John Dingle Prater

Background

Prater, John Dingle was born on June 24, 1917 in Dalroy, Alberta, Canada. Came to the United States, 1923.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering, Montana School Mines, 1939. MSMetE, University Idaho, 1940.

Career

Chemist Anaconda (Montana) Company, 1940-1942. Research metallurgist United States Bureau Mines, Salt Lake City, 1942-1952. Research scientist Kennecott Company, 1942-1983, retired, 1983.

Achievements

• John Dingle Prater has been listed as a noteworthy metallurgical engineer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Institute of Mining (senior ). Lodges: Masons (master local chapter 1985-1986).

Connections

Son of Lewis and Eliza Allen (MacKelvie) P. Widowed 1984; children: Gerald W., Donald L., Kenneth R., Elaine F.

Father:

Lewis Prater

Mother:

Eliza Allen (MacKelvie) Prater

child:

Donald L. Prater

child:

Elaine F. Prater

child:

Gerald W. Prater

child:

Kenneth R. Prater