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

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I t; - f ¥■ |- « i f ? . ¥ w George Zur VVileiams Lieutenant Commander , U. S. A ' . R. The Navy ' -12 (S) Unit was organized at the Medical College at about the same time as the Army unit and follows much the same plan in its administration. The members of the unit formerly held com- missions as ensigns in the Naval Reserve, but when called to active duty, they resigned their commissions to become apprentice seamen. However, a mid- shipman type of uniform is worn instead of the conventional blouse and bell- bottom trousers. n i

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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

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The unit is under the direct command of Lieutenant J. H. Neville, while lectures to the upper classes are gi ' en by Lt. Commander George Williams. The plan of training is much the same as that of the Army, with lectures, mo ies, and drill formations constituting the major part of the military program. Upon graduation the members of this unit are commissioned Lieutenants (jg) in the Naval Reserve. n [. H. Neville Lieutenant. U. S. JS . R. J