Dr. William Bleckwenn in uniform

Date

• ca. 1940-ca. 1950

Summary

• Dr. William Blackwenn in uniform. Bleckwenn, who received his B.S. from the UW in 1917, was assistant director of the department of neuropsychiatry when he joined the military effort in World War Two. He served as a colonel and commanding officer of the 135th medical regiment, which saw action in southeast Asia.