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Thomas Alexander1812 - 1860
Statue of Thomas Alexander, Prestonpans
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Military physician. Born in Prestonpans, where he is remembered by a statue. Alexander was Director-General of the Medical Department of the British Army. He improved the sanitary conditions in the army, and served as chief Medical Officer to the Light Division in the Crimean War, where he worked hard to alleviate suffering.
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