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William Scruggs [1]

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Image Source: Charlotte Observer newsprint

Biographical Notes: 
He was a surgeon in Ward C-2 at the base hospital.He died from a heart attack and following services at First Baptist church was interred at Oaklawn. He had not been in good health for several months but on the day of his death performed several surgical operations.
Date of Birth: 
8/8/1889
Military Branch: 
Army
Education Details: 
University of PennsylvaniaWake Forest University
Family Details: 

<p>Spouse: Helen Florence Briggs: of Raleigh, m 1922 Children: William M. Scruggs Jr. Dependents: Parents: Siblings: 7 sisters: Annie, Mrs. Robert Hairston, Mrs. Mal Wilson, Mrs. George Proffitt, Mrs. Gene Roberts, Mrs. WM Lipscomb, Mrs. James Corbitt - Dr. Boyce P Scruggs - Dr. Wilbur N. Scruggs - Robert R. Scruggs - Extended Family:</p>

First Name: 
William
Last Name: 
Scruggs
Middle Name: 
Marvin
Military Details: 
Camp Greene, NC;
Occupation: 
Occupation: Employer: Associate surgeon at Rutherford Co. hospital in 1918Presbyterian Hospital of Charlotte, NC Location:
Military Rank: 
Captain
Source: 

Mecklenburg County Medicine; The Caduceus Vol. 1, #1, p. 5., Charlotte Observer newsprint, Mecklenburg Times obituary cards

Military Unit: 
Camp Greene Base Hospital Hospital Unit No. 54
Exhibit & Section: 
Doughboys & Camp Greene Mecklenburg County, NC 1917-1918 [2]
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