Patrick McKerron
Sir Patrick McKerron | |
|---|---|
McKerron, c. 1947 | |
| 1st Colonial Secretary of Singapore | |
| In office 1 April 1946 – 29 April 1950 | |
| Monarch | George VI |
| Governor | Franklin Gimson |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Wilfred Lawson Blythe |
| 10th British Resident to Brunei | |
| In office 1928–1931 | |
| Monarch | George V |
| Preceded by | Lucien Allen Arthur |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Carey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 May 1896 Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Died | 20 March 1964 (aged 67) London, United Kingdom |
| Spouse(s) |
Ernestine Bickford Pearce
(m. 1924)Majorie Mennedy Rettie
(m. 1933) |
| Parent |
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| Education | Fettes College |
| Alma mater | Aberdeen University |
| Occupation | Army officer and colonial administrator |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | British Army |
| Years of service | 1914–1919 1942–1946 |
| Rank | Brigadier |
| Unit | Gordon Highlanders 20th Punjab Infantry |
| Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Brigadier Sir Patrick Alexander Bruce McKerron, known as Patrick McKerron KBE CMG (6 May 1896 – 20 March 1964) was a British Army officer and colonial administrator. He joined the Malayan Civil Service in 1920 as Assistant Superintendent before retiring as Colonial Secretary of Singapore in 1950.