During the Civil War, over 110 Connecticut doctors served as recruit examiners, regimental and naval surgeons, contract physicians in Army hospitals, and as citizen volunteers caring for the sick and wounded to support the Union.
Through a mix of ingenuity, skill, and humanity, these doctors excelled under extraordinary, harrowing circumstances. Join HMS Member, Dr. R. M. Bedard, as he discusses the service of three such heroes and how their examples highlight critical lessons from Civil War Medicine.
Over 110 Connecticut doctors supported the Union during the Civil War by serving as recruit examiners, regimental and naval surgeons, contract physicians, and citizen volunteers. Through a mix of ingenuity, skill, and humanity, these doctors excelled under extraordinary, harrowing circumstances.
