21st Evacuation Hospital, Pusan Korea

The 21st Evacuation Hospital was a U.S. Army medical unit deployed to Pusan, South Korea, during the Korean War. Activated in response to the North Korean invasion in June 1950, the hospital arrived in Pusan in July 1950 to provide critical medical care to wounded United Nations forces. Operating under challenging conditions, the 21st Evacuation Hospital played a vital role in triage, surgery, and post-operative care, handling thousands of casualties during the conflict’s early months. Its efforts contributed significantly to saving lives and maintaining the fighting strength of UN troops during the crucial defense of the Pusan Perimeter.