John Cairney (anatomist)

John Cairney CMG (8 October 1898 – 5 August 1966) was the New Zealand Director-General of Health and Inspector-General of Hospitals, an anatomist, a medical superintendent and a writer and painter. He was born in Greymouth, New Zealand, on 8 October 1898.^[1]

Dr John Cairney CMG
5th Director-General of Health
In office February 1950 – October 1959
Preceded by	Thomas Ritchie
Succeeded by	Harold Turbott
Personal details
Born	8 October 1898 Greymouth, New Zealand
Died	5 August 1966 Wellington, New Zealand
Spouse	Claris Dorothy Kempthorne ​ ​ (m. 1920)​
Children	3
Alma mater	University of Otago

In 1953, Cairney was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal.^[2] In the 1960 New Year Honours, he was appointed a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George.^[3]