George Wisdom

George Evan Cameron Wisdom (24 December 1899 – 25 May 1958) was a British colonial administrator who served as Resident Commissioner of the British Crown Colony of Malacca, Federation of Malaya, from 1949 to 1954.

Early life and education Wisdom was born on 24 December 1899, the son of George Wisdom and Ethel Evans. He was educated at Prince Edward School, Salisbury, Southern Rhodesia and Oxford University.

Career After serving with the Royal Air Force during World War I in Europe between 1917 and 1920, Wisdom joined the British Colonial Service and was an officer in government administration for 18 years in the Gold Coast. In 1937, Wisdom was serving as Lieutenant in the Gold Coast Defence Force. During World War II, he served in North Africa and the Far East from 1942 to 1945, and reached the rank of Colonel. He remained in the post until he retired from the service in 1954.

Personal life and death Wisdom married Dorothea Rodwell in 1927 and they had two sons.

Honours Wisdom was appointed Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) in the 1954 New Year Honours.