159th evac hosp (smbl)

The 159th Evacuation Hospital (Semi-Mobile) was a U.S. Army medical unit activated during World War II. It provided critical medical care and surgical services close to the front lines, supporting combat operations in the European Theater. The unit followed advancing Allied forces, establishing field hospitals to treat wounded soldiers during major campaigns, including the Normandy invasion and the push into Germany. After World War II, the 159th Evacuation Hospital was inactivated, having played a vital role in saving lives through prompt and effective battlefield medical support.