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Alexander, Norman Stanley

    Date of birth:
    October 7th, 1907 (Mangapiko/Te Awamutu, New Zealand)
    Date of death:
    March 26th, 1997
    Nationality:
    New Zealander

    Biography

    Alexander was captured by the Japanese in 1942 and interned in the Changi prison camp. He helped to build a salt evaporation plant at Changi and a small industrial plant that fermented surgical spirit and other products for prison hospital. Upon release, he eventually headed a New Zealand commission of investigation into abuses at Sime Road Internment Camp.

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    Unit:
    University College Ibadan
    Awarded on:
    June 5th, 1959

    HM Birthday Honours
    Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
    Awarded on:
    January 1st, 1966

    Her Majesty's approval of this Knighthood was signified on 1st January 1966. Conferred on 18th March 1966.
    Knight Bachelor

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