About this Unit
The 75th Field Hospital was first constituted on 21 December 1928 in the Organized Reserves as the 75th Evacuation Hospital. Activated on 1 June 1941 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, the unit served with distinction throughout World War II, providing vital medical support during the European campaign. After several periods of inactivation and reactivation, the unit was redesignated as the 75th Field Hospital in 2004. Today, the 75th Field Hospital continues its mission of delivering deployable medical care and support to U.S. and allied forces worldwide.
Historical Facts
• World War II Activation: The 75th Field Hospital was first activated on 10 February 1944 at Camp Ellis, Illinois, during World War II to provide critical medical support to combat troops.
• European Theater Service: The unit served in the European Theater of Operations, offering medical care during significant campaigns such as the Rhineland and Central Europe offensives.
• Normandy Landings: Elements of the 75th Field Hospital landed in France shortly after D-Day, supporting the rapid Allied advance across Europe.
• Mobile Medical Support: As a field hospital, the 75th was designed for mobility, enabling it to swiftly relocate and set up near front-line combat, often under challenging conditions.
• Post-War Inactivation and Reactivation: After World War II, the unit was inactivated in 1945, but it has been reactivated several times to meet the U.S. Army's changing needs.
• Korean War Legacy: While not directly deployed in Korea, the experiences and organizational structure of the 75th influenced the design of field hospitals during the Korean War.
• Cold War Era: The 75th Field Hospital was reconstituted during the Cold War to bolster NATO and U.S. Army readiness, with a focus on rapid deployment capabilities.
• Modern Deployments: In recent years, descendants of the 75th Field Hospital have provided medical support in operations such as Desert Storm, Iraqi Freedom, and Enduring Freedom.
• Distinguished Unit Insignia: The unit’s insignia features a maroon cross, symbolizing medical service, and a gold background, representing excellence and honor.
• Legacy of Care: The 75th Field Hospital’s legacy continues today, with its traditions and lessons learned influencing the organization and operation of modern Army medical units worldwide.
