Cecil Harcourt

Cecil Harcourt

Admiral Sir Cecil Halliday Jepson Harcourt, GBE, KCB, (Chinese Translated Name: 夏慤) (1892-1959) was a British naval commander, who became the head of a provisional military government in Hong Kong from September 1945 to April 1946. Harcourt played a key role in the quick restoration of order in the colony.

Ships in Hong Kong under Harcourt's command:

* HMS "Sheffield" - cruiser
* HMS "Newfoundland" - cruiser
* HMS "Swiftsure"

Harcourt became famous after the surrender of Japanese forces (under VAdm Fujita and LGen Tanaka) in Hong Kong. Despite his dimunitive size, Harcourt had a commanding role in post-war Hong Kong and served as administrator until civilian rule could be established.

Places Named After Him

Harcourt Road, a main road on Hong Kong Island, in Hong Kong is named after him.
Harcourt Park is also named after him.

External links

* British Pathe [https://www.britishpathe.com/thumbnails.php?id=22572 EASTERN NEWS FLASHES 08/10/1945] Newsreel includes Harcourt receiving Japanese surrender.

References

* [http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,60-1619198,00.html Vice-Admiral Sir John Parker]
* [http://www.cnn.com/WORLD/9706/hk97/past/occupation/ After wartime occupation, a swift rebirth]


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