Sir Henry Conway Belfield- British East Africa

[kallag]

Sir Henry Conway Belfield (KCMG, JP) was the Governor of the East Africa Protectorate (British East Africa, today Kenya) during WW1.

Concurrently, he filled the post of High Commissioner of Zanzibar during this period

He is pictured here (sitting) on the front lawn of Government house in Nairobi in about 1913.

I am trying to identify the person standing next to him but not having much luck.

Can any of the friends  perhaps offer some advice on the uniform worn by the soldier and possibly link him to any Unit(s) which may have had a presence in Nairobi at the time.

 Could it be that this man was assigned to the Governor's Office as a member of the Colonial Office personnel?

Any assistance will be appreciated

 

 

 

 

Edited 25 March , 2023 by kallag

[michaeldr]

Robert James McCLOUGHIN (McLoughin) http://www.bedfordregiment.org.uk/1stbn/1stbtnofficersdied.html

EDIT to add:- see also https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205385453

 

Edited 25 March , 2023 by michaeldr

[kallag]

This is astounding Michael..... I owe you a great debt of gratitude.

Just out of interest, did his uniform help in identifying him or was it the fact that he was assigned to the Governor's office that did the job?

Thank you very much indeed.

Kallag

 

  

[michaeldr]

28 minutes ago, kallag said:

Just out of interest, did his uniform help in identifying him

Yes. The aiguillette identified him as an ADC and his appointment appears in the London Gazette - see https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/28644/page/6785

Edited 25 March , 2023 by michaeldr

[kallag]

Thank you Michael..you have helped me a lot.

Kallag

 

[michaeldr]

 Pleased to have been able to assist