James Richard Henry Burns
James Richard Henry Burns | |
|---|---|
 Commissioner Burns in 1967 | |
| Commissioner of Police | |
| In office 12 August 1966 – 1975 | |
| Monarchs | Omar Ali Saifuddien III Hassanal Bolkiah |
| Deputy | Pengiran Jaya |
| Preceded by | Alexander Slater |
| Succeeded by | Pengiran Jaya |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 31 December 1916 England, United Kingdom |
| Died | 26 December 2002 (aged 85) United Kingdom |
| Spouse | Rosamund Ward |
| Education | Eastbourne College |
| Police career | |
| Country |  Malaysia Brunei |
| Department |  Royal Malaysia Police Royal Brunei Police Force |
| Service years | 1937–1966 (Malaysia) 1966–1975 (Brunei) |
| Rank | Senior Assistant Commissioner (Malaysia) Commissioner (Brunei) |
James Richard Henry Burns CBE (31 December 1916 – 26 December 2002) or also referred to as J. R. H. Burns,[1] was a British police officer from England who served in several high-ranking positions which included being a member of the Brunei Privy Council and Brunei Police Commissioner.
Biography
[edit]Burns is born in England, on 31 December 1916.[2] He was educated at Eastbourne College,[3] and would go on to marry Rosamund Jackson (née Ward). He commenced his tenure with the Federated Malay States (FMS) Police in 1937, progressing through various ranks: Assistant Superintendent by 1940, Superintendent by 1950, Assistant Commissioner of Police for the Federation of Malaya by 1953, and finally, Senior Assistant Commissioner by 1957.[4][5]
Burns served as an RBPF Commissioner from 12 August 1966 until 15 August 1975.[4] During his tenure, he also became a member of the Privy Council.[6] On 16 March 1967, he attended the graduation of 39 recruits at the police headquarters in Brunei Town.[7] Later that year in August, he would visit the 150 recruits training at the Royal Malaysian Police training academy in Kuala Lumpur.[8]
Burns passed away on 26 December 2002, in the United Kingdom.[4]
Honours
[edit]Burns was bestowed the Manteri title Yang Dimuliakan (The Exalted One) Pehin Datu Pahlawan Diraja on 19 April 1973.[9] He also received other titles such as Dato Seri Pahlawan, and other awards of recognition during his lifetime service to the Brunei government.[4] Additionally, he has been known to have the following honours:[10][6][11]
National
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE; 1962)
King's Police Medal (KPM; 1953)[3]
Colonial Police Medal (CPM; 1947)[3]
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Foreign
- Brunei:
Order of Pahlawan Negara Brunei First Class (PSPNB; 1971) – Dato Seri Pahlawan
Order of Setia Negara Brunei Second Class (DSNB) – Dato Setia
Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Medal (PHBS)[12]
Meritorious Service Medal (PJK)
- Malaysia:
Companion of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (JMN)
- Perak:
- Meritorious Service Medal (PJK)[2]
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References
[edit]- ^ Great Britain Colonial Office (1951). The Colonial Office List. H.M. Stationery Office. p. 253.
- ^ a b Leaders of Malaya and Who's who. Solai Press. 1959. p. 37.
- ^ a b c Great Britain Colonial Office (1957). The Colonial Office List. H.M. Stationery Office. p. 295.
- ^ a b c d Horton, A.V.M (1 January 2006). "Negara Brunei Darussalam: obituaries 2006". www.thefreelibrary.com. Borneo Research Bulletin. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ The Colonial Office List, Comprising Historical and Statistical Information Respecting the Colonial Empire, List of Officers Serving in the Colonies, Etc. H.M. Stationery Office. 1961. p. 286.
- ^ a b A Year Book of the Commonwealth. H.M. Stationery Office. 1974. p. 450. ISBN 978-0-11-580141-9.
- ^ "39 Orang Rekrut2 Polis Di-Raja Brunei" (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). 22 March 1967. pp. 4–5. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ "Rekrut2 Pulis berlepas ka-Malaysia Barat" (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). 2 August 1967. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ "Pendekatan Mengenai Istiadat Mengurniakan Gelaran Di Negara Brunei Darussalam" (PDF). Pelita Brunei (in Malay). 14 July 2004. p. 11. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
- ^ "Negara Brunei Darussalam: obituary 2009. - Free Online Library". www.thefreelibrary.com. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
- ^ Brunei (1977). Annual Report - State of Brunei. p. 503.
- ^ "96 di-kurniakan bintang2 dan pingat2" (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). 16 April 1969. p. 8. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- People educated at Eastbourne College
- British expatriates in Brunei
- English expatriates in Malaysia
- Members of the Privy Council of Brunei
- Bruneian police officers
- Malaysian police officers
- British police officers
- 1916 births
- 2002 deaths
- English people
- Commanders of the Order of the British Empire
- Companions of the Order of the Defender of the Realm