Pellew, Leonard James
Person: id 49150
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UAdelaide
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World War I
Family name
Pellew
Given name(s)
Leonard James
Initials
L.J.
Honorific
Dr.
Gender
Male
Early education
Tertiary education
Military service
Military awards
Survived
Survived WWI
Occupations
Pellew L.J. : SurgeonPellew L.J. : Deputy Officer of Health 13 Mar 1919 - Local Board of Health @ West Torrens [ SA Australia ]Pellew L.J. : Honorary Commissioner 19 Feb 1920 - Chief Secretary's Office @ Japan [ Japan ]Pellew L.J. : Medical Practitioner - 17 Mar 1928 Drs Pellew & Dawkins @ Victoria Square [ Adelaide, SA Australia ]
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L J Pellew showed an ability early on in his medical career to develop sound surgical techniques.His flair for diagnosis and his surgical acumen earned him a Mention in Despatches for his work in the field of war. After returning from World War I, L J Pellew conducted a busy surgical practice in Adelaide as well as undertaking many duties with public bodies and charitable institutions. He spent a year overseas in USA and UK to devote himself to post-graduate surgical studies as well as spending time in Japan and S.E. Asia. After returning to Adelaide, L J Pellew was made the Official Surgeon to the S.A. Fire Brigade.
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