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Name: USHER, Cyril George MC* (Capt.)
Birth Date: 1892 Clifton, Bristol
Death Date: 13 June 1968 Mombasa
First Date: 1920
Profession: Appointed a DC in 1920. DC Kilifi in 1939. Kenya Admin for 22 years with frequent secondment to Judicial Dept. and Public Comms.
Area: Kilifi, Mombasa, Nairobi, 1922 Malindi, 1925 Kismayu, 1930 Red 31 has Capt. G.G. Usher, Mombasa
Married: In London 1923 Dorothy Margaret Worsfold b. 27.6.1893, d. 22.3.1971 Nairobi
Children: Elizabeth (Blair)
Book Reference: Staff 39, Who's Who, KAD, Red 25, Red 31, Hut, Colonial, Red 22, O&C, Dominion, Gazette
War Service: WW1 - Capt, WW2 - Lt.-Col. South Wales Bord.
School: Westminster School and Christ Church, Oxford 1912-14
General Information:
They were the last British official family to leave Jubaland when it was handed over to Italy.
KAD 1922 - Administration Cadet, Malindi
Dominion - District Officer - 1930
Gazette 21/7/1920 - Arrived on 1st Appointment - Asst. District Commissioner - 10/7/1920
Gazette - 10/8/1921 - Register of Voters - Kikuyu Area - Cyril George Usher - ADC - Kiambu London
Gazette -16/8/1917 - MC - For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of his company. He successfully withdrew his men at a critical time. He has previously done fine work.
Gazette 6 Dec 1938 Ukamba Voters List expunged
Barnes Langata cem, Nairobi :n loving / memory / Dorothy / Margaret / Usher / nee Worsfold / 27.6.1893 - 22.3.1971 / St John 1 1-14
Played Ass. football for Christ Church and rugby for Clifton club. Also a cricketer.
Gazette 14 May 1971 wife's probate