George Henry CALVERT [1900-1977]

George Henry Calvert was a member of the HKVDC and in October 1941 was promoted from Regimental Sergeant Major to Lieutenant. He subsequently rose to the rank of Major and served as Administrative Officer in the Royal Hong Kong Defence Force till 1959. In the 1954 New Year Honours, he was awarded Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) [MIL].

During the Japanese Occupation, George Henry Calvert was interned in Argyle Street Camp. Post-war, he worked in the Works Department of the Hong Kong Land Investment & Agency Co. Ltd.

Source

1. Hong Kong War Diary: http://www.hongkongwardiary.com/searchgarrison/hkvdc.html
2. HKVDC Promotion: https://sunzi.lib.hku.hk/hkgro/view/g1941/305717.pdf
3. Find A Grave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/236405253/george-henry-calvert (see headstone)
4. 1950 Hong Kong $ Directory