Henry Gurney
Sir Henry Lovell Goldsworthy Gurney KCMG KStJ (27 June 1898 – 6 October 1951) was a British colonial administrator who served in various posts throughout the British Empire. Gurney was killed by communist insurgents during the Malayan Emergency, while serving as high commissioner in the Federation of Malaya.
Sir Henry Gurney KCMG KStJ | |
|---|---|
| British High Commissioner in Malaya | |
| In office 1 October 1948 – 6 October 1951 | |
| Preceded by | Sir Edward Gent |
| Succeeded by | Field Marshal Sir Gerald Templer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 June 1898 Poughill, Bude, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom |
| Died | 6 October 1951 (aged 53) Fraser's Hill, Pahang, Federation of Malaya |
| Manner of death | Assassination |
| Spouse | Lady Isabel Lowther Weir |
| Education | Winchester College |
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