WAR DEPARTMENT, 
OFFICE OF THE SURGEON GENERAL, 
WASHINGTON. 
April 22, 1912. 
OBITUARY FOR COL. LOUIS W.CRAMPTON: 
Louis T7. Crampton, Medical Corps, U.S.Army, died of pneumonia at the 
Stewart Hotel, San Bernardino, California, April 12, 1912. 
He was born May 8, 1848, in Frederick County, Maryland. He graduated 
from the medical department of the University of Maryland in 1869; served as 
an Acting Assistant Surgeon from Feb.10th to June 25th, 1875; and was ap- 
pointed as Assistant Surgeon, U.S.Army, June 26,1875. He was promoted to 
the rank of Captain and Assistant Surgeon on June 26, 1880, and to that of 
Major and Surgeon on September 6, 1895. 
He served at various posts scattered throughout the United States during 
this time. From March 5, 1894, to April 18, 1898, he was surgeon at Ft.Meade 
8.Dak. On April 22d of the latter year he reported for duty at Ft.McHenry, Md. 
On April 29, 1898, he was directed by the Secretary of 'Jar to examine at 
Baltimore, Md., the volunteer troops called out by the State of Maryland under 
the President's proclamation of April 23, 1898, as to their physical qualifi- 
cations for military service. 
He was on duty with the 5th Army Corps at Tampa, Fla., and later at 
Santiago, Cuba. On July 1st, 1898, during the engagement at Santiago he was 
in charge of the dressing stationat El Caney. He remained in charge of this 
station until the night of July 2d, when the wounded were transferred to the 
field hospital. On July 4th he was temporarily detached to establish a fever 
hospital. He rejoined his brigade on July 18th and returned to the United 
States sick a short time later. He was recommended by the Brevet Board for 
the brevet of Lieut.Colonel for service at the Battle of Santiago, July 1st, 
He reported at Ft.McHenry, Md. , on Sept.27, 1898, and on Oct.7th he was 2 
directed by the Secretary of War to examine the volunteer troops of the 
State of Maryland to be mustered out at Baltimore. 
Ha sailed for the Philippines on Nov. 20, 1899, and was chief surgeon of 
the military district of Iloilo and later of that department from tho time of 
his arrival in the Philippines, Dec.18,1899.until July 8,1900. He then pro- 
ceeded to Manila where he was placed in charge of the medical supply depot for 
the Headquarters, Department of Southern Luzon. A short time after assuming 
charge of this depot ho was appointed as the disbursing officer in charge of 
the public civil funds for the purchase and distribution of medicine to 
indigent natives. 
On his return to the United States he arrived at San Franc Isco,Jan.9,1902, 
and was surgeon at Ft.Adams, R.I., from this time until May 24,1903,when he 
assumed charge of the Medical Supply Depot at St.Louis, Mo. He remained in charge 
of this depot until Feb.10,1909. Being an excellent oxecutivo officer he per- 
formed valuable service while in charge of this depot. He was promoted to the 
grade of Lieut.Colonel on Aug.9,1903,and to that of Colonel,Medlcal Corps, on 
Oct.23, 1908. 
On March 5,1909, he sailed for the Philippines the second time,arriving 
there April 9th. There he served as Chief Surgeon, Philippines Division, from 
the time of his arrival until his departure, Sept.13,1911. After this time he 
returned to the United States by way of Europe, having been granted several 
months leave of absence with directions to report to the Surgeon General for 
further orders upon his return to this country. On Feb.24,1912, Col.Crampton 
having reported as directed, the Surgeon General recommended to The Adjutant 
General that he be directed to proceed to his home to avail retirement. 
He was an active member of the Association of Military Surgeons and a 3 
member of the American Medical Association. 
Colonel Crampton was a gentle, lovable, character; a sympathetic 
and capable physician, and an excellent administrator. During his many 
years of service he endeared himself to his associates who were devoted 
to him, and loved him for his sterling qualities.