Alexander Nicol Anton Waddell
Sir Alexander Nicol Anton Waddell KCMG DSC (8 November 1913 – 14 June 1999) was a British colonial administrator and governor who became the fourth Governor of Sarawak from 1960 to 1963, and Colonial Secretary of the Gambia from 1952 to 1957.
His Excellency Sir Alexander Waddell KCMG DSC | |
|---|---|
| 4th Governor of Sarawak | |
| In office 23 February 1960 – 15 September 1963 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Preceded by | Anthony Abell |
| Succeeded by | Office abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Alexander Nicol Anton Waddell 8 November 1913 Eassie, Angus, Scotland |
| Died | 14 June 1999 (aged 85) Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom |
| Spouse |
Jean Margot Lesbia Masters
(m. 1949) |
| Alma mater | University of Edinburgh (MA) |
| Profession | Diplomat |
| Signature | |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Royal Australian Navy |
| Years of service | 1942–1944 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit | Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
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