312th evacuation hospital

The 312th Evacuation Hospital was a U.S. Army medical unit activated during World War II. Formed in 1942, it provided critical medical care to wounded soldiers in the European Theater, notably participating in campaigns in France and Germany following the D-Day landings. The unit was highly mobile, setting up field hospitals close to the front lines to ensure rapid treatment and evacuation of casualties. The 312th played a vital role in saving countless lives and maintaining troop morale during some of the war’s fiercest battles.