History
The Kendrick Memorial Blood Donor Center was dedicated on 17 May 2001.
It is dedicated to Major General Douglas B. Kendrick.
Major General Douglas B. Kendrick was born in Atlanta, Ga, and graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in Oxford, Ga. He began his military career in 1934, serving 33 years of military service in the Medical Corps, with his last assignment being the Commander at Walter Reed Army Medical Center from 1965-1967.
| 1940 | Assigned to the Army medical school to initiate a blood research unit. |
| 1941 - 1944 | Assigned as the Army's Blood Program Officer. |
| 1944 | Ordered to the Pacific Region where he developed and implemented the use of blood, plasma and albumin during World War II and Korea. |
| 1945 - 1948 | Served as personal physician to General Douglas MacArthur in Japan. |
| 1960 | Became the Chief Surgeon of United States Army Europe (USAREUR). |
| 1964 | Authored the book Blood Programs in World War II. |
| 1965 | Assumed command of Walter Reed Army Medical Center. |
Upon retirement after completing 33 years of distinguished service, General Kendrick went back to Atlanta where he accepted the position of Medical Director at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, Ga. General Kendrick is considered the "Father of the Armed Forces Blood Program." His service was characterized by a superb balance of outstanding leadership, dedication and commitment to his vocation, uncommon vigor, and the implementation of innovations regarding the use of blood resources. General Kendrick was a scholar, soldier and caring healer and is a shining example for others to follow.