Baron Dominque Jean Larry

 

Born on July 8, 1766, he was French surgeon in Napoleon’s Grande Armée. Despite not being alive during the time period, he played a major role in the medicine that was used and invented during these two wars. He was nicknamed the “Father of Combat Medicine” due to all of his contributions made. He laid the foundation for medical evacuation with the invention of the ambulance. He was also one of the first military physicians to conceptualize frontline medical support.

 

Colonel Michael DeBakey

 

 

Born on September 7, 1908, in Lousiana Micheal was devoted to medicine from an early age. At the age of 23, he invented the roller pump, which allowed continuous blood flow during operations, making open heart surgery possible. He was one of the first surgeons to perform a coronary artery bypass surgery. He gave provided the M.A.S.H units with tips and suggestions for optimal delivery of surgical care for soldiers in high-intensity environments. He received the Legion of Merit Award from General Rankin for his contributions to the development of the M.A.S.H.