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Douglas James Smyth Crozier
Douglas James Smyth Crozier, Companion of the Order of St. Michael and St. George, CMG (20 March 1908 – 17 November 1976) was a British teacher, civil servant and the Director of Education (Hong Kong), Director of Education of Hong Kong. Biography Crozier was born in Ballinamallard, Ireland (island), Ireland (now part of Northern Ireland) on 20 March 1908. He arrived in Hong Kong around the 1930s as a history teacher at the Hong Kong government's Education Department (Hong Kong), Education Department and taught at the King's College (Hong Kong), King's College. He was a founding member of the Hong Kong Teacher's Association. He was a Captain in the 2nd Battery of the Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps. He was captured by the Japanese on Christmas Day, 1941 after fighting at Stanley during the Battle of Hong Kong, and was held as a prisoner of war. His wife and children were evacuated to Sydney. He spent four years imprisoned at the Argyle Street Camp, Argyle Street Officers' Camp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Companion Of The Order Of St
Companion may refer to: Relationships Currently * Any of several interpersonal relationships such as friend or acquaintance * A domestic partner, akin to a spouse * Sober companion, an addiction treatment coach * Companion (caregiving), a caregiver, such as a nurse assistant, paid to give a patient one-on-one attention Historically * A concubine, a long-term sexual partner not accorded the status of marriage * Lady's companion, a historic term for a genteel woman who was paid to live with a woman of rank or wealth * Companion cavalry, the elite cavalry of Alexander the Great * Foot Companion, the primary type of soldier in the army of Alexander the Great * Companions of William the Conqueror, those who took part in the Norman conquest of England * Muhammad's companions, the Sahaba, the friends who surrounded the prophet of Islam Film and television * Companion (''Doctor Who''), a character who travels with the Doctor in the TV series ''Doctor Who'' * Companion (''Firefly''), a t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |