Cluny MacPherson
Cluny MacPherson (born March 18, 1879 in St. John's , Newfoundland , † November 16, 1966 ) was a Canadian doctor . In addition to the American Garrett Morgan , Cluny MacPherson is considered to be the inventor of the gas mask .
Life
MacPherson studied medicine at McGill University in Montreal . During World War I , when poison gas was first used, MacPherson made a gas mask for use by soldiers. He served as a soldier for the Royal Newfoundland Regiment . MacPherson married Eleanora Thompson in 1902 and had two children with her.
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| SURNAME | MacPherson, Cluny |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Canadian medic |
| DATE OF BIRTH | March 18, 1879 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada |
| DATE OF DEATH | November 16, 1966 |
| Place of death | Canada |