| David Rose | |
|---|---|
| 2nd Governor General of Guyana | |
| In office 16 December 1966 – 10 November 1969 |
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| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | Forbes Burnham |
| Preceded by | Richard Luyt |
| Succeeded by | Edward Luckhoo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 April 1923 British Buiana |
| Died | 10 November 1969 London, England |
Sir David James Gardiner Rose GCMG CVO MBE OE (April 10, 1923 – November 10, 1969) was raised in Mahaica in British Guiana and was educated at Mount St Mary's College in England. Returning to British Guiana following World War II, the newly wed David Rose joined the colonial police force and later became Assistant Commissioner of Police (Crime). In 1960-61 he was appointed as defense officer to the Federal Government of the West Indies Federation [1] in Trinidad. Following the breakup of the Federation, between 1964 and 1966, he was the Administrator of Antigua.[2] He was then transferred to a newly independent Guyana, where he served as Governor General from 1966 to 1969. He died in an accident while visiting London. The honours he received included the Colonial Police Medal with bar for gallantry, and the highest award of Guyana, the Order of Excellence, which was awarded posthumously in 1970.
| Government offices | ||
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| Preceded by Richard Luyt |
Governor General of Guyana 1966 – 1969 |
Succeeded by Edward Luckhoo |