About this Unit
The 10th Combat Support Hospital (10th CSH) traces its origins to World War II, when it was constituted as the 10th Field Hospital in 1942. It provided vital medical support across the European Theater, notably supporting the Normandy Campaign and the push into Germany. In subsequent decades, the unit evolved into a deployable Combat Support Hospital, offering advanced surgical and trauma care during major operations including Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. Renowned for its rapid deployment and life-saving capabilities, the 10th CSH continues to play a pivotal role in supporting U.S. and allied forces worldwide.
Historical Facts
• Origins in World War II: The 10th Combat Support Hospital (10th CSH) traces its roots to the 10th Field Hospital, activated in 1942 at Camp Bowie, Texas, and deployed to England during World War II.
• European Campaigns: The unit provided critical medical support during the Normandy invasion and the Allied advance across Europe, including France, Belgium, and Germany.
• Korean War Service: Reactivated for the Korean War, the 10th Field Hospital supported UN forces, earning campaign streamers for its service in arduous frontline conditions.
• Vietnam War Deployment: Elements of the 10th served in Vietnam, contributing to medical operations during intense combat periods and supporting both US and allied troops.
• Transformation to CSH: In 1992, the unit was re-designated as the 10th Combat Support Hospital, reflecting its expanded and more mobile medical capabilities.
• Bosnia and Kosovo Missions: The 10th CSH deployed to the Balkans in the late 1990s, providing medical care to NATO and coalition forces during peacekeeping operations in Bosnia and Kosovo.
• Iraq War Deployments: The unit was among the first deployed during Operation Iraqi Freedom, establishing and operating the largest combat support hospital in Iraq and treating thousands of coalition and local patients.
• Innovations in Trauma Care: The 10th CSH has pioneered battlefield trauma care techniques, including advanced surgical interventions and damage control resuscitation, saving countless lives.
• Support in Afghanistan: The 10th CSH supported Operation Enduring Freedom, operating forward surgical teams and hospitals in austere environments under combat conditions.
• Humanitarian Missions: Beyond combat, the 10th CSH has participated in humanitarian aid missions, including disaster response and medical outreach, showcasing the Army’s commitment to global health and stability.
