4th Rhodesian Afrikan Rifles

The Fourth Rhodesian Angolan Rifles is a regiment in the Rhodesian Army which has seen action in 5 different wars. It was formed because of a sudden increase in border violence on Rhodesian-Zimbabwe border. It was formed by Ethan Chapman on May 5, 2005 as a successor unit to the First Rhodesian Angolan Rifles. On May 25, Ethan relinquished command to Joshua Gates. It was disbanded by order of the President on October 5, 2040, it served for 35 years.
==History==
The fourth was created on May 5, 2005 because of a sudden need for troops on the borders due to ZPNU attacks on the borders. 
====Zimbabwe Border Crisis====
The Zimbabwe Border Crisis was the main reason for the creation of the fourth. They were involved in every major battle of the crisis. After 5 years on the border they were finally pulled off the border.
====Bosnia War Involvement====
In 2011 they were called for service in the Bosnia War for three years. They were assigned to the Third Army. During their three years of service they were involved in Operation Ghost Zone, Siege of Buchava, and the Battle of Mesdava. 
====Rhodesian-Zimbabwe War====
During the Rhodesian-Zimbabwe War they were involved in the Battle of Hell Canyon which was one of the most important battles of the war because it shortened the war by months. For their actions at Hell Canyon they were awarded the Presidential Unit Citation and the Valorous Unit Award.
====Congo Crisis====
The fourth were sent as a peacekeeping mission to Congo but were only there for four months. During their time in the Congo they prevented 15 different massacres from happening to the civilian population.
====Serbian-Croatian War====
The fourth were sent to Croatia as a volunteer force to help the State of Croatia. They got there on October 15, 2037 and were involved in the last two important battles, the 2nd Battle of Donsk and the Battle of Sebenca. During the Battle of Sebenca for their heroism they were awarded the Croatian Legion of Honor, Grand Cross Grade.
==Decorations==
The fourth has been awarded multiple awards by different countries. The fourth also is the unit with the most amount of Medals of Honor awarded as of 2020.Pie, Johnathan. 4th Rhodesian Angolan Rifles. Aug. 2020, rhodesianarmyarchives.gov/4thrar.
====Unit Decorations====
Ribbon	Award 	Year 	Notes
 	Presidential Unit Citation (Rhodesia) (Army)	10/30/2019	for service for Hell Canyon
 	Presidential Unit Citation (Rhodesia) (Army)	12/4/2022 	for service in Congo
 	Valorous Unit Award (Rhodesia) (Army) 	10/30/2019	for service for Hell Canyon
 	Legion of Honor (Croatia) (Army) 	2040 	for service for Sebenca
==See also==
*1st Rhodesian Angolan Rifles Regiment
*14th Rhodesian Light Infantry
==References==
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