George Wanzor Shepard

Background

Shepard, George Wanzor was born on June 11, 1878 in Freedom, Ohio, United States. Son of Sheridan Wells and Fannie Annette (Hopkins) Shepard.

Education

Doctor of Medicine Western Reserve University Medical College, 1903.

Career

1 son, Richard Daniels. Surgical intern, Lakeside Hospital, Cleveland, 1903-1904. In practice, Ravenna, O., 1904-1907.

Commissioned assistant surgeon United States Navy, October 25, 1907.

Advanced through grades to captain Medical Corps, 1929. Medical inspector United States Navy, 1921.

Chief of surgical service, United States Naval Hospital, San Diego, California, 1922-1925. Same, United States Naval Hospital, Mare Island, California, 1927-1931.

Senior medical officer United States hospital ship Relief, 1931-1933.

Senior medical officer American Embassy Guard, Peiping, China, 1935-1937. Commanding officer United States Naval Medical Supply Depot, Mare Island, California, 1937-1942. Spent many years at sea on ships of the fleet, retired, 1942.

Recalled to active duty in connection with Navy V-12 Training program, 1943.

Achievements

• George Wanzor Shepard has been listed as a noteworthy naval surgeon by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow American Medical Association, American College Surgeons.

Connections

Married Frankie Gail Daniels, June 30, 1903.