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

The 817th Evacuation Hospital is a military medical facility within the U.S. Army. Established during World War II, its primary role was to provide emergency and surgical care for wounded soldiers during combat operations. The hospital was deployed overseas, most notably in the European theater, where it played a crucial part in treating and rehabilitating troops. Its unit number indicates its status as a medical facility within the U.S. Army's evacuation system, which transports and treats casualties from the battlefield to more advanced care facilities. The 817th Evacuation Hospital was decommissioned post-World War II but continues to hold historical significance in military medical operations.