What British soldier received an award from Royal Society judges for a "substantial contribution to the improvement of natural knowledge, including mathematics, engineering science and medical science"?
George Martin Lees George Martin Lees MC DFC FRS (16 April 1898 – 5 January 1955) was a British soldier, geologist and leading authority on the geology of the Middle East.
Ferdinand Le Quesne Lieutenant-Colonel Ferdinand Simeon Le Quesne, VC (25 December 1863 – 14 April 1950) was a British army surgeon and recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.