Gerald Henry Summers
British colonial governor
About Gerald Henry Summers
Lived 1885 – 1925 (aged 40). Gerald Henry Summers was a British.
Sir Gerald Henry Summers (12 October 1885 – 29 November 1925) was a British army officer and colonial administrator.
Biography
Gerald Henry Summers was born on 12 October 1885. He was educated at Bradfield College and the Royal Military College, Sandhurst. In 1904, he entered the army, and served with the Royal Sussex Regiment, the 93rd Burma Infantry and the 26th King George’s Own Light Cavalry.
He was made a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George in 1920 and a Knight Commander of the same order in the 1925 Birthday Honours.
On 17 August 1922, Summers was appointed Governor of British Somaliland, holding office until his death.
Family and death
In 1916, Summers married Margaret Frances Troath, daughter of Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas Swinburne. They had one son and one daughter.
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Who was Gerald Henry Summers?
British colonial governor (1885–1925)
When was Gerald Henry Summers born?
Gerald Henry Summers was born on 12 October 1885 in Danehill.
When did Gerald Henry Summers die?
Gerald Henry Summers died on 29 November 1925 in Horam.
What nationality was Gerald Henry Summers?
Gerald Henry Summers was British.
Sources & further reading
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