Patrick McKerron joined the Malayan Civil Service in 1920 as Assistant Superintendent before retiring as Colonial Secretary of Singapore in 1950.
13 Facts About Patrick McKerron
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Patrick McKerron was educated in Fettes College and Aberdeen University.
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Patrick McKerron was transferred to Indian Army servicing with the 20th Punjab Regiment in the Punjab and on the North West Frontier.
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Patrick McKerron joined the Malayan Civil Service in 1920 was appointed as acting assistant superintendent in the Monopolies Department.
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In February 1939, Patrick McKerron was in charge of the Manpower Bureau for voluntary service for Malaya.
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Patrick McKerron was later appointed as press censor in September 1939.
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In 1940, Patrick McKerron was appointed as member of the advisory committee on the formation and organisation of Defence Corps in Singapore.
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Patrick McKerron retired on 29 April 1950 as colonial secretary and handed over to J D M Smith, whom became the acting colonial secretary.
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Patrick McKerron was later the President of the Association of British Malaya in 1953.
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Patrick McKerron was invested with Companion of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George in 1945 in recognition of his work in the Malayan Planning Unit during the war in Malaya.
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Patrick McKerron was born in Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom on 6 May 1896.
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Patrick McKerron is the eldest son of Professor and Mrs R G McKerron.
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Patrick McKerron has a son and a daughter from his marriage.