213th Medical Battalion

The 213th Medical Battalion was originally constituted on 10 August 1942 in the Army of the United States and activated at Camp Barkeley, Texas. During World War II, the battalion provided essential medical support to combat units, participating in campaigns across the European Theater, including Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. Following the war, the 213th Medical Battalion underwent several reorganizations and periods of inactivation and reactivation as part of the U.S. Army’s evolving medical support structure. Throughout its service, the battalion earned a reputation for its dedication to casualty care and its crucial role in sustaining combat effectiveness on the battlefield.