Harvey E. Brown Jr. facts for kids

Dr. Harvey E. Brown Jr. (born 1840 – died August 20, 1889) was an American military officer and a skilled army surgeon. He was the son of Major General Harvey Brown. After finishing his studies at the University of New York, he joined the U.S. Army.

Harvey Brown Jr. had an important career as a surgeon. He served with the 17th New York Volunteers, which was part of the famous "Excelsior Brigade" led by General Daniel Sickles. This was during the American Civil War. He worked as a volunteer surgeon for three years before joining the regular army on April 13, 1863.

A Doctor Fighting Disease

Dr. Brown Jr. also helped a lot during several big yellow fever epidemics. These outbreaks happened in the southeastern United States after the Civil War, during a time called Reconstruction.

Expert on Yellow Fever

In 1873, he wrote an important research report called "More Efficient System of Quarantine on the Southern and Gulf Coasts." This report was about how to better control diseases like yellow fever. He was known as one of the top experts in this field during his 25 years of service.

A Military Historian

Later in his career, Dr. Brown Jr. worked in the office of the Surgeon General. He also became a military historian. He wrote a detailed history of the U.S. Army Medical Department in a book called "The Medical Department of the United States Army from 1775 to 1873."

Promotion and Passing

He was promoted to the rank of major in 1881. Dr. Brown Jr. passed away from a lung disease called consumption (now known as tuberculosis) at the Jackson Barracks near New Orleans, Louisiana, on August 20, 1889. He was buried two days later at the Chalmette National Cemetery.