William Andrew Cuscaden
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William Andrew Cuscaden ISO, KPM (1853 — 5 August 1936) was the Inspector-General of Police in the Straits Settlements Police Force.[1][2][3] He was also capped once for the Ireland national rugby union team.[4]
William Andrew Cuscaden | |
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William Andrew Cuscaden | |
| Inspector-General of the Straits Settlements Police | |
| In office 1906–1914 | |
| Preceded by | E G Pennefather |
| Succeeded by | A R Chancellor |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1853 |
| Died | 5 August 1936 |
| Profession | Police officer |
Early life and education
Cuscaden attended Trinity College Dublin. After leaving the college, he joined the 4th Royal Dublin Fusiliers, where he became the Instructor of Musketry.[5][6]
Career
He joined the Gold Coast Constabulary in 1879. In 1880, he became the Assistant District Commissioner of Lagos.[5]
In 1883, Cuscaden was appointed Chief Inspector in the Straits Settlements Police Force. In the following year, he was appointed Assistant Superintendent. In 1905, he became the Inspector-General of the Straits Settlements.[5] He retired from the position in 1913 and left the colony on 2 September 1913.[7] After his retirement, he was replaced by A. R. Chancellor.[8]
During World War I, he resumed his position as an Instructor of Musketry.[5] Cuscaden Road was named after him on 7 June 1921.[9]
Personal life and death
He was married to Maria Christina Cuscaden,[10] and together they had four sons, G. P. Cuscaden, the Chief Police Officer of Selangor, R. L. Cuscaden, W. L. Cuscaden and Norman Henry Dawson Cuscaden.[11] After his retirement, he moved to Westbourne Grove in Paddington, London.[11][12]
He died on 5 August 1936.[13]
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