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.
James Richard Henry Burns | |
|---|---|
 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 (aged 85) United Kingdom |
| Spouse | Rosamund Ward |
| Education | Eastbourne College |
| Police career | |
| Country |  Malaysia Brunei |
| Department |  Royal Malaysia Police Royal Brunei Police Force |
| Service years | 1937–1966 (Malaysia) 1966–1975 (Brunei) |
| Rank | Senior Assistant Commissioner (Malaysia) Commissioner (Brunei) |
Biography edit
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]
Honours edit
Burns was bestowed the manteri title Yang Dimuliakan (The Exalted One) Pehin Datu Pahlawan Diraja on 19 April 1973. 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:[9][6][10]
National edit
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE; 1962)
King's Police Medal (KPM; 1953)[3]
Colonial Police Medal (CPM; 1947)[3]
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Foreign edit
Brunei:
Order of Pahlawan Negara Brunei First Class (PSPNB; 1971) – Dato Seri Pahlawan
Order of Setia Negara Brunei Second Class (DSNB) – Dato Setia
Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Medal (PHBS)[11]
Meritorious Service Medal (PJK)
Malaysia:
Companion of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (JMN)
Perak:
- Meritorious Service Medal (PJK)[2]
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References edit
- ^ Office, Great Britain Colonial (1951). The Colonial Office List. H.M. Stationery Office. p. 253.
- ^ a b Leaders of Malaya and Who's who. Solai Press. 1959. p. 37.
- ^ a b c Office, Great Britain Colonial (1957). The Colonial Office List. H.M. Stationery Office. p. 295.
- ^ a b c d "Negara Brunei Darussalam: obituaries 2006. - Free Online Library". www.thefreelibrary.com. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ The Colonial Office List, Comprising Historical and Statistical Information Respecting the Colonial Empire, List of Officers Serving in the Colonies, Etc. H.M. Stationery Office. 1961. p. 286.
- ^ a b A Year Book of the Commonwealth. H.M. Stationery Office. 1974. p. 450. ISBN 978-0-11-580141-9.
- ^ "39 Orang Rekrut2 Polis Di-Raja Brunei" (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn. 22 March 1967. pp. 4–5. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ "Rekrut2 Pulis berlepas ka-Malaysia Barat" (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn. 2 August 1967. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ "Negara Brunei Darussalam: obituary 2009. - Free Online Library". www.thefreelibrary.com. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
- ^ Brunei (1977). Annual Report - State of Brunei. p. 503.
- ^ "96 di-kurniakan bintang2 dan pingat2" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 16 April 1969. p. 8.