801st General Hospital

The 801st General Hospital was a United States Army medical unit activated during World War II. Formed in 1943, the hospital was composed of medical professionals and support staff tasked with providing comprehensive medical care to wounded and ill soldiers. The unit was deployed to the European Theater, where it operated behind the front lines, treating casualties from major battles including the campaigns in France and Germany. After the war, the 801st General Hospital was deactivated as part of the general demobilization of U.S. forces.