John Reddaway

John Reddaway CMG, OBE (12 April 1916 – 25 June 1990) was a diplomat who served as Deputy Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, 1960-68.

He was born in Ilford and educated at Ilford County High School and the University of Reading.

Career: Colonial Administrative Service, Cyprus, 1938; Imperial Defence College, 1954; Administrative Secretary, Cyprus, 1957-60; Deputy Commissioner-General, United Nations Relief and Works Agency, 1960-8; Director-General, Arab-British Centre, London, 1970-80.

He was awarded the OBE in 1957 and the CMG in 1959.