Daryl Arnold (November 12, 1924 – December 30, 1997) was a farmer, businessman and diplomat. He served as the 8th United States Ambassador to Singapore from 1987 to 1989.[1][2]
Daryl Arnold | |
|---|---|
| United States Ambassador to Singapore | |
| In office April 28, 1987 – July 8, 1989 | |
| President | Ronald Reagan George H. W. Bush |
| Preceded by | J. Stapleton Roy |
| Succeeded by | Robert D. Orr |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 12, 1924 Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
| Died | December 30, 1997 (aged 73) Moreno Valley, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Shirley Haymore Arnold |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | University of Southern California Midshipman School |
| Occupation | Farmer Diplomat |
Career edit
Arnold served as president of the Western Growers Association, one of the largest agricultural trade associations in the United States, for 16 years.[3]
In 1987, Arnold was appointed ambassador to Singapore by President Ronald Reagan. He served as an ambassador till 1989 and became Singapore’s honorary consul general in California.[3]
Personal life edit
Arnold and his wife Shirley were driving to Palm Springs, California to celebrate her 73rd birthday. On the way, their Cadillac veered off the highway and crashed into a signpost killing them both. Arnold and his wife had been married for 51 years and lived in Corona del Mar, California.[3]
References edit
- ^ Nomination of Daryl Arnold To Be United States Ambassador to Singapore Archived 2016-03-08 at the Wayback Machine February 1987, reagan.utexas.edu. Retrieved March 2011
- ^ Car Crash Kills Daryl Arnold, Ex-Envoy to Singapore, 73 January 1998, Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 2011
- ^ a b c "Car Crash Kills Daryl Arnold, Ex- Envoy to Singapore, 73". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 22 January 2013.
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