James Alfred Davidson
British politician and diplomat (1922–2004) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Commander James Alfred Davidson OBE (22 March 1922 – 8 May 2004) was a British naval commander and diplomat. After serving during the Second World War, he joined the Commonwealth Relations Office where he held several posts in Cambodia, Brunei, Bangladesh and the British Virgin Islands. He was an honorary member of the Royal Numismatic Society.[1]
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James Alfred Davidson | |
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3rd Governor of the British Virgin Islands | |
In office 5 November 1978 – 7 November 1981 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Preceded by | Walter Wallace |
Succeeded by | David Barwick |
7th British High Commissioner to Brunei | |
In office January 1975 – 1978 | |
Preceded by | Peter Gautrey |
Succeeded by | Arthur Watson |
Personal details | |
Born | (1922-03-22)22 March 1922 Portsmouth, England |
Died | 8 May 2004(2004-05-08) (aged 82) United Kingdom |
Spouse |
Daphne Merritt (m. 1955) |
Children | 2 daughters and 2 stepsons |
Occupation | Military officer and diplomat |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch/service | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1939–1961 |
Rank | Commander |
Unit | HMS Hawkins (D86) HMS Inconstant (H49) HMS Calder (K349) HMS Rocket (H92) HMS Childers (R91) |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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