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Branch

U.S. Navy

Members

About NRMC Oakland

The Naval Regional Medical Center Oakland (NRMC Oakland), originally established as the U.S. Naval Hospital Oakland in 1942, was built to care for casualties during World War II. Located in Oakland, California, the facility rapidly expanded during the war to accommodate thousands of wounded service members returning from the Pacific Theater. Over the decades, NRMC Oakland served as a major medical center for Navy personnel and their families, providing a wide range of medical services and training for military medical staff. The hospital was eventually decommissioned in 1996 as part of the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process, with its legacy continuing through the veterans and medical professionals it served.

Unit Members

Richard Williams

U.S. Navy

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Douglas Lawson

U.S. Navy

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Photos

U.S. Navy • 1960

SP E4 Patricia M Williams

U.S. Navy • 1962

PFC Patricia M Williams

U.S. Navy • 1960

Private Patricia M Williams

U.S. Navy • 1960

About NRMC Oakland

About this Unit

Historical Facts

• Origins in World War II: NRMC Oakland, known as the Naval Regional Medical Center Oakland, was originally established during World War II to serve the growing medical needs of the expanding U.S. Pacific Fleet. • Strategic Location: Its location near Alameda and the San Francisco Bay made it a crucial hub for treating wounded sailors and Marines returning from the Pacific Theater. • Peak Capacity: At its height, the hospital complex could accommodate over 2,000 patients, making it one of the largest naval medical facilities on the West Coast. • Vietnam War Contributions: During the Vietnam War, NRMC Oakland played a vital role in receiving and rehabilitating wounded service members evacuated from Southeast Asia. • Innovations in Medicine: The hospital was a pioneer in prosthetics and physical therapy, developing new rehabilitation techniques for amputees and burn victims. • Integration of Women: NRMC Oakland was among the first naval hospitals to integrate female medical personnel, reflecting broader changes in military demographics and policy. • Presidential Visits: Several U.S. presidents, including Harry S. Truman and Richard Nixon, visited the hospital to honor wounded veterans and observe medical advancements. • Community Service: The center provided medical support not only to military personnel but also to local civilians during emergencies, including the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake. • Closure and Legacy: NRMC Oakland was closed in the 1990s as part of a Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process, with its functions relocated to other facilities. • Enduring Memory: The site’s legacy endures through historical markers and the memories of thousands of service members and staff who passed through its doors during half a century of service.