Edgar Ord Laird | |
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3rd British High Commissioner to Brunei | |
In office 9 December 1963 – 1965 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Preceded by | Angus Mackintosh |
Succeeded by | Fernley Webber |
Personal details | |
Born | Northumberland, England | 16 November 1915
Died | 1992 (aged 77–78) |
Alma mater | Emmanuel College (BA) |
Occupation | Military officer and diplomat |
Military service | |
Branch/service | British Army |
Years of service | 1939–1946 |
Rank | Major |
Unit | Royal Engineers |
Battles/wars | World 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]