The passage highlights the significant contributions and achievements of Professor Whittard in the field of geology. Despite the challenges posed by World War II, he continued to modernize the department and served the University well as dean of the Faculty of Science. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1957 and held various leadership positions in geological societies. Whittard's research spanned a wide range of interests, including the geology of Shropshire, East Greenland, and the Bristol district. He made important contributions to the understanding of marine sediments in the Western Approaches and was an expert in palaeontology, particularly in trilobites. His meticulous work on the Ordovician Trilobites of Western Shropshire was a significant contribution to the field. Whittard was also known for his quiet charm, love for his garden, and dedication to his students. His death is mourned by his family, friends, and the geological community, especially in British geology and at the University of Bristol.The passage highlights the significant contributions and achievements of Professor Whittard in the field of geology. Despite the challenges posed by World War II, he continued to modernize the department and served the University well as dean of the Faculty of Science. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1957 and held various leadership positions in geological societies. Whittard's research spanned a wide range of interests, including the geology of Shropshire, East Greenland, and the Bristol district. He made important contributions to the understanding of marine sediments in the Western Approaches and was an expert in palaeontology, particularly in trilobites. His meticulous work on the Ordovician Trilobites of Western Shropshire was a significant contribution to the field. Whittard was also known for his quiet charm, love for his garden, and dedication to his students. His death is mourned by his family, friends, and the geological community, especially in British geology and at the University of Bristol.