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

The 71st Evacuation Hospital was a mobile medical unit of the United States Army during World War II. Established in June 1942, it played a crucial role in providing medical care to wounded soldiers on the battlefield and in military hospitals. Throughout the war, the 71st Evacuation Hospital was deployed to various locations such as North Africa, Sicily, Normandy, and the Philippines. The hospital consisted of multiple sections, including surgical wards, pharmacy, laboratory, X-ray department, and a kitchen. Despite the dangerous conditions and long working hours, medical personnel from the 71st Evacuation Hospital saved countless lives and contributed significantly to the Allied victory in World War II.