Dr. Allgood Vietnam Surgeon
Dr. Richard Allgood 95th Evac Hospital Da Nang South Vietnam 1970-71
Major Richard Allgood was drafted into the army in 1969 after finishing his surgical residency. His first year was spent at Ft. Wollers Texas. In June of 1970 he was sent to Vietnam and stationed at Long Bien, 93rd Evac Hospital. In September of 1970 he was sent to the 95th Evac Hospital at Da Nang.
The Medivac helicopter changed how battlefield medicine was performed. Casualties were seen less than 30 minutes from the injury by a surgeon. This picture depicts Dr. Allgood performing a chest tube insertion as part of the triage and surgery preparation. The rest of the nursing staff and ordelies are also preparing casualties for treatment or surgery.
Major Allgood and his medical colleagues were selfless in their devotion to caring for our wounded servicemen and civilians. This picture commemorates all of the medial professionals who sacrificed and served in Vietnam.
Major Richard Allgood was drafted into the army in 1969 after finishing his surgical residency. His first year was spent at Ft. Wollers Texas. In June of 1970 he was sent to Vietnam and stationed at Long Bien, 93rd Evac Hospital. In September of 1970 he was sent to the 95th Evac Hospital at Da Nang.
The Medivac helicopter changed how battlefield medicine was performed. Casualties were seen less than 30 minutes from the injury by a surgeon. This picture depicts Dr. Allgood performing a chest tube insertion as part of the triage and surgery preparation. The rest of the nursing staff and ordelies are also preparing casualties for treatment or surgery.
Major Allgood and his medical colleagues were selfless in their devotion to caring for our wounded servicemen and civilians. This picture commemorates all of the medial professionals who sacrificed and served in Vietnam.
