Arthur Vincent Aston
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Arthur Vincent Aston CMG MC | |
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British Adviser for Perak | |
In office 1946–1948 | |
Preceded by | Marcus Rex |
Succeeded by | James Innes Miller |
Personal details | |
Born | 1896 Chester, Cheshire, England |
Died | 1981 Wiltshire, England | (aged 84–85)
Spouse | Patricia Jane Williams |
Children | 2 |
Profession | Colonial Administrator |
Arthur Vincent Aston
Education and career
Aston was educated at
During his pre-war career, Aston served as the district officer of
After the war, Aston was the Resident Commissioner of Penang from 1948 to 1950 and 1950 to 1951.
Family
Aston married Patricia Williams and had two sons. He lived at the Mill House, Swallowcliffe, Wiltshire, England. He died in 1981.
Honours
Aston was decorated with the Military Cross in July 1917: "When acting as artillery liaison officer he took command of a body of infantry at a critical moment when their commander was wounded and the advance held up, and led them to the attack with great dash and promptitude, thereby enabling our advance to continue".[2]
In 1950 he was appointed Companion of the Order of St. Michael and St. George (CMG).[3]
References
- ^ "No. 29666". The London Gazette (Supplement). 13 July 1916. p. 6971.
- ^ "No. 30204". The London Gazette (Supplement). 24 July 1917. p. 7622.
- ^ "No. 38797". The London Gazette (Supplement). 2 January 1950. p. 4.