Person    | Male  Born 1865  Died 1926

Sir William Leishman

Categories: Armed Forces, Medicine

Countries: Scotland

Born Glasgow. With the army in India where he developed an interest in kala azar. This and his anti-typhoid work are his achievements. He remained with the army medical service throughout his career.

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