Medical College of Virginia - X Ray Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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In June, 1943, the United States Army called to active duty the students of the Medical College of Virginia who were at that time second lieutenants in the Medical Administrative Corps. These students resigned these commissions, and entered the service as privates, first class, in the newest branch of the Army, the Army Specialized Training Corps. Colonel Paul L. Freeman Lieutenant Rov H. Goss n n LU

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FOREWORD In e ' ery war since the War Between The States, The Medical College of Virginia has sent its sons and daughters forth on to the field of battle to minister to the sick and wounded. This war is no exception, for already a multitude of M. C. V. graduates are scat- tered throughout the far-flung battle fronts, doing well the important task assigned to them. Therefore, our tlieme is of necessity one of a military nature, and in the ensuing pages we have attempted to present to each of you a picture of yourself as you prepare yourself for the day when you will become an active pait of this world conflict.

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Captain Wilmer R. Burgess First Lieutenant Stanley G. Pfistf.r The Ors;anization here was designated as the 3313th Service Unit with Colonel Paul L. Freeman in command. Later Colonel Freeman was replaced by Major J. M. Dixon, who is now commandant. The program includes, beyond the academic schedule, military lectures, drill formations, military mos ' ies. and instruc- tion in certain phases of the . rmy such as chemical warfare, etc. Upon graduation the members oi the unit are commissioned first lieiuenants in the Medical or Dental Corps. - 1 1 1 1 M.sjoR J. M. Dixon