Person

Willis, John Burnett (1920 - )

Born
7 March 1920
Kyneton, Victoria, Australia
Occupation
Aeronautical scientist

Summary

John Willis assisted as a recent graduate with the optical munitions work at the University of Melbourne during World War II.

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Chronology

c. 1939 - c. 1945
Career position - Worked for the Optical Munitions Panel during World War II making measuring and other equipment
1940
Education - Bachelor of Science (BSc) completed at the University of Melbourne
1941 - 1982
Career position - Scientist to Principal Research Scientist at the Aeronautical Research Laboratories
1942
Education - Master of Science (MSc) completed at the University of Melbourne
1949
Award - Rennie Memorial Medal, Australian Chemical Institute

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Rosanne Walker

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