Walter James Crocker

Background

Crocker, Walter James was born on November 20, 1885 in Ada, Minnesota, United States. Son of Walter Joseph and Helen (Wiley) Crocker.

Education

Bachelor of Agricultural Science, Utah Agricultural College, 1909. V.M.D., University of Pennsylvania, 1911.

Career

Marie. Lecturer and instructor, Veterinary School, University of Pennsylvania, 1911-1913, assistant professor veterinary pathology, 1913-1914, assistant professor veterinary pathology and bacteriology, 1914-1916, professor veterinary pathology since April 1916. Assistant director Wistar Institute of Anatomy and Biology, University of Pennsylvania, 1920-1921. District manager J. Lee Nicholson Institute, 1921.

General manager Globe laboratories, 1922-1924.

Director Globe laboratories, Globe Livestock Company and Cleo Ranch Company, 1923-1925. Clinical pathologist, Philadelphia General Hospital, since 1925.

Achievements

• Walter James Crocker has been listed as a noteworthy veterinarian. by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American, Pennsylvania State and Keystone veterinary medical societies, Philadelphia Pathology Society, International Association Veterinary Medical Museums, Dallas and Fort Worth Veterinary Medical Association, Texas Veterinary Medical Association, Pennsylvania Fish and Game Protect. Association, Sigma Xi, Sigma Alpha, Alpha Psi.

Mason (33°, Shriner).

Clubs: University, Norristown Rifle.

Connections

Married Rosa Binder, February 6, 1915.