Douglas Hall, 14th Baronet
Sir Douglas Basil Hall, 14th Baronet, KCMG (1 February 1909 – 8 April 2004) was a British colonial administrator. He served as the last Governor of the British Somaliland Protectorate before its independence, from 11 July 1959 to 26 June 1960. He was also a lifelong radio enthusiast.
Sir Douglas Hall, Bt, KCMG | |
|---|---|
| Governor of British Somaliland | |
| In office 1959–1960 | |
| Preceded by | Theodore Pike |
| Succeeded by | None, independence of State of Somaliland |
| Secretary for Native Affairs of Rhodesia | |
| In office 1956–1959 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 February 1909 |
| Died | 8 April 2004 (aged 95) |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch/service | Northern Rhodesia British Somaliland |
| Years of service | 1930 – 1971 |
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