251 Evacuation Hospital (U.S. Army) Accent Coffee Mug

The 251st Evacuation Hospital, a unit of the United States Army Medical Department, was a mobile medical facility primarily responsible for providing emergency and surgical care during wartime. Established in 1943, this hospital played crucial roles in various conflicts such as World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. It consisted of a staff including surgeons, nurses, pharmacists, lab technicians, and support personnel. The unit's mission was to stabilize wounded soldiers for safe transportation to larger medical facilities for further treatment. Despite being deactivated in 1970, its legacy continues as an important part of military medical history.