130th station hospital Heidelberg

The 130th Station Hospital was a United States Army medical unit activated during World War II. Initially organized in the United States, the unit deployed to Europe and played a critical role in providing medical care to American and Allied forces. After the war, the 130th was stationed in Heidelberg, Germany, where it supported the U.S. Army of Occupation and later served as a major treatment and evacuation center during the Cold War. The hospital became a cornerstone of the American military medical presence in Europe, contributing to the health and readiness of U.S. personnel until its eventual deactivation.