why should we remember Bethune
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Norman Bethune (1890-1939), a Canadian physician is best known for his services in wartime medical units during the Spanish Civil War, and as a hero in People's Republic of China and his impact on Sino-Canadian relations. ... It was a part of reading curriculum in China's elementary schools, during its cultural revolution.
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Bethune came to international prominence first for his service as a frontline trauma surgeon supporting the Republican government during the Spanish Civil War, and later supporting the Communist Party of China's (CPC) Eighth Route Army during the Second Sino-Japanese War. Bethune helped bring modern medicine to rural China, treating both sick villagers and wounded soldiers.
Bethune was responsible for developing a mobile blood-transfusion service for frontline operations in the Spanish Civil War. Ironically, he died of blood poisoning after accidentally cutting his finger while operating on wounded Chinese soldiers.