Jack Wright (diplomat) explained

Jack Wright
Office:High Commissioner of New Zealand to Western Samoa
Term:1962–1964
Predecessor:Office created
Successor:Owston Paul Gabites
Office1:Administrator of Western Samoa
Term1:1960–1961
Predecessor1:Guy Powles
Successor1:Office disestablished
Office2:Administrator of Tokelau
Term2:1960–1965
Predecessor2:Guy Powles
Successor2:Owston Paul Gabites
Birth Name:John Bird Wright
Birth Date:26 March 1909
Birth Place:New Zealand
Resting Place:Whangārei, New Zealand
Occupation:Public servant

John Bird Wright (26 March 1909 – 30 September 1990), more known as Jack Wright, was a New Zealand colonial administrator who served as the last Administrator of Western Samoa, between 2 April 1960 and 31 December 1961, and the 7th Administrator of Tokelau between February 1960 and 31 March 1965.

Biography

Jack Wright was born 26 March 1909 in New Zealand, and passed away on 30 September 1990 and was buried in Whangarei, New Zealand.

He served as the last Administrator of Western Samoa, from 2 April 1960 until its independence from the British Empire.[1] Wright also served as the 7th Administrator of Tokelau between 1960 and 1965 and as the high commissioner of New Zealand to Samoa from 1962 to 1964.

On 1 January 1962, he received the Order of the British Empire medal.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Western Samoa — Neil Plimmer . 2024-08-19 . neilplimmer.net . en.
  2. Web site: 29 December 1961 . THIRD SUPPLEMENT TO The London Gazette . 40 (2nd digital).