On Main Drive Northwest at 14th Street Northwest, in the median on Main Drive Northwest.
Walter Reed 1851 - 1902 Bacteriologist - Research Scientist
In honor of his great work in the fight for the eradication of yellow fever
Reverse:Insignia of the Army Medical Corps
In recognition of the high public service of . . . — — Map (db m68990) HM
Near Main Drive Northwest (U.S. 29) 0.1 miles west of 12th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west.
Although first envisioned during the Civil War, it was not until 1909 that an army general hospital was built in Washington. Named in honor of Major Walter Reed, famed for conquering yellow fever, the original hospital resulted from determined . . . — — Map (db m14164) HM
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