James E.T. Hopkins: WWII Combat Surgeon in Merrills Marauders

Published: Sept. 2, 2021, 9 a.m.

b"James E.T Hopkins was a surgical intern before he volunteered with the Army Medical Corps. After serving in Fiji and the Solomon Islands, Hopkins volunteered again for what would eventually be known as Merrill\\u2019s Marauders.\\n\\nMerrill\\u2019s Marauders fought primarily in the jungles of Burma, executing deep penetration missions behind enemy lines. The 1962 film Merrill\\u2019s Marauders is based on their experiences.\\n\\nAs a combat surgeon, Hopkins was unarmed on the battlefield, and completely exposed as he treated the wounds of fellow Marauders.\\n\\nTo hear more stories about the Marauders, listen to our interview with Col. Logan. E. Weston, nicknamed 'The Fightin\\u2019 Preacher'.\\n\\nTo learn more about Hopkins, click here.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"