148th Evac Hospital

The 148th Evacuation Hospital was a U.S. Army medical unit first activated during World War II. It provided vital medical care to wounded soldiers, operating close to the front lines in the European Theater, including during the Normandy Campaign and the push into Germany. The unit was renowned for its rapid deployment and ability to set up fully functional field hospitals under challenging conditions. After World War II, the 148th Evac Hospital continued to serve in subsequent conflicts, adapting to advances in battlefield medicine and maintaining a strong tradition of lifesaving service.