Ivor Brace
Sir Ivor Llewellyn Brace (September 1898 – 24 October 1952) was a Welsh soldier and barrister who later served as a colonial judge. In 1951, he became the first Chief Justice of the Combined Judiciary of Sarawak, North Borneo and Brunei. He served in this position until his death.
Sir Ivor Brace | |
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| 1st Chief Justice of the Combined Judiciary of Sarawak, North Borneo and Brunei | |
| In office 1 December 1951 – 24 October 1952 | |
| Nominated by | Sir Winston Churchill |
| Appointed by | George VI |
| Preceded by | Robert Yorke Hedges |
| Succeeded by | Sir Ernest Hillas Williams |
| 2nd Chief Justice of North Borneo | |
| In office 1945 – 30 November 1951 | |
| Nominated by | Clement Attlee |
| Appointed by | George VI |
| Preceded by | Charles Frederick Cunningham Macaskie |
| Succeeded by | Office abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ivor Llewellyn Brace September 1898 Abertillery, Gwent, Wales, United Kingdom |
| Died | 24 October 1952 (aged 54) Singapore General Hospital, Colony of Singapore |
| Citizenship | British |
| Nationality | Wales |
| Parent(s) | William Brace PC (Father) Nellie Humphreys (Mother) |
| Residence(s) | Monmouth, Gwent, Wales, United Kingdom |
| Alma mater | University College of South Wales and Monmouthshire London University |
| Occupation | Judge |
| Profession | Barrister |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch/service | British Army |
| Years of service | 1916–1919 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Unit | Royal Welch Fusiliers Welch Regiment |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
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