Background
Hayes, James William was born on November 8, 1930 in Fife, Scotland. Son of Eric Henry John and Anne Munro (Pegrum) Hayes.
Hayes, James William was born on November 8, 1930 in Fife, Scotland. Son of Eric Henry John and Anne Munro (Pegrum) Hayes.
Bachelor in History with honors, University London, 1952. Master of Arts in History, University London, 1956. Doctor of Philosophy in History, University London, 1975.
Administrator Her Majesty's Oversea Civil Service Government Hong Kong, 1956-1987. Companion Imperial Service Order, 1986. Retired Government Hong Kong, 1987.
Non-official justice of the peace, 1989.
Served to captain infantry British army Hong Kong vols., 1953-1966. Member Royal Asiatic Society (councillor 1966-1970, vice president 1970-1983, president since 1983). Club: Army and Navy (London).
Married Mary Elizabeth Bluett, 1959 (divorced 1972). Children: Philippa, Susanna, Jacquetta. Married Mabel Chiu Woon Wong, September 7, 1974.