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 1907
 1994
 American
 general, hospital administrator, surgeon
Major General Douglas B. Kendrick was born in Atlanta, GA, and graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in Oxford, GA. He began his military career in 1934, serving 33 years of military service in the Medical Corps, with his last assignment being the commander at Walter Reed Army Medical Center from 1965-1967. In 1940, Dr. Kendrick was assigned to the Army medical school to initiate a blood research unit. From 1941 to November 1944, Dr. Kendrick was assigned as the Army's Blood Program Officer. In November 1944, Dr. Kendrick was ordered to the Pacific Region where he developed and implemented the use of blood, plasma, and albumin during World War II and Korea. In 1945-48, he served as personal physician to General Douglas MacArthur in Japan. In 1960, he became the Chief Surgeon of USAREUR. In 1964, he authored the book BLOOD PROGRAMS IN WORLD WAR II [Read excerpts from the book in Blood Basics]. In 1965, General Kendrick assumed command of Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
Upon retirement after completing 33 years of distinguished service, General Kendrick went back to Atlanta where he accepted the position of Medical Director at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, GA. General Kendrick is considered the "Father of the Armed Forces Blood Program." His service is characterized by a superb balance of outstanding leadership, dedication, and commitment to his vocation, uncommon vigor, and the implementation of innovations regarding the use of blood resources.
Photo: Courtesy of the Eisenhower Army Medical Center.
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