Stanhope Bayne-Jones

Stanhope Bayne-Jones, M.D. (November 6, 1888 - February 20, 1970) was a physician, an American bacteriologist, a medical historian and a United States Army medical officer with the rank of Brigadier General.

Early years
He was born on November 6, 1888 in New Orleans, Louisiana as the son of physician. His grandfather Joseph Jones was also physician and served in the medical department of the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War, therefore Stanhope was very influenced in his decision of the future career. Stanhope attended the Dixon Academy in Covington, Louisiana and then enrolled the Yale University. He graduated in 1910 with A.B. degree. Subsequently Bayne-Jones attended the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland and received there his Doctor of Medicine degree in 1914.

He became a teacher and also researcher in the field of Bacteriology and immunology. Bayne-Jones received a commission of First lieutenant in the Medical Reserve Corps, U.S. Army on August 7, 1915.

Decorations
Here is the ribbon bar of Brigadier general Bayne-Jones: