What did Mawson do during World War I?
Served as a combat soldier
Worked in intelligence
Served as a non-combatant
Was a pilot
Answer
During World War I, Douglas Mawson served as a non-combatant. As a geologist and explorer, he was not suited for combat roles. Instead, he contributed to the war effort through his scientific expertise. He worked on developing methods to locate enemy submarines using sound waves, and also advised the Australian government on mineral resources that could be used for the war effort.
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