McNellis, Russell, 1906-1988.

Russell McNellis was born and attended school in Dunkerton, Iowa. He received a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (1928) from Iowa State College (University), graduating with honors and membership in three honorary scholastic fraternities.

Dr. McNellis accepted a regular army commission in the U.S. Army (1932). He attended Army Veterinary School (1932) in Washington, D.C. and the U.S. Army Medical Field Service School (1933) in Pennsylvania. He was assigned to the Army Veterinary School (1935) as an instructor and assistant director. He organized the Peruvian National Veterinary College and the Peruvian Army Remount Service (1942) while stationed in Peru.

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