Military blood transfusion, 1943 C017 / 7868
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Military blood transfusion, 1943 C017 / 7868
Military blood transfusion. US Army soldier receiving a transfusion of blood plasma while recovering from being wounded by a snipers bullet at Safi, Morocco, during World War II. The bullet grazed his skull and blood plasma was applied at the time by a battlefield medic. Newly developed blood donor and transfusion technologies were used by the US military in World War II. Blood plasma was obtained from donations made through the American Red Cross. Here, First Lieutenant Landis D. Morris, of Olar, South Carolina, is in the Walter Reed General Hospital (later the Walter Reed Army Medical Center), Washington DC, USA. Photographed in March 1943
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1900s 1940s 1943 2nd World War Bandage Bandaged Bandages March Military Morocco National Photo Company Collection North American Patient Recovering Second World War Soldier Treating Treatment Us Army Warfare Washington Dc World War 2 World War Two Wounded Wwii American Red Cross Blood Plasma First Lieutenant Safi Walter Reed Army Medical Center
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This print captures a significant moment in medical history during World War II. In the midst of the North African campaign, an injured US Army soldier is shown receiving a blood transfusion of plasma at Walter Reed General Hospital in Washington DC. The soldier, First Lieutenant Landis D. Morris from Olar, South Carolina, had been wounded by a sniper's bullet that grazed his skull. This remarkable image showcases the innovative use of newly developed blood donor and transfusion technologies employed by the US military during this time. Blood plasma used for transfusions was obtained through generous donations made to the American Red Cross. Here, we witness firsthand how these life-saving measures were administered on the battlefield by skilled medics like those who applied blood plasma to Lt. Morris' head wound. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of both human resilience and advancements in medicine during times of war. It highlights not only the bravery and sacrifice displayed by soldiers but also emphasizes the crucial role played by healthcare professionals in treating wounded servicemen. Preserved within this monochrome frame is a piece of history that symbolizes hope amidst turmoil—a testament to our collective commitment to saving lives even in times of conflict.
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