Person

Peirce, Sidney Ernest (1890 - 1915)

MC

Born
23 December 1890
Queenland, Australia
Died
27 December 1915
Duchess of Westminster's Hospital, Le Touquet, France
Occupation
Scientist

Summary

Sidney Peirce was a young scientist who died at age 25 from wounds in the First World War, while serving as a Light Infantryman in France. During his short scientific career he authored at least two scientific articles.

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Chronology

1913
Award - Deas-Thomson Scholar in Physics, University of Sydney
1913
Education - Bachelor of Science (BSc), University of Sydney
1913 - 1914
Award - 1851 Exhibition Science Research Scholarhip, studied at University of Leeds, UK
1914 - 1915
Military service - First World War. Second Lieutenant, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
1915
Award - Military Cross (MC)

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Journal Articles

Resources

Resource Sections

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