William F.S. Edwards

Edwards was educated at Christ's Hospital, a notable public school with a royal charter, located to the south of Horsham in West Sussex.

[4][5] Per the words contained in the official (Kenya) Gazette, his appointment orders extended to the Uganda Protectorate "Prisons" system.

[6] Considered an "indefatigable worker, a stickler for efficiency [and] a stern disciplinarian," Edwards was a leader who represented and protected the strategic interests of the then British Empire in colonial East Africa.

[1] Military leadership over civilian police forces in colonial territory was typical under British rule.

[7] Edwards commanded Port Amelia Force (PAMFORCE) that opposed German incursions into Portuguese East Africa (current Mozambique).

Approaching Budleigh Salterton - geograph.org.uk - 2926902, close to where Edwards was born in East Budleigh, Devon
Christ's Hospital School - Quadrangle and Big School, where Edwards attended school in his early education
120+ year picture of Brig General William FS Edwards - commonly known as Brig General WFS Edwards
Lettow's surrender to Edwards at Abercorn.
Bundesarchiv Bild 105-DOA3056, A German post, "Schutztruppe".