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New Zealand-born British-Australian defence scientist and public servant
W. A. S. Butement | |
|---|---|
Ursula and Alan Butement (1971) | |
| In office 1949–1967 | |
| Succeeded by | Arthur Wills |
| Born | William Alan Stewart Butement (1904-08-18)18 August 1904 Masterton, New Zealand |
| Died | 25 January 1990(1990-01-25) (aged 85) Richmond, Victoria |
| Spouse | Ursula Florence Alberta Parish (m. ) |
William Alan Stewart ButementCBE (18 August 1904 – 25 January 1990) was a New Zealand-born British-Australian defence scientist and public servant.
A native of New Zealand, he made extensive contributions to radar development in Great Britain during World War II, served as the first chief scientist for the Australian Defence Scientific Service, then ended his professional career with a research position in private business.
Early life
Alan Butement was born at Masterton, New Zealand, the son of New Zealand-