Background
Bignell, John Lawrence was born on May 24, 1917 in Melbourne, Australia. Son of Francis Lawrence and Kathrina Winifred (Clarkson) Bignell.
Bignell, John Lawrence was born on May 24, 1917 in Melbourne, Australia. Son of Francis Lawrence and Kathrina Winifred (Clarkson) Bignell.
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Science, University Melbourne, 1940. Bachelor, University Melbourne, 1984.
Senior resident officer Moorfield's Eye Hospital, London, 1949. Research assistant department pathology University Melbourne, 1950—1953. Assistant ophthalmic surgeon Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, 1951—1953.
Assistant opthalmologist Royal Melbourne Hospital, 1953—1962, senior opthalmologist, 1962—1967. President Australian Mobile Opthalmic Clinic, India, Thailand, 1963—1974. Surgical lieutenant Royal Australian Navy, 1941-1947.
Member Australian-Asian Association, Melbourne, 1955. Fellow: American College of Surgeons, Royal College Surgeons England, Royal Australia College Surgeons.
Married Dorothy Viola Harper, April 8, 1948. Children: Karen, Fiona, Rosemary, David.