SettingsUnited States Army Medical Corps officers
Albert Coons
Albert Hewett Coons, M.D. was an American physician, pathologist, and immunologist.
Albert Hewett Coons, M.D. was an American physician, pathologist, and immunologist.
Albert Sabin
Albert Bruce Sabin was an American medical researcher best known for having developed an oral polio vaccine.
Albert Bruce Sabin was an American medical researcher best known for having developed an oral polio vaccine.
Bernard T. Mittemeyer
Bernard Theodore Mittemeyer (born April 21, 1930) is a retired lieutenant general, who served as Surgeon General of the United States Army between 1981 and 1985.
Bernard Theodore Mittemeyer (born April 21, 1930) is a retired lieutenant general, who served as Surgeon General of the United States Army between 1981 and 1985.
C. J. Peters
Clarence James Peters, Jr, M.D., known as C. J. Peters, is a physician, field virologist and former U.S. Army colonel.
Clarence James Peters, Jr, M.D., known as C. J. Peters, is a physician, field virologist and former U.S. Army colonel.
Carl Rogers Darnall
Brigadier General Carl Rogers Darnall was a United States Army chemist and surgeon credited with originating the technique of liquid chlorination of drinking water.
Brigadier General Carl Rogers Darnall was a United States Army chemist and surgeon credited with originating the technique of liquid chlorination of drinking water.
Charles A. Stafford
Charles Arthur Stafford (died March 3, 1942) was a Captain and physician in the Medical Corps of the United States Army during World War II. Stafford was posthumously awarded the Silver Star for...
Charles Arthur Stafford (died March 3, 1942) was a Captain and physician in the Medical Corps of the United States Army during World War II. Stafford was posthumously awarded the Silver Star for...
Charles C. Pixley
Charles Calvin Pixley (8 August 1923), was the 34th Surgeon General of the United States Army, serving in that capacity from October 1, 1977 to September 20, 1981.
Charles Calvin Pixley (8 August 1923), was the 34th Surgeon General of the United States Army, serving in that capacity from October 1, 1977 to September 20, 1981.
Charles H. Crane
Charles Henry Crane B.A. M.A. M.D. (July 19, 1825 – October 10, 1883) was an American physician and the 13th Surgeon General of the United States Army (1882–1883).
Charles Henry Crane B.A. M.A. M.D. (July 19, 1825 – October 10, 1883) was an American physician and the 13th Surgeon General of the United States Army (1882–1883).
Clement Finley
Clement Alexander Finley (May 11, 1797 — September 8, 1879), was the 10th Surgeon General of the United States Army, May 15, 1861 – April 14, 1862.
Clement Alexander Finley (May 11, 1797 — September 8, 1879), was the 10th Surgeon General of the United States Army, May 15, 1861 – April 14, 1862.
David Norvell Walker Grant
Major General (Dr.) David Norvell Walker Grant (May 14, 1891 - August 15, 1964), Medical Corps, U.S. Army Air Forces, is considered by most authorities as the "grandfather" of the present-day U....
Major General (Dr.) David Norvell Walker Grant (May 14, 1891 - August 15, 1964), Medical Corps, U.S. Army Air Forces, is considered by most authorities as the "grandfather" of the present-day U....
Edward Bright Vedder
Dr Edward Bright Vedder was a U.S. Army physician, a noted researcher on deficiency diseases, and a medical educator.
Dr Edward Bright Vedder was a U.S. Army physician, a noted researcher on deficiency diseases, and a medical educator.
Eric Schoomaker
Lieutenant General Eric B. Schoomaker, United States Army is the 42nd Surgeon General of the United States Army and Commanding General, United States Army Medical Command, and a practicing hemat...
Lieutenant General Eric B. Schoomaker, United States Army is the 42nd Surgeon General of the United States Army and Commanding General, United States Army Medical Command, and a practicing hemat...
Frank F. Ledford, Jr.
Frank F. Ledford, Jr., M.D. is an orthopedic surgeon who served as the 37th Surgeon General of the United States Army from 1988 to 1992.
Frank F. Ledford, Jr., M.D. is an orthopedic surgeon who served as the 37th Surgeon General of the United States Army from 1988 to 1992.
