John Covert Boyd

Boyd was appointed as an assistant surgeon in the Navy Medical Corps, eventually rising to Medical Director.^[3] In 1902, he became a professor in the Navy Medical College, Washington, where he was second in seniority.^[2] Under the supervision of the Surgeon-General of the Navy, Boyd compiled a book of instructions for medical officers.^[3]

In 1903, Boyd became the assistant chief of the Navy's Bureau of Surgery and Medicine, serving in this capacity until his retirement.^[1] He retired as captain from the Navy Medical Corps on June 11, 1911.^[1]

Boyd was a fellow of the New York Academy of Medicine. He was a member of the Association of Military Surgeons of the United States, the American Medical Association, and the Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences. He was also an honorary member of the Medical Society of the District of Columbia.^[3]

In 1887, Boyd married Katherine Dorr Willard. The couple had two children, Alice and Walter.^[1] They resided in Washington, D. C.^[3]

He was a member of the Archaeological Institute of America. He served on the board of directors of the Garfield Hospital and the American Security and Trust Company.^[4] In 1905, President Roosevelt appointed Boyd to the central committee of the American National Red Cross.^[5][6]

In 1925, Boyd's health declined.^[1] Boyd died from a heart attack on July 7, 1927 at the Hyde Park Hotel in London, England.^[1][4] He was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.^[7][4][1]