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R. W. H. Ballantyne

1896 – 1965

Ghanaian Police officer

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About R. W. H. Ballantyne

Lived 1896 – 1965 (aged 68).

Richard Waverley Head Ballantyne, CBE, COP (10 October 1896 – 1 August 1965) was a British police officer and was the Inspector General of Police of the Gold Coast Police Service from 21 May 1944 to 18 August 1948.

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Important facts

Born

10 October 1896

Birth century

19th century

Died

1 August 1965

Positions held

Inspector General of Police of the Ghana Police Service

Awards

Commander of the Order of the British Empire

Contemporaries

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Edward Bagnall Poulton

1856 – 1943

Zoologist

Ernest William Hobson

1856 – 1933

Mathematician

Ferdinand-Jean Darier

1856 – 1938

Physician

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1857 – 1922

Chemist

Frequently asked questions

Who was R. W. H. Ballantyne?

Ghanaian Police officer

When was R. W. H. Ballantyne born?

R. W. H. Ballantyne was born on 10 October 1896.

When did R. W. H. Ballantyne die?

R. W. H. Ballantyne died on 1 August 1965.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: R. W. H. Ballantyne

· Wikidata: Q16146508

· DBpedia: R. W. H. Ballantyne

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