Walter Ian James Wallace
British diplomat
About Walter Ian James Wallace
Lived 1905 – 1993 (aged 87). Walter Ian James Wallace was a civil Service (United Kingdom), known for Colonial Office.
Walter Ian James Wallace (18 December 1905 – 17 December 1993) was Assistant Undersecretary of State at the Colonial Office (1962–66). He was Chief Secretary to the Government of Burma (1946–47).
Early life Wallace was born on 18 December 1905, the eldest son of David Wallace of Sandgate, Kent. He was educated at Bedford Modern School and St Catharine's College, Cambridge. and was made a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George in 1957.
Family life In 1940 Wallace married Olive Mary, fourth daughter of Colonel Charles William Spriggs of Southsea. His wife predeceased him in 1973. Wallace died on 17 December 1993.
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British diplomat (1905-1993)
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Walter Ian James Wallace was born on 18 December 1905.
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Walter Ian James Wallace died on 17 December 1993.
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Walter Ian James Wallace was a civil Service (United Kingdom).
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Walter Ian James Wallace was known for Colonial Office.
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