Background
Birdzell, Samuel Henry was born on August 12, 1916 in Toledo, Illinois, United States. Son of Walter Raymond and Gertie Mae (Kingery) Birdzell.
Birdzell, Samuel Henry was born on August 12, 1916 in Toledo, Illinois, United States. Son of Walter Raymond and Gertie Mae (Kingery) Birdzell.
Bachelor of Science, University Illinois, 1937; Master of Sciences, University Illinois, 1944; Master of Science in Hospital Adminstrn, Northwestern, 1960.
Athletic director, Louisville (Illinois) High School, 1937-1940; with, World Pet Association, Herrin, Illinois, 1940-1941; instructor, University of Illinois, 1942-1944; with, VA (various locations), 1946-1984; deputy regional director, Region III, 1968-1970; hospital director, Veterans Administration Hospital., Omaha, 1970-1976; hospital director, Veterans Administration Hospital., Danville, Illinois, 1976-1984; also medical director, VA District 25, 1972-1976; also medical director, District 15, 1981-1984.
Served with Army of the United States, 1945-1946. Fellow American College Health Care Executives (life). Member American Society Public Administration (vice president 1959, 64), Federal Executive Association (president chapter 1974-1975), Federal Alumni Association, Association Military Surgeons, American Legion.
Clubs: Elks.
Married Annabel Ellis, December 13, 1936. Children– Marcia (Mistress Peter McGow), Jeffry.