Ft MacArthur Army Hospital

Ft. MacArthur Army Hospital, located at Fort MacArthur in San Pedro, California, played a vital role in supporting U.S. military operations during the 20th century. Established during World War II, the hospital provided medical care and rehabilitation for wounded service members returning from the Pacific Theater. Throughout the war and the postwar years, it served as a key medical facility for both Army personnel and local military dependents. The hospital’s mission gradually wound down as military needs changed, and medical operations ceased by the 1970s, with the site eventually transitioning to other uses.