22nd Infantry - Medical Company sections

1st Battalion 22nd Infantry

22nd Infantry - Medical Company 1950-1951

Company Sections

REGIMENTAL DISPENSARY

Early in March, at Fort Benning, Ga., the Medics stood in a reveille formation. An announcement was made by
M/Sgt.Engebretson, "Lowenthal, Lick, Parker, Evans, Terpe and Me Adam report to South Harmony Church Dispensary
to take over sick call." That was the nucleus of a group which was to establish a reputation at Benning as one of the best and
most efficient dispensaries on the post. The M. D., Lt. Turner C. Johnson, was to be encountered for the first time, to say
nothing of Capt. Barrie M. Kato.

The dispensary crew developed an unsurpassed admiration for "TCJ". His ability, attitude and interest;
as well as the respect of all those he treated.

As time went on, this team moulded itself into a sure and effective unit. Sick call mounted as the regiment unified in one area.
The group found itself handling, not just 10 to 20 men per day, but 50 or 60.

A few months later, POM was completed, and the 22d moved out. The addition of Wheelus, Urda and Austin indicated
the increased responsibilities of the dispensary. On the trip from "Stateside" to EUCOM, Dowling joined the crew

The ship's dispensary was well staffed by the 22nd Medics. By this time sick call was hitting 100 to 120 daily

Wildflecken,- and Proctor started work. Then men were "zeroed" in on the changes peculier to EUCOM administration.
By the time the regiment arrived at Schweinfurt, the staff (20 by now) in the sick call department and wards, under the
administrative supervision of Sgt. Lowenthal, was ready, willing and able to handle any and all emergencies which might arise.
Sick call now averaged 125- I50 daily

Being a dispensary, 24 hours service was necessary Schreiber was added to the staff to handle all latecomers.

Many medics unmentioned, participated in the establishment of the fine name we have today.

They rotated on the training, enabling them to develop ability and confidence in themselves. They could join and care
for the men in the line units, upholding the reputation of the medics and maintain the respect of all the men and officers.

Sgt. Asher Lowenthal.

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