Reviews

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William, Samuel, and John Going, the sons of James Going, M.D., were true pioneers of the United States Army Veterinary Corps. It is without a doubt that all three of these veterinary doctors made notable contributions to the Army’s cavalry branch, ensuring the future care and well-being of the Army’s horses. Students of 19th century military history and the evolution of cavalry veterinary surgeons will find this book both interesting and enlightening.

–Robert J. Smith, Ph.D., U.S. Cavalry Museum Director, 
Fort Riley Museum, Fort Riley, Kansas

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The Royal Dick School of Veterinary Studies, Edinburgh, Scotland, founded by William Dick in 1823, is justly proud of its international status. The four Going brothers from Tipperary, Ireland, are unique in that they all graduated from the Dick Vet (after a three-year course), then emigrated to live adventurous lives in America and India.

–Colin M. Warwick, MBE, Honorary Fellow,
University of Edinburgh

 

Five Irishmen, Five Brothers, Five Veterinary Surgeons is a great resource, not only of genealogical importance to the Going family, but also of the experiences of early veterinary professionals. The entire book is of interest in the veterinary and historical fields, with particularly close attention to the U.S. Army connections. The boarding/ induction, along with self-nomination of Goings into the Army is well researched and referenced. At the time, they were contractors, a status that allowed them to have “side jobs,” as evident by advertising of products and services. Speaking of which, the Goings did not fail in self-promotion, and one can read that they were adept in advertising to ensure their livelihood.

–Nolan A. (Andy) Watson, Chief,
AMEDD Center of History and Heritage

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