PUTNAM GLOBAL GOVERNMENTAL INCOME TRUST
Prospectus Supplement dated May 1, 1995
to Prospectuses dated March 1, 1995
D. William Kohli, Jonathan H. Francis and Mark J. Siegel, each a Senior Vice
President of Putnam Management, and each a Vice President of the Fund, have
had primary responsibility for the day-to- day management of the Fund's
portfolio since 1994. Jennifer E. Leichter, Senior Vice President of
Putnam Management, has also had primary responsibility for the Fund since
March, 1995. Mr. Kohli has been employed by Putnam Management since 1994.
Prior to 1994, Mr. Kohli was Executive Vice President and Co-Director of
Global Bond Management and, prior to 1993, Senior Portfolio Manager,
at Franklin Advisors/Templeton Investment Counsel. Mr. Francis was an
independent consultant from 1991 until his employment by Putnam Management
in 1993, and from 1988 to 1991 he was Chief Economist at RHO Management
Company Incorporated. Prior to Mr. Siegel's employment by Putnam
Management in 1993, he was Vice President, Investment Banking, at Solomon
Brothers International Ltd. Ms. Leichter has been employed by Putnam
Management since 1987.
18388 5/95
