Merlin Owen Pasco

Biography

Merlin Owen Pasco cherished the natural world and devoted himself to the study of insects, pursuing entomology with a thoughtful curiosity. Born in 1892, he contributed to the understanding of biodiversity through rigorous observation and meticulous documentation.

His promising career was cut short in 1918, yet his work remains part of the scientific record, and he now rests at La Neuville British Cemetery, where those who honor both science and sacrifice can remember the passion he brought to his field.