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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.
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1858Birth in Rectory -St Fagan's- Glamorganshire, Wales 28 January 1858
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?Early education at Magdalen College School, Oxford University, England
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1881Tertiary education at Oxford University, Oxford, England 1881
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1891Professor of Geology at Camperdown -University of Sydney- NSW, Australia 1891
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1911Tertiary education at Oxford University, Oxford, England 7 February 1911
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1915Enlisted 25 Oct 1915
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?Military service as Lieutenant Colonel at France --, France
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1918
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1926Tertiary education at Oxford University, Oxford, England 1926
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?Bagnall, William Delacourt
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?Pollock, James Arthur
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?Phippard, Frederick George
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?Lecturer in Geology at Camperdown -University of Sydney- NSW, Australia
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1934Death in Camperdown -Royal Prince Alfred Hospital- NSW, Australia 28 August 1934
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