Background
Dodd, Verne Adams was born on February 21, 1881 in Waterville, Ohio, United States. Son of Elijah and Frances Jane (Downing) Dodd.
Dodd, Verne Adams was born on February 21, 1881 in Waterville, Ohio, United States. Son of Elijah and Frances Jane (Downing) Dodd.
Student Ohio Wesleyan University, 1 year, Doctor of Medicine Ohio Medical University, 1903. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Ohio State University, 1948.
Began practice at Columbus, Ohio, 1903. Chief of staff University Hospital, 1922-1951, retired. Professor surgery Ohio State University, 1921-1951, emeritus professor of surgery from 1951.
Commissioned Lieutenant Medical Corps, United States Army Reserve, March 5, 1912.
Called to active duty, April 19, 1917. Captain, May 10, 1917.
Resigned, August 21, 1917. Lieutenant commander United States Navy Reserve, August 22, 1917.
Active duty, October 15, 1917-April 12, 1919.
Commander July 1919. Captain Medical Corps, United States Naval Reserve Force, July 1, 1938. President Columbus Academy of Medicine, 1934.
Fellow American College Surgeons. Member of the American Medical Association, Ohio State and Franklin Company medical societies, Phi Rho Sigma, Alpha Omega Alpha. Mason.; Club: Faculty.
Married Nellie Jacobs, October 16, 1906. Children: Verne Adams, Jane Eleanor.