for Africa and the Middle East (including a specific chapter regarding his position in Tehran, Iran as Head of Chancery), and as High Commissioner in Australia. It contains many original photographs and noteworthy mention of his extensive travels, including both personal and professional aspects of his life. It also contains detailed descriptions regarding some of the operations and conflicts in which he was engaged around the world. Personal Sir John Leahy died on 17 November 2015 at the age of 87. Leahy and his wife Anne had four children. References Bibliography A Life of Spice published 12 December 2006 1928 births 2015 deaths People educated at Tonbridge School Alumni of Clare College, Cambridge Ambassadors and High Commissioners of the United Kingdom to South Africa High Commissioners of the United Kingdom to Australia Knights Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George Officiers of the Légion d'honneur