About John Guthrie Ward
Lived 1909 – 1991 (aged 81). John Guthrie Ward was a diplomat.
Sir John (Guthrie) Ward GCMG (3 March 1909 – 12 January 1991) was a British diplomat. He was Ambassador to Argentina from 1957 to 1961, and Ambassador to Italy from 1962 to 1966.
Ward was appointed a Companion of the Order of Saint Michael and Saint George (CMG) in the 1947 New Year Honours, promoted to Knight Commander of the Order (KCMG) in the 1956 Birthday Honours, and further promoted to Knight Grand Cross of the Order (GCMG) in the 1967 New Year Honours.
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British diplomat
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John Guthrie Ward was born on 3 March 1909.
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John Guthrie Ward died on 12 January 1991.
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John Guthrie Ward was a diplomat.
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