Alexander Nicol Anton Waddell

Sir Alexander Nicol Anton Waddell (8 November 1913 – 14 June 1999) was a British colonial administrator and governor who became the fourth Governor of Sarawak from 1960 to 1963, and Colonial Secretary of the Gambia from 1952 to 1957.

Early life and education Born on 8 November 1913 at Eassie, Angus, he was the youngest child of the Rev. Alexander Waddell, who was the Church of Scotland minister in Eassie for over 40 years. and Edinburgh University, where he earned his M.A. He then attended Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge.

Career

Motivated by a missionary from Nyasaland residing in the manse, he enlisted in the Colonial Service as a cadet in 1937, and was assigned to the British Solomon Islands Protectorate (BSIP) as an administrative cadet. He joined the BSIP defense force in 1942 and held the rank of district officer until the following year. During the Second World War, he served as a Lieutenant in the Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve for two years, from 1942 to 1944. Additionally, he served as a sub-lieutenant before becoming an acting Lieutenant in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). Sir Alexander and Lady Waddell disembarked with the Private Secretary, G.T. Barnes from the Bentong onto the Astana barge in tow. They arrived in Pangkalan Batu. After inspecting the Guard of honour stationed in front of the Brooke Memorial, Sir Alexander—dressed in formal dress—was given a presentation by the Chief Secretary, along with several others. The Chief Justice administered the Oath of office and the Chief Secretary read the Commission appointing him in the Council Chamber.

Honours During World War II in 1944, Waddell got the Distinguished Service Cross and was welcomed by the Queen Elizabeth (now Queen mother) at Buckingham Palace upon his return to the United Kingdom. In June 1959, it was declared that he had been awarded the C.M.G. and later promoted to Order of St Michael and St George (K.C.M.G.).