Mabel Josephine Mackerras, Date of Birth, Date of Death
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Australian zoologist
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About Mabel Josephine Mackerras
- Mabel Josephine (Jo) Mackerras (7 August 1896 – 8 October 1971) was an Australian zoologist, entomologist and parasitologist.
- Her research and life’s work contributed to entomology, veterinary medicine and medical science.
- Throughout her life she held a wide range of positions and duties that included Army medical officer, entomologist, medical scientist, and parasitologist.
- Mackerras was a major during WWII and served in the Army Malaria Research Unit.
- In an application for King’s Birthday Honours her work earned the citation,: "few women can have made a greater contribution to the Allied war effort".
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