4th General Hospital (United States Army)

4th General Hospital (United States Army)

The 4th General Hospital was a military hospital unit of the United States Army that served during World War II. It was one of the many General Hospitals established by the Army to provide comprehensive medical and surgical care to wounded soldiers returning from overseas deployments.

History

The 4th General Hospital was activated on June 1, 1942, at Fort Benning, Georgia. The unit was initially composed of medical personnel from the University of Pennsylvania and was later augmented by enlisted personnel from the Army's Medical Department.

During World War II, the hospital was deployed to North Africa and Italy, where it provided medical care to wounded soldiers from the North African Campaign and the Italian Campaign. The hospital was known for its high standard of care and its ability to handle a large number of patients.

Facilities and Services

The 4th General Hospital was equipped with the latest medical equipment and staffed by highly trained medical personnel. The hospital provided a wide range of medical services, including surgery, internal medicine, orthopedics, neurology, and psychiatry. The hospital also had a laboratory and a radiology department.

Legacy

The 4th General Hospital was deactivated after World War II, but its legacy continues in the form of the 44th Medical Brigade, which traces its lineage back to the 4th General Hospital. The hospital's contributions to military medicine during World War II are remembered and honored by the Army Medical Department.