Patrick McKerron
Patrick McKerron | |
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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 | Eric Pretty |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Carey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 May 1896 |
| 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 |
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Brigadier Sir Patrick Alexander Bruce McKerron (6 May 1896 – 20 March 1964) was a British military officer and colonial administrator who served as the British resident to Brunei from 1928 to 1931 and later became the first Colonial Secretary of Singapore, holding the post from 1946 to 1950.