Background
Slater, William Kershaw was born on October 19, 1893 in Oldham, England. Son of James and Mary Ann (Kershaw) Slater.
Slater, William Kershaw was born on October 19, 1893 in Oldham, England. Son of James and Mary Ann (Kershaw) Slater.
Bachelor of Science with 1st honours in Chemistry, Manchester University, 1914, Doctor of Science, 1926. Honorary Doctor of Science, Belfast University, 1952.
Chemistry Manchester University, 1917-1920. Beit Medical Research fellow University College, London, 1923-1928. Director research Dartington Hall, Devon, England, 1928-1942.
Senior advisory officer Ministry Agriculture, 1943-1949.
Secretary Agricultural Research Council, 1949-1960. Consultant, lecturer, writer, 1961-1970.
Member scientific Central Treaty Organization. Fellow Royal Institute Chemistry (president 1961-1963), Royal Society. Member British Association (honorary secretary 1962-1966).
Married Hilda Whittenbury, April. Children: James Keith, Evelyn Whittenbury (Mistress Kendall Cork), John Michael.