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Medicine in Times of Need: Washington University and Barnes Hospital's WWI and WWII Medical Mission

Major James D. Fife

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Title
Major James D. Fife
Description
Major James D. Fife, of the regular Army Medical Corps, assumed command of Base Hospital 21 in May 1917, just prior to the unit’s sailing to England. Fife was one of the few Army officers added to the unit who had military experience and were familiar with Army procedures. On October 18, 1917, Fife was ordered to the office of the Chief Surgeon of the American Expeditionary Forces. Major Fred T. Murphy succeeded Fife in his command of Base Hospital 21.
Is Part Of
Base Hospital 21 Photographs and Drawings
Rights Holder
Bernard Becker Medical Library, Washington University in St. Louis
Site pages
World War 1