71 Evacuation Hospital (U.S. Army) Black Coffee Mug

The 71st Evacuation Hospital was a mobile medical unit of the United States Army, primarily active during the Korean War. It provided essential medical care to wounded soldiers and civilians on the battlefield and in temporary field hospitals closer to the front lines. The hospital's mission was to stabilize patients for transportation to more specialized hospitals further behind the lines. Established on August 23, 1950, and deactivated on February 28, 1954, the 71st Evacuation Hospital served with distinction in various locations throughout Korea during this period. It was staffed by both military personnel and civilian medical volunteers and played a critical role in saving lives during the Korean conflict.