Patton (1970)
Edward Meeks: Medical Corps Major
Quotes
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Medical Corps Major : I can't use my stethoscope when I'm wearing my helmet.
Patton : Well, then cut two holes in your helmet so that you can.
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Patton : Ah doctor.
Medical Corps Major : Sir.
Patton : I understand you have two cases of self inflicted wounds.
Medical Corps Major : Yes sir we do.
Patton : Uh get 'em out of here.
Medical Corps Major : Sir, one of them's developed a very serious infection.
Patton : Oh, I don't care if he dies, just get him someplace but not here. He doesn't belong in the same building with men who have been wounded in battle.
Medical Corps Major : I'll see that they're moved sir.
Patton : One more thing: There'll be no battle fatigue in my command. That's an order.
Medical Corps Major : Yes sir.
Patton : Battle fatigue is a free ride, a yellow belly's ticket to the hospital. I'm not gonna subsidize cowardice.
Medical Corps Major : Yes sir.
Patton : Doctor, where's your helmet?
Medical Corps Major : I don't wear a helmet when I'm in the hospital General.
Patton : Start.
Medical Corps Major : I can't use my stethoscope when I'm wearing my helmet.
Patton : We'll, then cut two holes in your helmet so that you can, and get those yellow bellies out of here, today.