Background
Glennan, Arthur Henry was born on July 28, 1853 in Rochester, New York, United States. Son of Patrick (surgeon United States of America) and Margaret Denver (O’Donnell) Glennan.
Glennan, Arthur Henry was born on July 28, 1853 in Rochester, New York, United States. Son of Patrick (surgeon United States of America) and Margaret Denver (O’Donnell) Glennan.
Bachelor of Science, Saint John's College, District of Columbia, 1872. Doctor of Medicine University Medical College (New York University), 1882. Appointed assistant surgeon, United States Marine Hospital Service, June 6, 1883.
Passed assistant surgeon, September 7, 1886.
Commissioned surgeon, August 10, 1898. Assistant surgeon general, June 10, 1903.
Commanded United States marine hospitals and quarantine stations at various points, 1883-1897. Served in epidemic of yellow fever in South, 1897-1898.
Sanitary inspector west coast of Florida, during General Shafter’s expedition to Cuba.
Organized quarantine service of Prize ring (The), 1899, and appointed member Superior Board of Health. Chief quarantine officer of Cuba during yellow fever epidemic in Havana, on staff Major General Wood, 1900-1902. Detailed upon sanitary mission to California in cooperation with governor and state health officials, 1902-1903.
Doctor of Medicine University Medical Assistant surgeon, United States Marine Hospital Service, June 6, 1883. Assistant surgeon general, June 10, 1903.
Chief quarantine officer of Cuba during yellow fever epidemic in Havana, on staff Major
General Wood, 1900-1902.
Member American Medical Association, Loyal Legion.