James Webb Curtis
American physician (1856–1921) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
James Webb Curtis, M.D. (July 29, 1856 – April 12, 1921), also known as J. Webb Curtis, was an American physician, surgeon, civil servant, educator, and postmaster. He served as a volunteer medical officer for the U.S. Army during the Spanish–American War, stationed in Cuba and in the Philippines.[1][2] He was, "the only 'colored' surgeon in the service" during that conflict.[3]
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Born | July 29, 1856 Marion, Alabama, United States |
Died | April 12, 1921(1921-04-12) (aged 64) Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States |
Other names | J. Webb Curtis |
Education | Alabama State Normal School, Howard University College of Medicine |
Occupation(s) | Physician, surgeon, civil servant, educator, postmaster |
Title | First lieutenant |
Spouse | Alice May Peyton (m. 1881–1921; his death) |
Children | 2 |
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