Sir Arthur Sloggett / Stamp
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Sir Arthur Sloggett / Stamp
Sir ARTHUR THOMAS SLOGGETT (1857 - 1929), Director General of the Army Medical School (AMS)
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1857 Arthur Director Stamp 1929
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1. Title: "Sir Arthur Thomas Sloggett, Director General of the Army Medical School (1857-1929)" This evocative photograph captures the distinguished figure of Sir Arthur Thomas Sloggett, who served as the Director General of the Army Medical School from 1912 until his retirement in 1929. Born on March 2, 1857, Sloggett began his military medical career in 1877, serving in various capacities in India, South Africa, and England. He rose through the ranks, becoming a major in 1903 and a lieutenant colonel in 1910. Sloggett's tenure as Director General of the Army Medical School was marked by significant advancements in military medical education and research. During his leadership, the school expanded its curriculum to include bacteriology, pathology, and pharmacology, ensuring that army medical officers were equipped with the latest knowledge and skills to care for soldiers on the battlefield. Sloggett also oversaw the establishment of the Army Medical Research Committee, which led to numerous discoveries in the fields of tropical diseases, vaccines, and surgical techniques. Sir Arthur Thomas Sloggett's dedication to military medicine extended beyond his role as Director General. He authored numerous articles and books on various medical topics, and served as the president of the Royal Army Medical Corps from 1923 to 1925. Sloggett's contributions to the field were recognized with numerous honors, including knighthood in 1915 and the Order of the Bath in 1919. This photograph, taken in the early 1920s, captures Sir Arthur Thomas Sloggett in his later years, with the wisdom and experience of a lifetime dedicated to the service of his country and the health of its soldiers. The image serves as a testament to his remarkable career and enduring legacy in military medicine.
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