He was appointed the second Surgeon General of the United States from 1879 to 1891 .
John B. Hamilton ( December 1 , 1847 -- December 24 , 1898 ) was an American physician and soldier .
John B. Hamilton was appointed the second Surgeon General of the American   from 1879 to 1891 .
John B. Hamilton ( December 1 , 1847 -- December 24 , 1898 ) was an American physician and soldier .