In 1876 , the 24 - year - old Hamilton sat for the first examination for entrance into MHS , passed with flying colors .
In 1876 , the 24 - year - old Hamilton was commissioned as an Assistant Surgeon on Oct 21 , 1876 .
In 1876 , the 24 - year - old Hamilton sat for the first examination for entrance into MHS , passed with flying colors , and was commissioned as an Assistant Surgeon on Oct 21 , 1876 .