Reginald W. James
Reginald James | |
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| Born | Reginald William James 9 January 1891 London, England |
| Died | 7 July 1964 (aged 73) Cape Town, South Africa |
| Alma mater | St. John's College, Cambridge |
| Known for | Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition |
| Spouse | Annie Watson |
| Children | 3 |
| Awards | Fellow of the Royal Society Polar Medal |
| Scientific career | |
| Institutions | University of Cambridge University of Manchester University of Cape Town |
Reginald William James FRS (9 January 1891 – 7 July 1964) was a British researcher and teacher of physics in England and South Africa. He is best known for his service in the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition of 1914–1916, for which he was awarded the Silver Polar Medal.