Edgar Ord Laird

Edgar Ord Laird
Edgar Ord Laird in 1964
3rd British High Commissioner to Brunei
In office
9 December 1963 – 1965
MonarchElizabeth II
Preceded byAngus Mackintosh
Succeeded byFernley Webber
Personal details
Born(1915-11-16)16 November 1915
Northumberland, England
Died1992 (aged 77–78)
Alma materEmmanuel College (BA)
OccupationMilitary officer and diplomat
Military service
Branch/service British Army
Years of service1939–1946
RankMajor
UnitRoyal Engineers
Battles/warsWorld War II

Major Edgar Ord Laird CMG MBE (16 November 1915 – 1992), sometimes referred to as Awang E.O. Laird,[1] was a diplomat and formerly the British High Commissioner to Brunei.[2]

  1. ^ "Sambutan Hari Jadi Baginda Queen" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 17 June 1964. pp. 1, 8.
  2. ^ Britain, Great (1966). The London Gazette. H.M. Stationery Office. p. 7568.