The Hospital Corpsmen Pledge
I solemnly pledge myself before God and these
witnesses to practice faithfully all of my duties as a member of the Hospital
Corps I hold the care of the sick and injured to be a privelege and a sacred
trust and will assist the Medical Department Officer with loyalty and honesty.
I will not knowingly permit harm to come to any patient. I will not partake
of nor administer any unauthorized medication. I will hold all personal
matters pertaining to the private lives of patients in strict confidence.
I dedicate my heart, mind and strength to the work before me. I shall do
all within my power to show in myself an example of all that is honorable
and good through out my naval career.

This Memorial is on permanent display in the lobby of National Naval Medical Center,
Bethesda, Maryland.