"Thomas Lawson was born in Virginia...and upon the completion of his medical studies in 1809 sought an appointment as surgeon's mate in the navy...".
"Two years at sea however caused him to turn his eyes to land service, and he resigned from the navy January 12th, 1811, and on the 8th of the following month was appointed garrison surgeon's mate in the Army and was promoted to be surgeon of the 6th infantry May 21, 1813, in which position he rendered most distinguished service during the War of 1812...".
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