Sir Rohan Delacombe | |
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20th Governor of Victoria | |
In office 8 May 1963 – 24 May 1974 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Preceded by | Sir Dallas Brooks |
Succeeded by | Sir Henry Winneke |
Personal details | |
Born | St. Julian's, Malta | 25 October 1906
Died | 10 November 1991 Shrewton, Wiltshire, England | (aged 85)
Resting place | St Mary's Church, Shrewton, Wiltshire, England |
Nationality | British |
Spouse(s) | Joyce, Lady Delacombe |
Nickname | "Jumbo" |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch/service | British Army |
Years of service | 1926–1962 |
Rank | Major General |
Unit | Royal Scots |
Commands | British Sector in Berlin 52nd (Lowland) Infantry Division 5th Infantry Brigade 2nd Battalion, Royal Scots 8th Battalion, Royal Scots |
Battles/wars | Arab revolt in Palestine Second World War |
Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire Companion of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Order Knight of Justice of the Order of St John Mentioned in despatches |
Major General Sir Rohan Delacombe, KCMG, KCVO, KBE, CB, DSO, KStJ (25 October 1906 – 10 November 1991) was a senior British Army officer. After he retired from the army, he was the last British-born Governor of Victoria, Australia from 1963 to 1974.