Background
FIFE, James Douglas was born in June 1874 in Charlottesville, Ya. Son of Robert Herndon and Sarah Ann (Strickler) Fife.
colonel Medical Corps United States Army
FIFE, James Douglas was born in June 1874 in Charlottesville, Ya. Son of Robert Herndon and Sarah Ann (Strickler) Fife.
Jones University School, 1894. University of Virginia., Doctor of Medicine, 1897. Army Medical School, 1902.
Army War College, 1921. Army Industrial College, 1925.
I. Paseed various grades, Lieutenant, to Colonel. Various campaigns in Philippine Islands, 1902-1910. Border Mobilization of Troops, 1916.
In France 1917-1919. In command of American Hospital. 21, Sotteville, June-October 1917. On duty at Headquarters., American Expeditionary Forces, 1917-1919, in Charge of Hospitalization of Sick, Wounded.
Director, Planning, Office Assistant Secretary War. Distinguished Service Medal, United States, Officer of Legion of Honor, France. Medal of Honor of the French Medical Service, 1918-1919.
Citation by King of England for distinguished service, 1917.
Member: American Medical Association. American College, Surgeons. Society of Military Surgeons.
Clubs: Army, Navy and Marine Corps Country (Washington, District of Columbia).
Spouse Katharine Ruth Reynolds, December 24, 1904, Manila, P.