Background
Wright, Louis Tompkins was born on July 23, 1891 in LaGrange, Georgia, United States. Son of Ceah Kentchen and Lulu (Tompkins) Wright.
Wright, Louis Tompkins was born on July 23, 1891 in LaGrange, Georgia, United States. Son of Ceah Kentchen and Lulu (Tompkins) Wright.
Bachelor of Arts, Clark University, Atlanta, Georgia., 1911, Doctor of Science, 1937. Doctor of Medicine Harvard, 1915.
Interne, Freedmens Hospital, Washington, Doctorate. C., 1916-1917. Began practice of surgery, New York City, 1919. Member surgical staff Harlem Hospital since 1920, also surgical director
Police surgeon, New York City Police Department.
President Crisis Public Company. President medical board Harlen Hospital.
Member Executive Committee and advisory council, Department of Hospitals, City of New New York Medical advisor to New York City director Selective Service.
Served as Lieutenant, later captain, Medical Corps, American Expeditionary Force, with Field Hospital 366, during World War I.
Married Corinne M. Cooke, May 18, 1918. Children: Jane Cooke, Barbara Pennsylvania.