Battalion Surgeon
"They call you a battalion surgeon. I didn't know surgery; really, I was simply trying to save lives." (Audio Interview)
William M. McConahey graduated from medical school in 1942 and enlisted with the Army in 1943. He attended medical field service school and served as a battalion surgeon with the 357th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division.
In March 1944, McConahey and the division deploye...
"They call you a battalion surgeon. I didn't know surgery; really, I was simply trying to save lives." (Audio Interview)
William M. McConahey graduated from medical school in 1942 and enlisted with the Army in 1943. He attended medical field service school and served as a battalion surgeon with the 357th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division.
In March 1944, McConahey and the division deploye...
