George William Reyer (1893-1976) biographical file

Collection

Identifier: EBL-0819

Staff Only

Abstract

Biographical file includes notes on the history of the 300th General Hospital, photographs, newsletters from 300th General Hospital, and biographical information about Reyer.

Dates

1942 - 1976

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Historical or Biographical Note

Colonel George William Reyer, M.D., graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1913 and from Vanderbilt University Medical School in 1917. Following graduation, Reyer was commissioned first lieutenant, Medical Corps, United States Army. He was promoted to captain in 1919, to major in 1921, to lt. colonel in 1939, and to colonel in 1942. Reyer served in the Philippine Islands from 1921-1923 and in Tientsen, China, from 1929-1932. He became professor of military science and tactics at Vanderbilt University in 1937 and served in that capacity until 1940.

In 1942, Reyer assumed command of the 300th General Hospital, a post he held with distinction throughout World War II. He returned to the United States in August 1945 and was awarded the Legion of Merit for his service with the 300th. The Italian government decorated Reyer with the Order of the Commander of the Cross of the Crown of Italy in 1945.