Sir Alexander Waddell | |
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4th Governor of Sarawak | |
In office 23 February 1960 โ 15 September 1963 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Preceded by | Anthony Abell |
Succeeded by | Office abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | Eassie, Angus, Scotland | 8 November 1913
Died | 14 June 1999 Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom | (aged 85)
Spouse |
Jean Margot Lesbia Masters
(m. 1949) |
Alma mater | University of Edinburgh (MA) |
Profession | Diplomat |
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Military service | |
Branch/service | ![]() |
Years of service | 1942โ1944 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Unit | Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Sir Alexander Nicol Anton Waddell KCMG DSC (8 November 1913 โ 14 June 1999) was a British colonial administrator and governor who became the fourth Governor of Sarawak from 1960 to 1963,[1][2] and Colonial Secretary of the Gambia from 1952 to 1957.[3][4]