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Douglas Jolly

Personal details

Full Name:

Douglas Waddell Jolly

Lifetime:

16 Dec 1904 – 19 Dec 1983

Biography

Douglas Jolly
Dr Doug Jolly pioneered mobile emergency surgery during the Spanish Civil War. He is described by US medical historian David Adamas as ‘one of the most notable war surgeons of the 20th century’.
Main image: Dr Doug Jolly
Spansih Civil War surgeon Doug Jolly having a quick cigarette during a break from his medical duties.