04.20.2005 00:18

Wheeler Lipes dies: WWII pharmacist's mate performed emergency appendectomy


I blogged about Pharmacist's Mate Wheeler Lipes at Former sub pharmacist's mate to receive Navy Commendation Medal, performed appendectomy when 23 years old in WWII. He's gone to his reward, two months after he received the Navy Commendation Medal at Camp Lejeune Hospital: Former submariner will finally be recognized.