John Cairney (anatomist)
John Cairney CMG (8 October 1898 – 5 August 1966) was a New Zealand anatomist, medical superintendent and writer. He was born in Greymouth, New Zealand, on 8 October 1898.[1]
In 1953, Cairney was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal.[2] In the 1960 New Year Honours, he was appointed a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George.[3]
References[]
- ^ Dow, Derek A. "John Cairney". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
- ^ "Coronation Medal" (PDF). Supplement to the New Zealand Gazette (37). 3 July 1953. pp. 1021–1035. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
- ^ "No. 41911". The London Gazette (3rd supplement). 1 January 1960. p. 41.
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