Valley Forge General Hospital

Valley Forge General Hospital was a United States Army medical facility established in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, during World War II. Opened in 1943, it became one of the Army’s largest general hospitals, providing care for thousands of wounded soldiers returning from overseas. The hospital was renowned for its advances in reconstructive surgery, particularly for maxillofacial injuries, and played a key role in rehabilitating injured veterans through innovative therapies. Valley Forge General Hospital continued its service through the Korean and Vietnam Wars before closing in 1975.