142nd Medical Battalion

The 142nd Medical Battalion was constituted during World War II as part of the United States Army's effort to provide comprehensive medical support to combat units. Activated on 1 June 1943, the battalion served in the European Theater, offering crucial medical evacuation and treatment services during major campaigns, including the Normandy invasion and the push into Germany. After the war, the battalion underwent several reorganizations, adapting to new military medical doctrines and technologies. Today, the 142nd Medical Battalion continues its legacy of service, supporting both domestic and overseas operations as part of the U.S. Army Reserve.