James Robb Church | |
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Born | Chicago, Illinois, US | January 1, 1866
Died | May 18, 1923 | (aged 57)
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Allegiance | United States of America |
Service | United States Army |
Rank | Assistant Surgeon and later Colonel |
Unit | 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry Regiment |
Battles / wars | Spanish–American War World War I |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Other work | Author, medical attache, doctor |
James Robb Church (January 1, 1866 – May 18, 1923) was a United States Army Assistant Surgeon who received the Medal of Honor for his actions as part of the Rough Riders regiment during the Spanish–American War. He also served in World War I, and wrote about the effects of poison gas and his experiences as a wartime doctor.