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Name: HUGHES, John Osborn
Death Date: 23.3.1914 Marakwet, murdered, 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 - 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
Gethin - 1909? - DC at Baringo - shortly after Gethin visited Baringo Hughes was murdered by his Indian assistant surgeon.