Harry A. Cantwell
American politician and physician (died 1972)
Harry Arthur Cantwell (died December 20, 1972) was an American politician and physician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland Senate, representing Cecil County from 1922 to 1926.
Early life
Harry Arthur Cantwell graduated from Tome School in 1902. He graduated from the University of Maryland in 1906. He worked as an intern at the University of Maryland and Kernan Hospital in Baltimore.
Career
Medical career
Cantwell opened a medical office in Charlestown in 1907. He later opened an office in North East. He was chief of the surgical staff at Union Hospital in Elkton from 1921 to 1954.
In 1931, Cantwell was elected fellow of the American College of Surgeons. During World War II, he worked as medical director and consulting surgeon of the Navy's Triumph Explosives plant.
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