Background
Wirka, Herman Wenzel was born on July 24, 1903 in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Joseph A. and Amelia (Harbort) Wirka.
Wirka, Herman Wenzel was born on July 24, 1903 in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Joseph A. and Amelia (Harbort) Wirka.
Doctor of Medicine, University Wisconsin, 1930.
Intern, Wisconsin General Hospital, 1930-1931, resident in orthopedic surgery, 1931-1934, then assistant in orthopedic surgery. Assistant in orthopedic surgery Wisconsin Orthopedic Hospital for Children. Consultant staff Saint Mary's Hospital, Madison.
Consultant in orthopedic surgery Veterans Administration Hospital., Madison.
Professor orthopedic surgery University of Wisconsin, department chairman orthopedics, 1962-1971.
American College of Surgeons fellowship Member American Academy Orthopedic Surgeons, Central Orthopedic Society (Vice-President 1969-1970), Society International Chirurgie Orthopedique et Traumatologie, American Trauma Society (founding.
Married Mildred North. Engler, April. Children: Herman Wenzel, Julia (Mistress Camille Bauer).