143 Evacuation Hospital (U.S. Army) White Coffee Mug

The 143rd Evacuation Hospital, also known as the "Cricket Battalion," is a historical military medical unit under the United States Army Medical Department. Established during World War II in June 1943, it played a significant role in various campaigns, including Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes, and Central Europe. The hospital was composed of both enlisted personnel and women of the Army Nurse Corps, serving as an important link between front-line care facilities and base hospitals during wartime. The unit's unique identity as a 143rd Evacuation Hospital was retained until its deactivation in July 1946 following the end of World War II.