Frederick Detrick
Major Fredrick Louis Detrick, MD (April 21, 1889 in New Market, Maryland – June 3, 1931 in Baltimore, Maryland), was a U.S. Army physician, flight surgeon and pilot.
Major Fredrick Louis Detrick, MD (April 21, 1889 in New Market, Maryland – June 3, 1931 in Baltimore, Maryland), was a U.S. Army physician, flight surgeon and pilot.
Frederick F. Russell
Brigadier General Frederick Fuller Russell (1870, Auburn, New York, USA-December 29, 1960) was a U.S. Army physician who developed an American typhoid vaccine in 1909.
Brigadier General Frederick Fuller Russell (1870, Auburn, New York, USA-December 29, 1960) was a U.S. Army physician who developed an American typhoid vaccine in 1909.
George H. Torney
Brigadier General George Henry Torney (June 1, 1850 – December 27, 1913) was a physician in the United States Navy and Army who served as the 21st Surgeon General of the United State...
Brigadier General George Henry Torney (June 1, 1850 – December 27, 1913) was a physician in the United States Navy and Army who served as the 21st Surgeon General of the United State...
George Miller Sternberg
Brigadier General George Miller Sternberg (June 8, 1838 – November 3, 1915) was a U.S. Army physician who is considered the first U.S. bacteriologist, having written Manual of Bacteriology (...
Brigadier General George Miller Sternberg (June 8, 1838 – November 3, 1915) was a U.S. Army physician who is considered the first U.S. bacteriologist, having written Manual of Bacteriology (...
George Russell Callendar
Brig. Gen. George Russell Callender the commandant of the Medical Department Professional Service Schools in Washington, D. C., founding commandant of the Walter Reed Tropical Medicine Course, and au...
Brig. Gen. George Russell Callender the commandant of the Medical Department Professional Service Schools in Washington, D. C., founding commandant of the Walter Reed Tropical Medicine Course, and au...
H. C. Yarrow
Henry Crecy Yarrow was an American ornithologist, herpetologist, naturalist, and surgeon.
Henry Crecy Yarrow was an American ornithologist, herpetologist, naturalist, and surgeon.
Hal B. Jennings
Hal Bruce Jennings, Jr. was an American plastic surgeon who served as Surgeon General of the United States Army from October 10, 1969 to September 30, 1973.
Hal Bruce Jennings, Jr. was an American plastic surgeon who served as Surgeon General of the United States Army from October 10, 1969 to September 30, 1973.
Harold W. Jones
Colonel Harold W. Jones, M.D. (1877–1958), is noted as the Director of the U.S. Army Medical Library from 1936 through 1945, who made signal contributions to military medicine and to the evoluti...
Colonel Harold W. Jones, M.D. (1877–1958), is noted as the Director of the U.S. Army Medical Library from 1936 through 1945, who made signal contributions to military medicine and to the evoluti...
Henry K. Beecher
Henry Knowles Beecher (February 4, 1904 – July 25, 1976) was an important figure in the history of anesthesiology and medicine, receiving awards and honors during his career.
Henry Knowles Beecher (February 4, 1904 – July 25, 1976) was an important figure in the history of anesthesiology and medicine, receiving awards and honors during his career.
James Peake
James Benjamin Peake (born June 18, 1944) is a former United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs, serving from 2007 to 2009.
James Benjamin Peake (born June 18, 1944) is a former United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs, serving from 2007 to 2009.
Jay P. Sanford
Jay Philip Sanford was born in Madison, Wisconsin on May 27, 1928, and he died on October 23, 1996, at the age of 68 of lymphoma.
Jay Philip Sanford was born in Madison, Wisconsin on May 27, 1928, and he died on October 23, 1996, at the age of 68 of lymphoma.
Jeffrey R. MacDonald
Jeffrey Robert MacDonald (born October 12, 1943), is an American convicted in 1979 for the murders of his pregnant wife and two daughters in February 1970.
Jeffrey Robert MacDonald (born October 12, 1943), is an American convicted in 1979 for the murders of his pregnant wife and two daughters in February 1970.
John Moore (physician)
John Moore, MD (August 18, 1826 – March 18, 1907) was a leading United States Army physician during the American Civil War who rose to become Surgeon General of the Army in the late 1880s.
John Moore, MD (August 18, 1826 – March 18, 1907) was a leading United States Army physician during the American Civil War who rose to become Surgeon General of the Army in the late 1880s.
