Major Jonathan Letterman Medical Excellence Award

For the past decade, the National Museum of Civil War Medicine has proudly recognized individuals and organizations that carry on the legacy of Major Jonathan Letterman’s innovation and service to wounded warriors with the Letterman Award.

The 11th Annual Major Jonathan Letterman Medical Excellence Award was held on October 11, 2018 from 6:00- 9:00 PM at the Gettysburg Hotel in historic Gettysburg, PA. This winners were: COL Robert Mabry, MD, MC, USA and COL Jonathan M. Kissane, MSC, USA (Ret) Click the links below to learn more about them.

Information about the 12th Annual Major Jonathan Letterman Medical Excellence Award will be posted here as it becomes available.

2018 Award Winner

COL Mabry contributed to the development of the Combat Application Tourniquet, brought about landmark changes in the Army’s Combat Lifesaver Program.

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2018 Award Winner

COL Jonathan M. Kissane has been recognized as the singular greatest driver of innovation in medical logistics.

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Military Medicine in Action

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Nominations for the 12th Annual Letterman Award are open. Click the image to find the nomination form and criteria.

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2018 Keynote Speaker

Keynote speaker at the 2018 Letterman Dinner, Dr. Dale Smith spoke on Letterman’s triumphs and struggles during his work to transform battlefield medicine.

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The 2015 Nominees pose with Letterman Award Winner, COL Laura Ruse Brosch

Past Winners

Meet the men, women, and organizations that are carrying on Letterman's legacy.

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