45th Field Hospital

The 45th Field Hospital was originally constituted on 25 February 1943 and activated on 15 March 1943 at Camp Ellis, Illinois. During World War II, it provided critical medical support in the European Theater, treating wounded soldiers in France and Germany. After the war, the unit underwent several inactivations and reactivations, adapting to new military medical needs during the Cold War and beyond. Today, the 45th Field Hospital continues its legacy by delivering expeditionary healthcare and rapid medical response capabilities in support of U.S. Army operations worldwide.