Francis William Dry

Francis William Dry OBE (23 October 1891 – 14 July 1979) was a New Zealand geneticist, biologist, university lecturer and wool researcher. He was born in Driffield, Yorkshire, England, on 23 October 1891.[1]

In the 1973 New Year Honours, Dry was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire for services to the wool industry.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Rae, A. L. "Francis William Dry". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved December 2011.
  2. ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 45861. p. 34. 1 January 1973. Retrieved 26 March 2016.


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