Reginald Lawson Waterfield, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Reginald Lawson Waterfield

British hematologist known for his work in amateur astronomy

Date of Birth: 12-Apr-1900

Date of Death: 10-Jun-1986

Profession: astronomer, hematologist

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Reginald Lawson Waterfield (12 April 1900 – 10 June 1986 in Woolston) was a British hematologist known for his work in amateur astronomy.
In particular astrometry and the photographing of comets.
He served as Director of the British Astronomical Association Mars Section from 1931-1942 and its President from 1954-1956.
After World War II he had to use a wheelchair due to polio.
He won the 1942 Jackson-Gwilt Medal and 1645 Waterfield is, in part, named for him.
The name also honours his cousin William Francis Herschel Waterfield.He was the son of Reginald Waterfield, a prominent teacher and clergyman.