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Luther Lochman von Wedekind

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Luther Lochman von Wedekind (1864 – November 24, 1935) was medical director for the United States Navy.[1] He was Commander of the hospital ship Solace.[2]

Biography

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He was born in 1864 and graduated from Columbia University Medical School in 1886. He died of myocarditis on November 24, 1935.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Luther Lochman von Wedekind" (PDF). Retrieved 2010-12-04. Medical Director, Captain, U. S. Navy, retired, New York; College of Physicians and Surgeons, Medical Department of Columbia College, New York, 1886; entered the navy in 1888 and retired in 1928; aged 71; died, Nov. 24, 1935, of chronic myocarditis. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  2. ^ "Distilled Water". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. October 28, 1932. Retrieved 2010-12-05. Dr. Wedekind is a medical inspector in the United States Navy commanding the hospital ship Solace. ...