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

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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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1 h in 2s;ggp! gS5gs3i5asss it%»«Q £«so®iasst%)faio» DEDICATION This year, with a bit of selfish pride, we dedicate the yearbook to the Army Specialized Training Unit and the Navy V-12 (S) Unit of the Medical College of Virginia. It is our sincere belief that from these organizations will come the men who, through diligent service in their chosen fields, will do much to end this world conflict and will rise to even greater heights in the peace that will follow. Mm ' A ' in rJ '

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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