William Booker

The 148th Evacuation Hospital was a medical unit of the United States Army National Guard, originally organized in Minnesota. During World War II, the 148th was federalized and activated, serving in the European Theater of Operations. The unit provided critical medical care to wounded soldiers, operating field hospitals close to the front lines during major campaigns such as the Rhineland and Central Europe campaigns. After the war, the 148th Evacuation Hospital was inactivated, but its legacy lives on through the Minnesota National Guard's continued medical support missions.

101st Airborne

U.S. Army

The 101st Airborne Division is a specialized unit of the United States Army that is trained for air assault operations. It was created during World War II and gained fame for its role in the D-Day invasion of Normandy in 1944. The division has since participated in numerous conflicts around the world, including the Vietnam War, Operation Desert Storm, and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Known as the "Screaming Eagles," the 101st Airborne is considered one of the most elite and versatile divisions in the US military.

The 616th Evacuation Hospital was a key U.S. Army medical unit during World War II. Assigned to the 22nd Surgical Hospital, the 616th provided vital support in treating and stabilizing wounded soldiers near front-line combat zones. The unit followed advancing Allied forces across Europe, establishing mobile facilities to deliver emergency surgery and postoperative care. Their collaboration with the 22nd Surgical Hospital greatly improved survival rates among the wounded, exemplifying the importance of coordinated battlefield medical services.