On Aug 15, 1917, he enlisted and was trained at Ft. Riley, KS; he was later transferred to a base hospital at Camp Logan, Houston. From Medical Ward Surgeon he was advanced to Officers' Ward Surgeon and promoted to the rank of Major. The Medical Association commended him for innovative research with a serum in the treatment of influenza and spinal meningitis. His article was included in the Medical Journal. On Dec 26, 1 918, he suffered a ruptured appendix and died Jan 1, 1919 from peritonitis. His body was given military escort to the station where he where he received a gun salute from the 43rd Infantry. The military escort was one of the largest seen in Houston.
On Aug 15, 1917, he enlisted and was trained at Ft. Riley, KS; he was later transferred to a base hospital at Camp Logan, Houston. From Medical Ward Surgeon he was advanced to Officers' Ward Surgeon and promoted to the rank of Major. The Medical Association commended him for innovative research with a serum in the treatment of influenza and spinal meningitis. His article was included in the Medical Journal. On Dec 26, 1 918, he suffered a ruptured appendix and died Jan 1, 1919 from peritonitis. His body was given military escort to the station where he where he received a gun salute from the 43rd Infantry. The military escort was one of the largest seen in Houston.
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