William Burnet was a physician who dedicated a substantial amount of his money and time to build a hospital for Continental Army veterans.
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Founding Physicians - The Top 10 Doctors of the American Revolution
Physicians in the American Revolution affixed their signature to all of the major documents, acted as Surgeons and many even went into the heart of battle.
William Shippen Jr's Direction of Hospitals is Questioned
William Shippen Jr held the post of Director of Hospitals for the Continental Army.
William Burnet Heals Continental Veterans
William Burnet served as Physician and Surgeon General for the Eastern Region of the Continental Army.
James Tilton Modernizes Military Medicine
James Tilton served as Physician and Surgeon General in the War of 1812.