Medical Officer
Age: 42
Birthplace: Bigelowe, Kansas
Parents: Corporal Moses and Jerika Sweet
Expertise:
Ph.D. in Internal Medicine, Howard University, 1895; Ph.D. in Botany, University of Maryland, 1896; Doctor of Herbology, London 1897; first colored professor to lecture at Harvard Medical School, 1897. Joined military in 1898, toured with 1st United States Voluntary Infantry (Rough Riders) until 1901, acting as battlefield surgeon and Colonel Roosevelt's personal physician for a period of three months during the Kettle and San Juan Hill Campaigns. Was instrumental in treatment of soldiers from both sides of conflict in disease-ridden Cuban jungles after hostilities had ceased. Received no formal commendation except for personal letter from Colonel Roosevelt. Has extensive knowledge of Arapho and Cheyenne healing techniques; mentored by his maternal uncle, Iron Cloud. Traveled to India and studied tropical medicine at Prins Leopold Institute, 1908. Traveled to Tulsa, Oklahoma, and studied large animal veterinary medicine at Baxter University, 1913.Background:
Born in an army clinic in Fort Phil-Kearny, Joshua Sweet was raised by turns at Pine Ridge Reservation in the Dakota Territory and various Army outposts throughout Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. While living on reservation territory, Dr. Sweet was tutored by his uncle, an Arapho elder and medicine man, Iron Cloud. During this time, Dr. Sweet developed a talent and appreciation for unconventional forms of medicine. When living and traveling with the 24th Infantry he would assist the Medical Corps where his father was assigned as a medic. Dr. Sweet is well-traveled and well-versed in a wide variety of medical practices. His background in botanical research and pharmaceuticals is particularly useful when on extended campaign. Dr. Sweet was first recruited by then-lieutenant Rourke after the battle of Santiago. He is currently on retainer.
It's usually a bad idea to judge people byu their name, but you can actually do that with Sweet. He's friendly and very enthusiastic about his job. He "rescued" me from Mole's harassment when we first met. Sweet promptly decided to carry out my checkup right then. I don't know whether he was joking with the whole thing or if he was serious with his procedure.
I lost hope when the king died. I felt responsible for everything. It was Sweet's words that gave me strength. I remember when he quoted Grampa. "Of course, it's been in my experience when you hit rock bottom, the only place left to go is up."
He was the first to speak out against Rourke's actions. When Rourke punched the king, Sweet rushed to his side, checking his pulse and trying to take care of him as best as he could. I still can't believe the troops were preparing to leave without him!
-M.J.T.
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