William C. Gorgas
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Dr. William Crawford Gorgas, M.D. (1854-1920) is best known for his work in stopping the spread of yellow fever and malaria, by stopping the mosquitos that spread it. Originally from Alabama, Dr. Gorgas served as Surgeon General of the United States Army. His work in stopping the spread of disease in the Isthmus of Panama was instrumental in the construction of the Panama Canal since it significantly prolonged the lifespans of the thousands of workers involved in the project.
