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Background Information: Without a doubt one of the most useful tools for combat medics and military personnel involved in the first echelon of medical evacuation was the US Army Litter. A Litter is a Stretcher, carried by two or four bearers, for evacuation of sick and wounded. All patients unable to walk, either with or […]
Background Information: Purpose: to transport sick and wounded personnel. Ambulances are wheeled vehicles designed and employed for conveyance of sick and wounded. Ambulances were already used overseas by the Medical Department during WW1. These ‘special’ vehicles were categorized in the following versions: Metropolitan Ambulance: Vehicles, designed for and equipped with a large, single, basket-type, wheeled […]
Introduction: The following list has been produced in order to offer an explanation of exactly how the contents of the various First-Aid Kits and Packets supplied to the US Army should be used, and describes their application. In addition to the contents of the kits themselves, the application of Medical forms has also been included […]
Introduction & Overview: The nearly 1.4 million American and Allied Prisoners of War in Germany and elsewhere were probably the most grateful beneficiaries of Red Cross services during World War 2. Many of them were lucky to return home alive because of the more than 27 million parcels prepared and shipped by the American Red […]
Background: The Parachute First-Aid Packet (Item # 9778500) was originally designed and used by the United States Army Air Forces. It was to be issued to every parachute wearer, and contained supplies to treat wounds which may be incurred during descent or landing. The development of the Airborne in 1942 saw this kit being issued […]
Blankets are oblong pieces of woven fabric (usually wool) used as a bed covering. They are manufactured from organic material and are used to protect, save warmth, suppress discomfort, and preserve body temperature. These covers were extensively used by the Medical Department to protect patients against any possible discomfort, maintain their body warmth, and sometimes […]
Splints are material elements or devices used to protect, support, and immobilize a body part that is broken, fractured, or severely injured. Broken bones can cause total disability or death of a patient. A great deal depends upon the treatment a patient receives before being moved. Fixing the fragments of a broken bone prevents its […]
A number of Tents, called General-Purpose Tents, were specifically intended for use by the Medical Department with the purpose of protecting and sheltering wounded and/or injured personnel and medical installations. It must be noted that this equipment was manufactured and issued by the Quartermaster Corps. TENT, FIRE-RESISTANT, HOSPITAL WARD, OLIVE-DRAB, 6-FOOT, 2-INCH DOOR, QMC Stock […]
The US Army produced a number of documents during and after WW2 designed to categorize and list all of the items available to the Medical Department. This short article has been produced to offer some brief information about these Medical Catalogs, and the information which they contained. This article has been produced using information found […]
Introduction: The series of MD Chests was introduced to the Medical Department in 1942 as a means by which to transport large unit medical supplies and to enable medical units to easily redeploy. Each Chest was designated using a number, and each holding supplies for a very specialized role. Depending upon the function of the […]