Archibald Cochrane (politician)
Captain The Honourable Sir Archibald Douglas Cochrane, GCMG, KCSI, DSO & Bar (8 January 1885 – 16 April 1958) was a Scottish politician, naval officer, and colonial governor.
Captain The Honourable Sir Archibald Cochrane GCMG KCSI DSO & Bar | |
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| Governor of Burma | |
| In office 8 May 1936 – 6 May 1941 | |
| Preceded by | Sir Hugh Stephenson |
| Succeeded by | Sir Reginald Dorman-Smith |
| Member of Parliament for Dunbartonshire | |
| In office 17 March 1932 – 18 March 1936 | |
| Preceded by | John Thom |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Cassells |
| Member of Parliament for East Fife | |
| In office 29 October 1924 – 10 May 1929 | |
| Preceded by | James Duncan Millar |
| Succeeded by | James Duncan Millar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 January 1885 |
| Died | 16 April 1958 (aged 73) |
| Political party | Unionist Party |
| Relations | Sir Ralph Cochrane (brother) |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch/service | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1901–22 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Battles/wars | First World War |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Order & Bar Mentioned in dispatches (3) |
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