Reference
X550/21
Title
Papers of Sir Douglas F Howard, KCMG, MC (1897-1987)
Production date
From: 1897 To: 1987
Admin/biog history
Sir Douglas was born 15 February 1897, s of late John Howard Howard and of late Mrs Howard, Biddenham House, Bedford. Educated Harrow. Commissioned in the 2nd battalion Bedforshire Regiment, 1915. Served European War 1915-18, France 1916 and 1918.Won MC in action with the British 4th Army in the Preux Mormal Forest, 1918. Entered Diplomatic Service as 3rd Secretary, Christiania 1922, Bucharest, 1924, 2nd Secretary 1925, Rome 1926, FO 1929, BA 1932, 1st Secretary 1934, Sofia, 1935, FO 1936, Madrid, 1939. Counsellor, FO 1941; Madrid, 1945, where he was Charge d'Affaires, Dec 1946-November 1949. Ambassador to Uruguay 1949-53; HM Minister to the Holy See, 1953 - 57. Retired 1957. [source The Times 8 Jan 1988 and Who's Who 1975]
Archival history
From the estate of Sir Douglas F Howard via his executor.
Level of description
sub-fonds
Persons/institution keyword