H. G. H. Kearns

Howard George Henry Kearns,  (13 May 1902 in Friern Barnet, London – July 1986 in Sedgemoor, Somerset ) was a researcher in entomology whose knowledge of entomology and engineering influenced the design of spraying equipment before and after the Second World War.

He was a long-time researcher at the University of Bristol and the Deputy Director of its Long Ashton Research Station. He was awarded an Honorary Degree (Doctor of Science) by the University of Bath in 1967.

Personal life
Kearns was born on 13 May 1902 in Friern Barnet to Henry Kearns (1871 - 1937) and his wife Elizabeth Ann (née Baker) (1871 - 1958)

On 30 August 1930, at Christ Church, Purley, Surrey, he married Molly Yvonne Cousins (25 Oct 1902-1973).

He died in July 1986.

Obituary
1902-1986. "From 1930 to 1970 Howard Kearns' unique symbiosis of entomology and engineering exerted a major influence on the design of spraying equipment and ..." -