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James Bert Garner

1870-09-02 – 1960-11-28

Portrait of James Bert Garner
Portrait of James Bert Garner (1870–1960) from Western Pennsylvanians: A Work for Newspaper and Library Reference, 1923, page 344Credit: Unknown author

Life & Legacy

James Bert Garner (September 2, 1870 – November 28, 1960) was an American chemical engineer and professor at the Mellon Institute of Industrial Research from 1914 until his retirement in 1957. He is credited with the invention of a World War I gas mask design in 1915.

Occupation & Career

chemist, inventor

Education

Wabash College

Legacy Highlights

Education & Institutions

Wabash College

Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q6129739 — wikidata View source

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