Hospital Corpsman 1 (Navy Training Courses, NAVPERS 10667) [Paperback] US Naval Hospital Corps School (Portsmouth, Va.)

Description

Paperback cover has some minor discoloration and wear along the sides, scuffs and bending. Spine has some reading creases and wear along the sides. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.

This well-preserved copy of the “Hospital Corpsman 1” training manual offers a fascinating glimpse into the rigorous education of U.S. Navy medical personnel during the 20th century. Published by the Naval Hospital Corps School in Portsmouth, Virginia, this volume was likely used to train countless corpsmen who provided vital medical support to sailors and Marines during wartime and peacetime operations. The book’s worn cover and creased spine are testament to its practical use in classrooms and shipboard sick bays, where future corpsmen mastered the skills necessary to treat everything from battle injuries to infectious diseases. Beyond its utilitarian purpose, this manual serves as a historical artifact, reflecting the Navy’s commitment to comprehensive medical training and the evolution of military medicine over decades of service. For collectors interested in naval history or the history of medicine, this well-preserved example offers a tangible connection to the dedicated corpsmen who upheld the sacred tradition of caring for their shipmates.