Marshall, H. Leo (Henry Leo)

Hyrum Leo Marshall (1884-1972) was the Professor of Physical Welfare and University Physician 1920-1944, Professor and Head of the Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 1944-1950, and Acting Dean, School of Medicine 1944-1946, and 1949-1950. Marshall was born 10 September 1884 in Tooele, Utah. He was a professor at the University of Utah from 1914-1942 and in the Medical School from 1942-1950. Marshall played a major role in negotiating part of Fort Douglas for the VA Hospital and the University of Utah. He was also instrumental in the organizing local health departments and in planning and financing the University Hospital. He died in October 1972.