Headstone that reads DR JAMES BARRY, INSPECTOR GENERAL OF ARMY HOSPITALS. DIED 15TH JULY 1865, AGED 71 YEARS.
When the story broke, reactions ranged from "knew it all along" to disbelief. In life, Barry avoided undressing in front of ppl & had instructed "strict precautions" be taken to prevent a bodily exam at death.
His headstone is inscribed Dr James Barry Inspector General of Hospitals
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