John Morgan (physician)
John Morgan (1735–1789) was co-founder of the Medical College at the University of Pennsylvania, the first medical school in Colonial America; and he served as the second "Chief physician & dire...
John Morgan (1735–1789) was co-founder of the Medical College at the University of Pennsylvania, the first medical school in Colonial America; and he served as the second "Chief physician & dire...
Joseph Edward Smadel
Joseph Edward Smadel (1907–1963) was a U.S. physician and virologist.
Joseph Edward Smadel (1907–1963) was a U.S. physician and virologist.
Joseph Franklin Siler
Colonel Joseph Franklin Siler, MD (1875–1960) was a U.S. Army physician noted for investigations of mosquito transmission of dengue fever in the Philippines.
Colonel Joseph Franklin Siler, MD (1875–1960) was a U.S. Army physician noted for investigations of mosquito transmission of dengue fever in the Philippines.
Joseph Janvier Woodward
Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Janvier Woodward (1833–1884), commonly known as J. J. Woodward, served in the U.S. Civil War as Army Assistant Surgeon and produced several publications on war-re...
Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Janvier Woodward (1833–1884), commonly known as J. J. Woodward, served in the U.S. Civil War as Army Assistant Surgeon and produced several publications on war-re...
Joseph Lovell
Dr. Joseph Lovell (December 22, 1788 – October 17, 1836) was the 8th Surgeon General of the United States Army, (April 18, 1818 - October 17, 1836), Lovell was born in Boston, Massachuset...
Dr. Joseph Lovell (December 22, 1788 – October 17, 1836) was the 8th Surgeon General of the United States Army, (April 18, 1818 - October 17, 1836), Lovell was born in Boston, Massachuset...
Kevin C. Kiley
Major General Kevin C. Kiley was the 41st Surgeon General of the United States Army and commander of the U.S. Army Medical Command, Fort Sam Houston, Texas.
Major General Kevin C. Kiley was the 41st Surgeon General of the United States Army and commander of the U.S. Army Medical Command, Fort Sam Houston, Texas.
Leonard D. Heaton
Leonard Dudley Heaton was Surgeon General of the United States Army from 1959 to 1969.
Leonard Dudley Heaton was Surgeon General of the United States Army from 1959 to 1969.
Maurice Hilleman
Maurice Ralph Hilleman was an American microbiologist who specialized in vaccinology and developed over three dozen vaccines, more than any other scientist.
Maurice Ralph Hilleman was an American microbiologist who specialized in vaccinology and developed over three dozen vaccines, more than any other scientist.
Maurice Lenz
Maurice Lenz (March 23, 1890 – January 4, 1974) was a pioneer in the field of radiation therapy.
Maurice Lenz (March 23, 1890 – January 4, 1974) was a pioneer in the field of radiation therapy.
Merritte W. Ireland
Merritte Weber Ireland (May 31, 1867 - July 5, 1952) was the 23rd U.S. Army Surgeon General, serving in that capacity from October 4, 1918 to May 31, 1931, Ireland was born on May 31, 1867 in Co...
Merritte Weber Ireland (May 31, 1867 - July 5, 1952) was the 23rd U.S. Army Surgeon General, serving in that capacity from October 4, 1918 to May 31, 1931, Ireland was born on May 31, 1867 in Co...
Rhonda Cornum
U.S. Army Brigadier General Rhonda Cornum, Ph.D., M.D. is the Director of Comprehensive Soldier Fitness in the Army G-3/5/7.
U.S. Army Brigadier General Rhonda Cornum, Ph.D., M.D. is the Director of Comprehensive Soldier Fitness in the Army G-3/5/7.
Richard R. Taylor
Dr. Richard Ray Taylor (November 21, 1922 – November 8, 1978) was a Lieutenant General in the United States military and served as the 33rd Surgeon General of the United States Army.
Dr. Richard Ray Taylor (November 21, 1922 – November 8, 1978) was a Lieutenant General in the United States military and served as the 33rd Surgeon General of the United States Army.
Richard Sherwood Satterlee
Richard Sherwood Satterlee was a Brigadier General in the Union Army.
Richard Sherwood Satterlee was a Brigadier General in the Union Army.
