Background
Duckworth, Walter Eric was born on August 2, 1925 in Blackburn, England. Son of Albert and Rosamund (Biddle) Duckworth.
Duckworth, Walter Eric was born on August 2, 1925 in Blackburn, England. Son of Albert and Rosamund (Biddle) Duckworth.
Bachelor of Arts, Cambridge University, 1947. Doctor of Technology (honorary), Brunel University, 1976. Doctor of the University (honorary), Surrey University, 1980.
Research metallurgist British Insurance Cable Company, Prescot, England, 1947-1949. Research manager Glacier Metal Company, Wembley, England, 1949-1960. Assistant director British Iron & Steel Research Company, London, 1960-1969.
Managing director Fulmer Research, Stoke Poges, England, since 1969.
Director Ricardo Consultant Engineering, Shoreham-by-Sea, H. Darnell Limited., London, Fleming Technology Investment Trust Company, London.
Fellow Institute Physics, Institute Statisticians. Member Institution of Metallurgists (president 1974-1975), Metals Society (treasurer 1981-1985).
Married Emma Davies, April 16, 1949. 1 child, Stephen.