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Name: MORRIS, Herbert Humphrey de Bohun (Capt.)

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Birth Date: 1.9.1874 Bridgnorth, Shropshire

Death Date: 7.4.1903 Gumburru, Somalia

First Date: 1903

Last Date: 1903

Profession: KAR

Book Reference: Moyse

General Information:

KAR - Campaign against the Mad Mullah - Killed at the battle of Gumburu 17/4/1903
Nat Probate Calendar says he d. 7 April
Plaque in former All Saints Church, Bedford High School for Girls, Bromham Road, Bedford -  "In loving memory of Captain Herbert Humphrey de Bohun Morris, The Buffs East Kent Regiment attached to The King's African Rifles, 2nd son of Col. G.T. Morris late B.S.C. who was killed at Gumburru Somaliland 17 April 1903 whilst fighting in Col. Plunkett's gallant stand against the Mullah's forces. Born 1st September 1874."

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