
New Zealand physical chemist (1918–2008)
Walter Sidney Metcalf (* 18. May 1918 in Kaitangata; † 24. July 2008 in New Zealand) was a new Zealand physical chemist. He was 90 years old. He studied at University of Oxford. He worked at University of Canterbury, Victoria University of Wellington and Australian National University. His faith was Quakers. He was awarded the T. K. Sidey Medal.