelous Scouts
Rhodesian Special Air Service
Battles / warsRhodesian Bush War
AwardsGrand Cross of Valour (Rhodesia) GCV Silver Cross of Rhodesia SCR

Captain Chris F. 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.