Background
Egan, William John was born on October 30, 1892 in Hurley, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Timothy Francis and Mary (Murray) Egan.
Egan, William John was born on October 30, 1892 in Hurley, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Timothy Francis and Mary (Murray) Egan.
Bachelor of Science, University of Michigan, 1914; Doctor of Medicine, University of Michigan, 1916.
Intern, Milwaukee Hospital, 1916-1917; fellow, Mayo Clinic practice internal medicine, from 1919; staff member, Milwaukee Hospital, Columbia Hospital, Milwaukee County Hospital assistant professor internal medicine, Marquette U., 1919-1966; associate professor internal medicine emeritus, Marquette U., from 1966. Former member board control National Wholesale Druggists Chairman's Association CrandonDrug Company, Miami, Florida. President Yahr-Lange Wholesale Drugs, Milwaukee, La Crosse Wisconsin, Rockford, Illinois.
Former chairman Milwaukee chapter American Red Cross, director blood bank, 1944, Executive Committee from 1934. Former Board of Governors American National Red Cross, 1946. Vice chairman Milwaukee Safety Commission Captain Medical Reserve Corps Red Cross, Advertising Educational Foundation, France, 1918-1919.
Member American College of Physicians, American Medical Association, American Rheumatism Association, Wisconsin (councilor), Milwaukee County medical societies, Wisconsin Rheumatism Association, Milwaukee Academy Medicine, Milwaukee Society Internists, American Legion, Military Order of Foreign Wars, Military Order of World War Officers, Milwaukee Club, City Club, Knights of Columbus, Phi Rho Sigma, Alpha Omega Alpha.
Married Viola Forster, September 25, 1919. Children: William John, James Forster, Vi (Mistress Richard A. Candee).