Charlie Aust
Lieutenant Colonel John Charles Wyatt Aust MLM, commonly known as Charlie Aust (1942 – 15 November 2017) was a Rhodesian military commander. He was born in Enkeldoorn, Southern Rhodesia and was the last commanding officer of the Rhodesian Light Infantry (RLI).
John Charles Wyatt Aust | |
|---|---|
Aust at the RLI's final parade in 1980 | |
| Nickname(s) | Charlie Aust |
| Born | 1942 Enkeldoorn, Southern Rhodesia |
| Died | 15 November 2017 (aged 74–75) England |
| Allegiance | Rhodesia and Nyasaland, Rhodesia |
| Service | Rhodesian Army |
| Years of service | 1961–1980 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit | Rhodesian Light Infantry |
| Commands held | Rhodesian Light Infantry |
| Battles/wars | Rhodesian Bush War |
| Awards | |
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.