Bruce Greatbatch
British Governor of the Seychelles from 1969 to 1973 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sir Bruce Greatbatch, KCVO, CMG, MBE, KStJ (10 June 1917 – 20 July 1989)[1] was a British Colonial Service officer and soldier who concluded his career as Governor of the Seychelles from 1969 to 1973.
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Sir Bruce Greatbatch | |
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![]() Sir Bruce Greatbatch in 1970 | |
Governor of the Seychelles | |
In office 1969–1973 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Prime Minister | Sir James Mancham |
Preceded by | Sir Hugh Norman-Walker |
Succeeded by | Colin Allan |
Personal details | |
Born | (1917-06-10)10 June 1917 |
Died | 20 July 1989(1989-07-20) (aged 72) |
Nationality | British |
Alma mater | University of Oxford |
Civilian awards | Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George Member of the Order of the British Empire |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch/service | Royal West African Frontier Force |
Years of service | 1940–1945 |
Rank | Captain |
Battles/wars | Second World War |
Military awards | Mentioned in Despatches |
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