David, Tannatt William Edgeworth
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David
Given name(s)
Tannatt William Edgeworth
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T.W.E.
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Sir
Gender
Male
Early education
Tertiary education
University role
Professor of Geology
Education notes
New College for MA in 1926
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Survived WWI
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K.B.E., C.M.G., D.S.O., D.Sc. (Oxon. et Syd.), B.A. (Oxon.), F.R.S., Professor of Geology : Lieutenant-Colonel, Australian Mining Battn., A.I.F., and H.Q. B.E.F., France. Enlisting on formation of Mining Corps 25th October, 1915, as Geological Expert, served on Western Front till accidentally injured at Vimy Ridge 25th September, 1916. Attached to British H.Q. 18th November as Inspector of Mines to advise on geological problems in connection with tunnelling operations, water supply and drainage, and as Geologist from 1st October, 1917. Promoted Lieutenant colonel, 1st November, 1918. Awarded D.S.O. in 1918, and Mentioned in Despatches three times. Created K.B.E. in 1920. Accompanied Shackleton's Antarctic Expedition as Chief of Scientific Staff in 1909 and discovered South Magnetic Pole. The Edgeworth David Travelling Scholarship was established in 1936 in his memory as Professor of Geology. Early education at Magdalen School. Later at New College, Oxford.
Later at - SYDNEY UNI ONLY
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'Geological Map of the Commonwealth of Australia' and a volume of 'Explanatory Notes' were finished and published in 1932.
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5894
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