2291 USAH

• Formation during WWII: The 2291st United States Army Hospital (USAH) was established during World War II to provide critical medical support for U.S. Army operations in the European Theater. • Role in the Normandy Campaign: The 2291 USAH played a vital role in treating wounded soldiers following the D-Day landings in Normandy, France, in June 1944. • Mobile Hospital Unit: Designed as a mobile hospital, the 2291 USAH could be rapidly deployed and set up close to combat zones, dramatically improving survival rates for wounded troops. • Innovative Medical Practices: The unit was among the first to implement new battlefield medical techniques like triage and rapid blood transfusions. • Support in the Battle of the Bulge: During the harsh winter of 1944-45, the 2291 USAH provided life-saving care to thousands of soldiers injured in the Battle of the Bulge. • Notable Staff: The hospital unit included highly decorated nurses and doctors, some of whom later became leaders in American medical institutions. • Post-war Humanitarian Work: After the war, the 2291 USAH assisted with the care of displaced persons and POWs in liberated areas of Europe. • Medical Innovations: Surgeons at the 2291 USAH contributed to advances in trauma surgery and infection control techniques that later influenced civilian medicine. • Deactivation: The unit was deactivated after WWII, but its legacy lived on through the medical professionals who continued their service in civilian life. • Recognition and Awards: The 2291 USAH and its staff received several commendations for their service, including the Meritorious Unit Commendation.