Val Andersen
Valdemar “Val” A. Jens Andersen CMG OBE (born on 21 March 1919 in Palmerston North) was a British Colonial Service administrator from New Zealand.
Val Andersen | |
|---|---|
| Resident Commissioner of the Gilbert and Ellice Islands | |
| In office Oct 1961 (Roy Davies, Acting) Apr 1962 – Jun 1969 | |
| Preceded by | Michael Bernacchi |
| Succeeded by | John Osbaldiston Field |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 March 1919 Palmerston North, New Zealand |
| Died | 2004 |
| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Alma mater | University of Auckland |
| Occupation | Colonial Service then FCO |
He was educated at Napier Boys' High School and Auckland University College. He was then appointed as a cadet in the British Solomon Islands Protectorate. He served as Lieutenant in command with the Royal Navy during World War II (1940-1946). In 1947, he joined the Colonial Service for the Gilbert and Ellice Islands as an Administrative Officer Cadet, where he remained until been appointed in 1962 as Resident Commissioner.[1][2]
References
- Walsh, Michael Ravell (2020). A History of Kiribati: From the Earliest Times to the 40th Anniversary of the Republic. ISBN 9-79869535-895-7.
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