United States. Army. Evacuation Hospital, 38th

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In 1940, Gen. George Marshall approved formation of the U.S. Army 38th Evacuation Hospital at the request of Charlotte-area doctors and nurses. The 38th Evac was activated in March, 1942 and received military training at Fort Bragg. The unit served in England (August-October, 1942); North Africa (November, 1942-September, 1943); and Italy (through July, 1945). The 38th Evac supported front line aid stations and mobile surgical units, treated disease, and transferred patients to general hospitals. Deactivation occurred following the Unit's tour of duty in Italy.

From the description of Records, 1940-1994 (bulk 1940-1946). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 46467322

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creatorOf United States. Army. Evacuation Hospital, 38th. Records, 1940-1994 (bulk 1940-1946). University of North Carolina, Charlotte, J. Murrey Atkins Library
referencedIn Whittier, Raymond W., 1887-1946. [Collection], 1942-1946 1942-1943 / Raymond W. Whittier. University of North Carolina, Charlotte, J. Murrey Atkins Library
referencedIn DeSantis, Elizabeth Gloser. Elizabeth Gloser DeSantis papers 1939-1945. University of North Carolina, Charlotte, J. Murrey Atkins Library
referencedIn Kuester, Clarence O. (Clarence Otto), 1914-. Papers, 1941-1993 (bulk 1942-1944). University of North Carolina, Charlotte, J. Murrey Atkins Library
referencedIn Sklansky, Milton, 1922-1998. Papers and photographs, 1942-1945. Wisconsin Veterans Museum Research Center
referencedIn Mitchell, Martha Pegram, 1917-. Oral history interview with Martha P. Mitchell [electronic resource] 2002 March 13. University of North Carolina, Charlotte, J. Murrey Atkins Library
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associatedWith Blythe, LeGette, 1900-1993. person
associatedWith DeSantis, Elizabeth Gloser. person
associatedWith Kuester, Clarence O. (Clarence Otto), 1914- person
associatedWith Mitchell, Martha Pegram, 1917- person
associatedWith Sklansky, Milton, 1922-1998. person
associatedWith Whittier, Raymond W., 1887-1946. person
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Military hospitals
World War, 1939-1945
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