Person

Mitton, Ronald Gladstone (1905 - )

Born
2 July 1905
Hindmarsh, South Australia, Australia
Occupation
Physicist

Summary

Ronald Mitton was born in Australia, but spent most of his professional life working in England. He was a physicist with the Leather Manufacturers' Research Association for over twenty years.

Details

Chronology

1926
Education - Bachelor of Science (BSc), University of Adelaide
1927
Career position - Rhodes Scholar for South Australia
1928
Education - Master of Science (MSc), University of Adelaide
1932
Education - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Oxford University, UK
1932 - 1942
Career position - Science Master at Clifton College in Bristol, UK
1942 - 1945
Career position - Physicist with the UK Boot and Shoe Research Association
1946 - 1970
Career position - Physicist with the Leather Manufacturers' Research Association

Published resources

Resources

Resource Sections

McCarthy, G.J.

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