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Henry Abel Smith
British Army officer and Governor of Queensland (1900–1993) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with Abel Henry Smith.
Colonel Sir Henry Abel Smith, KCMG, KCVO, DSO, KStJ (8 March 1900 – 24 January 1993) was a British Army officer who served as Governor of Queensland, Australia. He married Lady May Cambridge, a niece of Queen Mary, consort of King George V.
Quick Facts 17th Governor of Queensland, Monarch ...
Sir Henry Abel Smith | |
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17th Governor of Queensland | |
In office 18 March 1958 – 18 March 1966 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Premier | Sir Frank Nicklin |
Preceded by | Sir John Lavarack |
Succeeded by | Sir Alan Mansfield |
Personal details | |
Born | 8 March 1900 St George Hanover Square, London, England |
Died | 24 January 1993(1993-01-24) (aged 92) Barton Lodge, Winkfield, Berkshire, England |
Resting place | Royal Burial Ground, Frogmore |
Spouse | |
Children | Anne Abel Smith Richard Abel Smith Elizabeth Wise |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch/service | British Army |
Years of service | 1919–1950 |
Rank | Colonel |
Unit | Royal Horse Guards |
Commands | 2nd Household Cavalry Regiment |
Battles/wars | Second World War |
Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order Distinguished Service Order |
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