187th Medical Battalion

The 187th Medical Battalion was originally constituted on 23 July 1942 in the Army of the United States and activated on 25 August 1942 at Camp Barkeley, Texas. Throughout World War II, the battalion provided essential medical support to combat units in the European Theater, earning campaign participation credit for multiple major operations. Following the war, the unit underwent several redesignations and periods of inactivation before being reactivated and assigned to provide medical training at various U.S. Army installations, most notably at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Today, the 187th Medical Battalion plays a critical role in training and supporting Army medical personnel to ensure readiness for both peacetime and combat missions.