Dr. Jimmy Ware’s life took a dramatic turn on October 23, 1983, when he found himself at the
center of the medical rescue efforts following the Beirut barracks bombing, a bombing that took
the lives of 241 U.S. servicemembers in one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in history. As
one of two dentists stationed in Beirut, Dr. Ware played a critical role in the aftermath of the
attack. On the morning of the bombing, he and Dr. Gil Bigelow managed the entire medical
response, drawing on their preparedness from a mass casualty plan devised by their friend, Dr.
John Hudson. Later that day, Dr. Ware visited the bomb site and grasped the enormity of the
devastation. His meticulous work, including the recovery of dental records from the ruins,
proved essential in the identification of the fallen. Today, Dr. Ware shares his poignant and
powerful story as part of our limited series: Beirut Survivors.

A native of Savannah, Georgia, Dr. Jimmy Ware earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from
Emory University in 1978 and a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the Medical College of
Georgia in 1982. Upon graduating, he joined the Fleet Marine Force, 2nd Dental Battalion at
Camp Lejeune, NC, and later deployed to Lebanon with the 24th Marine Amphibious Unit as
part of a Multinational Peacekeeping Mission. Over the course of his distinguished career, Dr.
Ware received numerous decorations, including the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Navy
Meritorious Service Medal, and Combat Action Ribbon, among others. His contributions in
Beirut, both before and after the bombing, demonstrate his deep commitment to his teammates
and his profession, leaving an indelible mark on those with whom he served.

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