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Chapter 24: Return to Service
Dad returned to Active Duty on January 26, 1946. His final medical
report read as follows:
Board of Medical Survey - Naval Station Great Lakes - 04 Feb 1946
This man was admitted to this hospital with a diagnosis NO DISEASE
(REPATRIATED POW). He was captured at Corregidor and held prisoner
on P.I. and Japan. While a prisoner he suffered from pellagra, beri
beri, pneumonia, tropical ulcers, and malnutrition. He denies other
illness and injury. He was liberated 9-4-45 and evacuated to Guam
where a complete physical examination and required laboratory
studies were done. At this or subsequent examinations the chest
X-ray Kahn test, smear for malaria and stool examination were all
normal.
On admission to this hospital, he felt well and had gained weight.
He was discharged on 90 day leave. On return from this leave he had
no complaints and felt well. Physical examination and indicated
laboratory studies were normal. He needs no further hospital care.
Weight gain from 98# to 186#.
It is the opinion of the Board that this man is physically and
mentally fit for full duty. It is recommended that he be returned to
full duty.
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On February 20, 1946 Dad was promoted to Chief Petty Officer, Storekeeper.
Promoted to CPO, Storekeeper - United States Navy
Photo Courtesy Richard A. Beam Family
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