James Richard Henry Burns | |
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Commissioner Burns in 1967 | |
Commissioner of Police | |
In office 12 August 1966 – 1975 | |
Monarchs |
Omar Ali Saifuddien III Hassanal Bolkiah |
Deputy | Jaya Rajid |
Preceded by | Alexander Slater |
Succeeded by | Jaya Rajid |
Personal details | |
Born | 31 December 1916 England, United Kingdom |
Died | 26 December 2002 United Kingdom | (aged 85)
Spouse | Rosamund Ward |
Education | Eastbourne College |
Police career | |
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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 nobleman and 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.
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]
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]
James Richard Henry Burns | |
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Commissioner Burns in 1967 | |
Commissioner of Police | |
In office 12 August 1966 – 1975 | |
Monarchs |
Omar Ali Saifuddien III Hassanal Bolkiah |
Deputy | Jaya Rajid |
Preceded by | Alexander Slater |
Succeeded by | Jaya Rajid |
Personal details | |
Born | 31 December 1916 England, United Kingdom |
Died | 26 December 2002 United Kingdom | (aged 85)
Spouse | Rosamund Ward |
Education | Eastbourne College |
Police career | |
Country | ![]() ![]() |
Department | ![]() ![]() |
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 nobleman and 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.
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]
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]