History of veterinary service with the cavalry in the US Army

摘要

The history of veterinary service with the US Cavalry is a nebulous subject. It is thoroughly entwined and reflected in the overall history of military veterinary service. Specific history on the subject has not been written, and it seems impractical,even impossible, to attempt such here. The purpose of this dissertation is to record the history books (there are only 3) that deal substantially with the subject and to finally record my observations and experiences. I sewed 25 years as a veterinary officer, including 4 years (1934-1938) with the First Cavalry Division, Fort Bliss, Tex. There were only 126 officers in the US Army Veterinary Corps at that time. Most were veterans of World War I (WW I), and most had served with the cavalry. I knew all-of them and conversed with many of them at their home stations. Impressions and facts gained from them also are reflected herein.