817th Evacuation Hospital

The 817th Evacuation Hospital was a U.S. Army medical unit activated during World War II. Organized in 1943, it provided critical medical support during the European Theater of Operations, treating wounded soldiers close to the front lines. The unit landed in Normandy shortly after D-Day and followed advancing Allied forces through France, Belgium, and into Germany. Renowned for its efficient care under combat conditions, the 817th played a vital role in saving countless lives until its deactivation after the war’s end.