Robert Maitland O'Reilly
Robert Maitland O'Reilly (January 14, 1845–November 3, 1912) was the 20th Surgeon General of the United States Army, serving from September 7, 1902 to January 14, 1909.
Robert Maitland O'Reilly (January 14, 1845–November 3, 1912) was the 20th Surgeon General of the United States Army, serving from September 7, 1902 to January 14, 1909.
Roger A. Lalich
Roger A. Lalich is a retired Brigadier General in the National Guard of the United States and former Assistant Adjutant General of the Joint Staff of the Wisconsin Army and Air National Guard.
Roger A. Lalich is a retired Brigadier General in the National Guard of the United States and former Assistant Adjutant General of the Joint Staff of the Wisconsin Army and Air National Guard.
Roger Brooke
Brigadier General Roger Brooke, M.D. was a surgeon and U.S. Army medical corps officer.
Brigadier General Roger Brooke, M.D. was a surgeon and U.S. Army medical corps officer.
Ronald R. Blanck
Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Ronald R. Blanck was the 39th Surgeon General of the United States Army, from 1996 to 2000.
Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Ronald R. Blanck was the 39th Surgeon General of the United States Army, from 1996 to 2000.
Rosetta Burke
Rosetta Burke was the first female Assistant Adjutant General of New York State and of the Army National Guard.
Rosetta Burke was the first female Assistant Adjutant General of New York State and of the Army National Guard.
Spurgeon Neel
Major General Spurgeon Neel, MD, was a United States Army physician who pioneered the development of aeromedical evacuation of battlefield casualties.
Major General Spurgeon Neel, MD, was a United States Army physician who pioneered the development of aeromedical evacuation of battlefield casualties.
Surgeon General of the United States Army
The Surgeon General of the United States Army is the senior-most officer of the U.S. Army Medical Department.
The Surgeon General of the United States Army is the senior-most officer of the U.S. Army Medical Department.
Thomas Lawson (military physician)
Thomas Lawson was born in Princess Anne County, Virginia in 1789.
Thomas Lawson was born in Princess Anne County, Virginia in 1789.
Walter Reed
Major Walter Reed, M.D., (September 13, 1851 – November 22, 1902) was a U.S. Army physician who in 1900 led the team that postulated and confirmed the theory that yellow fever is transmitte...
Major Walter Reed, M.D., (September 13, 1851 – November 22, 1902) was a U.S. Army physician who in 1900 led the team that postulated and confirmed the theory that yellow fever is transmitte...
William Alexander Hammond
William Alexander Hammond was an American military physician and neurologist.
William Alexander Hammond was an American military physician and neurologist.
William C. Gorgas
William Crawford Gorgas KCMG (October 3, 1854 – July 3, 1920) was a United States Army physician and 22nd Surgeon General of the U.S. Army (1914–1918).
William Crawford Gorgas KCMG (October 3, 1854 – July 3, 1920) was a United States Army physician and 22nd Surgeon General of the U.S. Army (1914–1918).
William Chester Minor
William Chester Minor, also known as W. C. Minor (June 1834 – March 26, 1920) was an American army surgeon who, later, was one of the largest contributors of quotations to the Oxfo...
William Chester Minor, also known as W. C. Minor (June 1834 – March 26, 1920) was an American army surgeon who, later, was one of the largest contributors of quotations to the Oxfo...
William Crawford Gorgas
William Crawford Gorgas KCMG (October 3, 1854 – July 3, 1920) was a United States Army physician and 22nd Surgeon General of the U.S. Army (1914–1918).
William Crawford Gorgas KCMG (October 3, 1854 – July 3, 1920) was a United States Army physician and 22nd Surgeon General of the U.S. Army (1914–1918).
William H. Forwood
William Henry Forwood (September 7, 1838 - May 12, 1915) was a surgeon from Brandywine Hundred, Delaware, who served in the Union Army during the American Civil War and eventually as Surgeon Gen...
William Henry Forwood (September 7, 1838 - May 12, 1915) was a surgeon from Brandywine Hundred, Delaware, who served in the Union Army during the American Civil War and eventually as Surgeon Gen...
William Lorenz
William F. Lorenz, M.D. was a Major in the United States Army Medical Corps during World War I. He was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal for his combat actions in France.
William F. Lorenz, M.D. was a Major in the United States Army Medical Corps during World War I. He was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal for his combat actions in France.