Douglas Kendrew

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Major General Sir Douglas Kendrew, KCMG, CB, CBE, DSO & Three Bars, was Governor of Western Australia from 1963 to 1973. He was a very successful and well-liked Governor, whose term was extended twice. He had a distinguished Army career, culminating in appointment as Head of the British Defence Staff at the British High Commission in Canberra. During World War II his leadership and bravery saw the very rare distinction of being appointed a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order and three Bars.

Government offices
Preceded by Lieutenant-General Sir Charles Gairdner	Governor of Western Australia 1963–1973	Succeeded by Air Commodore Sir Hughie Edwards