James Arthur CutterJames Arthur Cutter, M.D. (1924-2014) was a physician, professor, anesthesiologist, and devoted family man. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, he served in World War II as part of Patton's 3rd Army, 26th "Yankee" Infantry Division. His wartime experiences-ecorded in 1945 and preserved in this volume-reflect the perspective of a young soldier writing in the aftermath of intense combat.Following the war, Cutter earned his medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine in 1951 and trained in anesthesiology at Brooke General Hospital in San Antonio. Over the next three decades, he distinguished himself in both academic and clinical practice. He served as a professor at the University of Buffalo and the University of Oklahoma, later becoming Chief of Anesthesia at Oklahoma and multiple institutions within the Kaiser Permanente system in Northern California. He also chaired Kaiser's Regional Chiefs of Anesthesia and contributed to leading medical journals in anesthesiology, surgery, and medical education.Cutter was a Diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology and a Fellow of both the American College of Anesthesiologists and the American College of Chest Physicians.A lifelong learner and passionate hobbyist, Cutter was a professional-grade photographer, an audiophile, and an early adopter of technology. He was married to Norma Gloria Zynda for 57 years, and together they raised seven children and welcomed sixteen grandchildren. His legacy lives on through his family, his contributions to medicine, and the words he left behind. Read More Read Less