Archie Lamb
British diplomat (1921–2021) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sir Albert Thomas "Archie" Lamb KBE CMG DFC (23 October 1921 – 19 October 2021) was a British diplomat, writer and RAF fighter pilot. He served as British ambassador to Kuwait from 1974 to 1977, and to Norway from 1978 to 1980.
Quick Facts British Ambassador to Norway, Monarch ...
Sir Archie Lamb | |
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British Ambassador to Norway | |
In office 1978–1980 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Prime Minister | James Callaghan Margaret Thatcher |
Preceded by | Peter Scott |
Succeeded by | Dame Gillian Brown |
British Ambassador to Kuwait | |
In office 1974–1977 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Prime Minister | Harold Wilson James Callaghan |
Preceded by | Sir John Wilton |
Succeeded by | Sydney Cambridge |
Personal details | |
Born | Albert Thomas Lamb (1921-10-23)23 October 1921 Swansea, Wales |
Died | 19 October 2021(2021-10-19) (aged 99) |
Education | Bishop Gore School |
Profession | Diplomat |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch/service | Royal Air Force |
Years of service | 1941–1946 |
Rank | Flight Lieutenant |
Battles/wars | Second World War |
Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross |
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