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James R. Tryon

Surgeon General of the United States Navy

Died when: 74 years 178 days (893 months)
Star Sign: Libra

 

James R. Tryon

James Rufus Tryon (September 24, 1837 – March 20, 1912) was a medical doctor serving in the United States Navy during and after the American Civil War, who went on to become Surgeon General of the United States Navy.

His great grandson Lieutenant General Richard T.Tryon was the Commander, United States Marine Corps Forces Command from 2013 until 2015.

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