Anthony Hastings George

Sir Anthony Hastings George KCMG (1886–1944) was a British diplomat who served during World War II. Born on 3 November 1886 in Bristol, England, he attended Malvern College and joined the Diplomatic Service in China in 1908. He rose through various consular positions, becoming Vice-Consul in 1926 and Consul-General in China by 1929. During the Japanese invasion, he managed difficult relations with the occupiers and was interned for eight months until repatriation in mid-1942. For his service, he was knighted as KCMG in June 1943.

In August 1943, George became Consul-General to Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, and Rhode Island, based in Boston. However, his health deteriorated due to amoebic dysentery contracted during internment. While on sick leave in January 1944, he fell to his death from a hotel window in Baltimore, ruled a suicide linked to depression from his wartime experiences.

George authored several publications, including "Trade and Economic Conditions in China" (1935) and an international address on China (1943). His death was recognized as a result of his challenging diplomatic service during the war.