Utah National Guard 144th Evacuation Hospital

The 144th Evacuation Hospital, part of the Utah National Guard, was federally activated during World War II. Organized in 1942, the unit trained at various locations in the United States before deploying to the European Theater. The 144th provided critical medical care to wounded soldiers during major campaigns, including the Normandy invasion and the push across France and into Germany. After the war, the unit was deactivated but later reconstituted, continuing its legacy of service as part of the Utah National Guard’s medical support units.