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About 10th Medical Laboratory

The 10th Medical Laboratory was constituted on 18 July 1942 in the Army of the United States and activated at Camp Barkeley, Texas. During World War II, the unit provided vital medical laboratory services, including disease diagnosis and epidemiological support, in the European Theater of Operations. After the war, the 10th Medical Laboratory continued to support military medical missions, adapting to advancements in medical technology and changing operational requirements. The unit’s expertise in laboratory medicine contributed significantly to force health protection and the success of numerous medical operations throughout its service history.

Unit Members

Rickey Williams

U.S. Army (1980 - 1992)

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Michael Gillenwater

U.S. Army (1976 - 1979)

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Boot Camp

Company C 1st Bn. 38th Inf. Regt. • U.S. Army • 1989

1980

101st airborne division • U.S. Army

U.S. Army

New uniform for wedding

82nd Airborne • U.S. Army • 2018

About 10th Medical Laboratory

About this Unit

Historical Facts

• World War II Origins: The 10th Medical Laboratory was activated during World War II, providing vital laboratory services for the U.S. Army in the European Theater. • D-Day Support: Elements of the unit landed in Normandy shortly after D-Day, supporting the influx of casualties with rapid diagnostic and testing capabilities. • Mobile Laboratory Innovations: The 10th was among the first to pioneer the use of mobile laboratory equipment, enabling field testing for infectious diseases and chemical warfare agents. • Battlefield Disease Control: The unit played a key role in controlling outbreaks of typhus, dysentery, and other diseases that threatened troop strength during major campaigns. • Cold War Deployments: After WWII, the 10th Medical Laboratory was stationed in Germany, providing support to American and NATO forces throughout the Cold War. • Korean War Service: The 10th Medical Laboratory was reactivated for the Korean War, where it aided in disease surveillance and environmental health monitoring. • Vietnam War Contributions: Elements of the unit were deployed to Southeast Asia, helping identify and control malaria, hepatitis, and other endemic illnesses. • Advanced Technology Adoption: The 10th Medical Laboratory was an early adopter of automated blood analysis and other laboratory innovations within the Army Medical Department. • Humanitarian Missions: The unit participated in humanitarian missions, providing laboratory support during disaster relief operations and refugee crises. • Legacy and Honors: The 10th Medical Laboratory received multiple citations and commendations for its service, and its traditions live on in modern Army medical laboratory units.