About James Orr
Lived 1917 – 2008 (aged 90). James Orr was a British police officer.
James Bernard Vivian Orr CVO (19 November 1917 – 14 June 2008 ) was a police officer and Private Secretary to the Duke of Edinburgh from 1957 to 1970.
Orr was educated at Harrow School, and Gordonstoun School, and the Royal Military College, Sandhurst.
He joined the British South Africa Police in 1939,
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Who was James Orr?
British colonial police officer (1917-2008)
When was James Orr born?
James Orr was born on 19 November 1917.
When did James Orr die?
James Orr died on 14 June 2008.
What was James Orr's occupation?
James Orr was a police officer.
What nationality was James Orr?
James Orr was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Orr (courtier)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Orr. https://biography.guide/james-orr-police-officer/
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