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About 13th Evac Hosp (semi-mobile) & 44th Gen Hosp

**13th Evacuation Hospital (Semi-Mobile):** The 13th Evacuation Hospital (Semi-Mobile) was a United States Army medical unit activated during World War II, designed to provide surgical and medical care near combat zones. The unit followed advancing troops, notably supporting campaigns in the European Theater, including the Normandy invasion and subsequent operations across France and Germany. Its semi-mobile configuration allowed for rapid deployment and setup in changing battlefield conditions, ensuring timely treatment of casualties. Following the war, the 13th Evacuation Hospital was inactivated as part of the postwar drawdown. **44th General Hospital:** The 44th General Hospital was a US Army medical facility originally formed at Duke University and activated during World War II. It served overseas in the European Theater, treating thousands of wounded personnel in England and later in France after the D-Day invasion. The hospital provided comprehensive care, including surgery and long-term recovery, and earned commendations for its contributions to wartime medical support. After the cessation of hostilities, the 44th General Hospital was deactivated as the military demobilized.

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Joe Dehaen

U.S. Army

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gary bean

U.S. Army

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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 13th Evac Hosp (semi-mobile) & 44th Gen Hosp

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Historical Facts

• World War II Activation: The 13th Evacuation Hospital (Semi-mobile) was activated during World War II, providing critical surgical and medical care close to combat zones in the European Theater of Operations. • Normandy Landings Support: The 13th Evac Hosp was deployed to support the aftermath of the D-Day landings, treating thousands of wounded soldiers during the Normandy campaign. • Battle of the Bulge: During the harsh winter of 1944-45, the 13th Evac Hosp operated under extreme conditions to care for casualties from the Battle of the Bulge. • Mobile Hospital Innovations: As a “semi-mobile” unit, the 13th Evac pioneered the rapid setup and movement of medical facilities, using tents and prefabricated structures to follow frontline advances. • Distinguished Service: Members of the 13th Evac Hosp received several awards for meritorious service, including Bronze Stars and Army Commendation Medals. • 44th General Hospital’s Duke Roots: The 44th General Hospital was sponsored by Duke University, with many staff and physicians coming from its medical school and hospital. • Stationed in England: The 44th Gen Hosp operated in Cotswold, England, converting a British estate into a 1,000-bed hospital and treating Allied troops from the European front. • Innovative Medical Research: The 44th Gen Hosp contributed to research on shock, blood transfusions, and trauma care under combat conditions, influencing postwar medicine. • Famous Patients: The 44th treated several high-profile patients, including decorated pilots and officers injured during key operations in Europe. • Legacy and Reunions: Both the 13th Evac Hosp and 44th Gen Hosp maintained strong veteran networks, with reunions and memoirs published that preserve their unique wartime stories and contributions to military medicine.