Bethesda Autopsy Assistance22 November 1963
Commander J. Thornton Boswell assisted Humes and Finck during President Kennedy's autopsy at Bethesda Naval Hospital.
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J. Thornton Boswell Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for J. Thornton Boswell, based on 5 World History Database records associated with United States of America.
5 records1963–19635 events1 places
Chronological biography
1963
Bethesda Chief of Pathology Role22 November 1963
Boswell was chief of pathology at Bethesda Naval Hospital when he participated in President Kennedy's autopsy.
Bethesda Posterior Neck Entrance Agreement22 November 1963
Boswell agreed with the other pathologists that the small posterior neck wound was a missile entrance wound.
Bethesda Posterior Skull Entry Conclusion22 November 1963
Boswell agreed that the bullet penetrated the rear of Kennedy's head before passing through the skull.
Bethesda Right-Side Skull Exit Conclusion22 November 1963
Boswell joined Humes in concluding that the head missile exited through the large defect on the right side of the skull.
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