307th Station Hospital

• World War II Activation: The 307th Station Hospital was activated during World War II, on 22 February 1943, at Camp Swift, Texas, to provide medical care for U.S. and Allied forces. • European Theater Service: The unit served in the European Theater of Operations, primarily supporting troops during the campaigns in France and Germany. • D-Day Support: The 307th landed in Normandy shortly after D-Day, setting up field hospitals to care for casualties from the front lines. • Mobile Medical Care: As a station hospital, the 307th provided versatile and mobile medical services, moving with the advancing Allied armies. • Paris Liberation: The unit played a key role in treating wounded soldiers during and after the liberation of Paris in August 1944. • Innovative Treatments: The 307th was among the first units to use penicillin on a large scale to treat infections, significantly reducing mortality rates. • POW Care: The hospital also provided medical care for wounded German prisoners of war alongside Allied casualties. • Staff Diversity: The unit was composed of doctors, nurses, medics, and support staff from across the United States, including both men and women. • Postwar Service: After VE-Day, the 307th Station Hospital continued operations, providing care for occupation forces and civilians until it was deactivated in 1946. • Legacy: Veterans of the 307th have held reunions over the decades, and their stories and records are preserved in military archives and museums, contributing to the legacy of Army medical units in World War II.