J. W. Legge
J. W. Legge | |
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Australian Army portrait, 1945 | |
| Born | 3 April 1917 East Malvern, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 29 October 1996 (aged 79) |
| Education | Geelong College, University of Melbourne (BSc) |
| Known for | Hematin Compounds and Bile Pigments (with Rudi Lemberg) |
| Children | 4 |
| Scientific career | |
| Institutions | Kolling Institute of Medical Research, Sydney; Australian Chemical Warfare Research & Experimental Section Royal Australian Engineers; Molteno Institute, Cambridge University; University of Melbourne |
| Academic advisors | Rudi Lemberg, David Keilin |
John Williamson Legge, better known as Jack Legge (3 April 1917 – 29 October 1996), was an Australian biochemist and communist activist. He is best known for his work testing the effects of mustard gas on Australian troops in tropical conditions during World War II.