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Mr. Martin Mwitumwa

Citation

“He was honoured for remaining devoted and dedicated to duty, even after being abducted by Rhodesian Rebel soldiers following an exchange of fire on 18th September 1978, while serving as a Prison Officer at Katombora Reformatory School in Livingstone. He was tortured and later released after forty (40) days.”

Award Details
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Individual
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Event
African Freedom Day
Date Awarded
25 May 1989
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Award Type
Individual
Summary
GenderMale
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PosthumousNo
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