Henry Marshall (physician)

Dr Henry Marshall FRSE (1775-1851) was a Scottish military surgeon, hygienist and medical author. He served as Inspector General of all British military hospitals in the early 19th century. He is known as the “founder of military medical statistics”. He also campaigned strongly for the abolition of flogging as an army punishment.

Henry Marshall (physician)

Dr Henry Marshall FRSE (1775-1851) was a Scottish military surgeon, hygienist and medical author. He served as Inspector General of all British military hospitals in the early 19th century. He is known as the “founder of military medical statistics”. He also campaigned strongly for the abolition of flogging as an army punishment.