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Name: HUGHES, John Osborn
Birth Date: 1884
Death Date: 23.3.1914 Campi Baridi between Marakwet and Sergoit, murdered, rifle wounds, buried near Marakwet
First Date: 1912
Last Date: 1914
Profession: ADC
Area: HBEA 1912 ADC, Baringo, 1914 Kericho
Book Reference: HBEA, Gethin, Hut, Gazette, Leader14, Red Book 1912
General Information:
Gethin - DC at Baringo - shortly after Gethin visited Baringo Hughes was murdered by his Indian assistant surgeon. It seems that the doctor was due for and had requested leave. Hughes refused this request, which worried the doctor, who a few days later again applied. This time he went armed. Hughes again refused and the doctor shot him dead. I think he was found insane, but it was a horrible tragedy.
Gazette - 22/4/14 - Obituary - J.O. Hughes - Asst. DC Marakwet who died 23/3/14 whilst on tour. Joined the service in 1910 - a capable and efficient young officer.
Red Book 1912 - Naivasha Province - Asst. DC at Baringo
Gazette 1/6/1910 - Arrived on 1st Appointment - Asst. Dist. Commr. - 7/5/1910
Gazette 1/8/1913 - Arrived on 1st Appointment - Asst. District Commissioner - 11/7/1913