42nd Div, 102nd Med Bn, NY National Guard

The 102nd Medical Battalion, part of the 42nd Infantry Division ("Rainbow Division") of the New York National Guard, has a distinguished history dating back to its organization in the early 20th century. Mobilized during World War I, the battalion provided critical medical support to the division during major campaigns in France, including the Champagne-Marne and Meuse-Argonne offensives. The unit was again activated for federal service in World War II, serving in the European Theater and supporting the division's advance across France and into Germany. Throughout its service, the 102nd Medical Battalion earned recognition for its dedication to the care and evacuation of wounded soldiers under combat conditions.