| Morgan | Cecil Buckley | | Major | MORGAN, CECIL BUCKLEY, Major, was born 18 November 1860, at Streatham, London, son of Thomas Morgan, FSA. He was educated at Dulwich College, and at Sandhurst; entered the West India Regiment 23 August 1884. He served in West Africa, 1892-93-95; took part in the operations on the Niger Territories, and was twice wounded. He married, on 13 June 1895, Maud Mary, daughter of Richard Keeling, and their children were: Hermione; Phyllis; Basil Morgan, Second Lieutenant, Hampshire Regiment, born in 1898; Evadue, and Donald, born in 1900. Major Morgan served in West Africa, 1897-98, taking part in the operations in Sierra Leone and in the Mendiland Expedition (severely wounded); commanded an Expedition up the Jong River. He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 29 December 1899], and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 9 January 1900]: "Cecil Buckley Morgan, Major, West India Regiment. In recognition of services in Sierra Leone". The Insignia were presented by Lady Cardew, wife of the Governor of Sierra Leone, at a parade of all the troops in garrison in review order 19 May 1900. He had been promoted Major 20 January 1898. Major Morgan served in the South African War, 1901-2, on the Staff, and as District Commandant, afterwards Administrator, No 9 Area. He took part in the operations in Cape Colony, 1901-2, and received the Queen's Medal with three clasps. He retired and joined the Reserve of Officers. Major Morgan served in the European War; became Temporary Lieutenant Colonel, and commanded the 22nd (Service) Battalion of the Durham Light Infantry, British Expeditionary Force. France. Lieutenant Colonel C B Morgan died on 29 March 1918, of a gunshot wound received in action. His son was killed in the same action.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | West India Regiment |
