(See
examples
of the written exam questions and answers for Union Navy applicant,
Dr. George Snow including his biography.)
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From the Medical
and Surgical History data:
CASE.--Lieutenant
Charles Kennedy, Co. I, 28th Pennsylvania Volunteers, aged 25 years,
was wounded at the battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia, May 2d,
1863, by a fragment of shell, which produced a wound two inches long
and one inch wide, removing the superior portion of the occipital
bone one inch to the right of the median line, destroying the
membranes so that the substance of the brain protruded about one and
a half inches. On May 7th, he was admitted to Armory Square
Hospital, Washington. The wound had a burnt and black appearance,
and the pulsation of the brain was very distinct with every beat of
the heart. The patient's intellect was greatly impaired, and there
was total loss of vision, so that he could nut distinguish day from
night. The pulse was at 60 and full, and there was partial loss of
power in the lower extremities. After admission to hospital, the
hair was closely shaven around the wound, and the dead tissue was
removed by sponging with tepid water. His bowels were constipated
for seven days from the date of the injury, and he had scarcely any
sleep. Cathartics, injections, and anodynes were administered. On
May 11th, twelve leeches were applied to each temple, and three
behind each ear. On the following day the symptoms were greatly
ameliorated. On May 13th, spiculae of bone were removed, and also on
the 15th, when the fungus had receded somewhat, and a healthy
granulation was progressing. His appetite was good, no fever, vision
partially restored, and able to get out of bed. He continued to
improve, and on June 16th the fungus had entirely retracted, and
vision was restored. The intellect was perfect and the general
health good. On June 20th, Lieutenant Kennedy went home on leave of
absence. He was subsequently admitted to the Officers' Hospital at
Philadelphia. On September 9th, 1863, the wound had entirely healed.
On November 12th, he was ordered before an examining board at
Annapolis, and was returned to duty January 12th, 1864. On May 5th,
1864, he was admitted to the field hospital at Lookout Mountain,
being again returned to duty about July, 1864. He was discharged the
service July 20th, 1864, and afterward pensioned. Pension Examiner
Wilson Jewell, under date of April 19th, 1865, reported that the
patient suffers from cephalgia, vertigo, and weakness, when exposed
to the sun or much excited. His disability was rated one-third and
temporary. It was subsequently stated by
Dr. C. C. McGlaughlin, late surgeon 95th Pennsylvania Volunteers,
that he attended Lieutenant Kennedy in his last illness, and that he
died December 15th, 1865, from the effects of a wound in his head.
The plate opposite illustrates the appearance of the wound in May
and June, 1863.
McGlaughlin was
cited two other times in the M&SH.
