CHAPTER XXV
CAMP HOSPITALSa
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 1b
Camp Hospital No. 1 was established in July, 1917, at Gondrecourt, DepartmentMeuse, in the advance section, by Field Hospital No. 13. It was locatedin temporary wooden barracks, of French construction, with a bed capacityof 300, and it served the first training area. In the latter part of October,1917, Field Hospital No. 13 was relieved by Field Hospital No. 12 which,in turn, was relieved on November 12, 1917, by Field Hospital No. 1. FieldHospital No. 3 relieved No. 1 in January, 1918, and Field Hospital No.162 relieved the latter on April 7, 1918, and operated the hospital untilJuly 18, 1918, when it was relieved by personnel permanently assigned.Camp Hospital No. 1 ceased to function May 12, 1919; all of its remainingpatients on that date were transferred to Base Hospital No. 91, at Commercy.The personnel of the hospital sailed for New York from St. Nazaire, June14, 1919, on the Santa Barbara and were demobilized June 28, 1919.
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 2c
Camp Hospital No. 2 was organized December 21, 1917, at Bassens, DepartmentGironde, base section No. 2. The hospital, when first organized, was located in two wards, Service deSanté type, of 60-bed capacity, and served rest camp No. 4, nearBordeaux. Additional buildings were constructed from time to time to accommodatethe increasing number of patients, until, in February, 1919, the bed capacityof the hospital was 600. The hospital ceased functioning June 11, 1919.The detachment was skeletonized and sailed from Bordeaux on June 17, 1919,on the Otsego, and was demobilized at Camp Jackson, S. C., July7, 1919.
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 3d
Camp Hospital No. 3 was established June 26, 1918, at Bourmont, DepartmentHaute Marne, advance section. The personnel came from the American Expeditionary Forces at large, andconsisted of 10 officers and 60 enlisted men. The hospital occupied a standard type B, 300-bed hospital and began tofunction July 4, 1918, with the arrival of the 37th Division. It servedthe
aThe numbers of the camp hospitals considered in this chapter do not form a complete series; that is to say, unless a camp hospital, which had been given a definite number, actually operated it has not been included herein.-Ed.
bThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 1, A. E. F.," Gondrecourt, by the commanding officer of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
cThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 2, A. E. F.," Bassens, by the commanding officer of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
dThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 3, A. E. F.," Bourmont, by the commanding officer of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
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third training area, which at different times was occupied by the 37th,42d, 78th, 82d, 29th, and 26th Divisions. During its active service, July 4, 1918, to March 26, 1919, the hospital received2,332 medical and surgical cases. Camp Hospital No. 3 ceased to functionMarch 26, 1919. The personnel sailed from Brest on the President GrantMay28, 1919, and were demobilized at Camp Devens, Mass., June 14, 1919.
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 4e
Camp Hospital No. 4, at Joinville le Pont, in the district of Paris,was established April 26, 1918, in a small group of old and dilapidatedschool buildings. At first there were neither modern plumbing nor sewerconnections; no hot-water plant was available, and baths had to be preparedfrom water heated on small oil stoves. The bed capacity at first was 300,which later was increased to 800 by the erection of several wooden barracks.The hospital was operated by hospital unit C. Patients were received firston May 24, 1918; the first battle casualties arrived July 17, 1918, 100wounded being in the convoy. The hospital continued to receive woundeduntil the armistice; the largest number received in one day was 450, onJuly 30, 1918. It also functioned as a post hospital for the district ofParis and received all the sick and venereal cases from our military prisonsin Paris. The largest number of patients in hospital at one time was 825,on September 8, 1918. During its existence, the hospital received 9,800patients, about 25 per cent of which
FIG. 148.-CampHospital No. 2, Bassens
eThe statements of fact appearingherein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 4, A. E. F.," Joinvillele Pont, by Lieut. Col. Samuel E. Lambert, M. C., while on duty as a memberof the staff of that hospital. The history is on file in the HistoricalDivision, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
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were battle casualties. Camp Hospital No. 4 ceased to function on June5, 1919, and its personnel (unit C) returned to the United States, sailingfrom St. Nazaire July 3, 1919, on the Alaskan, and was demobilizedat Camp Sherman, Ohio, July 21, 1919.
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 5f
Camp Hospital No. 5 was established officially on February 27, 1918,at Genicart, Department Gironde, base section No. 2. Prior to that timethis hospital was known as the Camp Infirmary and served rest camp No.2, near Bordeaux. The hospital buildings were wooden barracks of Frenchconstruction and had a total bed capacity of 500. On November 24, 1918,rest camps Nos. 1 and 2 were consolidated into the "Bordeaux embarkationcamp," and Camp Hospital No. 5 was designated as the entrance hospitalof the camp. The hospital ceased to function June 12, 1919, and its personnelwere skeletonized to 1 officer and 20 enlisted men, who sailed from Bordeauxfor the United States July 1, 1919, and were demobilized at Camp Upton,N. Y., July 19, 1919.
FIG. 149.-CampHospital No. 4, Joinville
fThe statements of fact appearingherein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 5, A. E. F.," Genicart,by Maj. H. B. Montgomery, M. C., while on duty as a member of the staffof that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S.G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
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CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 7g
Camp Hospital No. 7 was organized June 3, 1918, at Humes, DepartmentHaute Marne, advance section, and served the seventh training area. Thehospital occupied a type B, 300-bed unit, with emergency expansion to 370.It was operated first by Evacuation Hospital No. 4 and later, in July,1918, by Field Hospital No. 310. When the latter organization was sentto the front, the hospital was manned by personnel from the American ExpeditionaryForces at large. Patients were received first on July 27, 1918. Duringits activity the hospital cared for 2,576 medical and 402 surgical cases.Camp Hospital No. 7 ceased to function on March 17, 1919, its remainingpatients being then transferred to Base Hospital No. 53, at Langres.
FIG. 150.-A ward interior, Camp Hospital No. 7, Humes
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 8h
Camp Hospital No. 8 was established June 26, 1918, at Montigny-le-Roi,Department Haute Marne, advance section, its personnel being obtained fromthe American Expeditionary Forces at large. It occupied a standard typeB, 300-bed unit, the construction of which had been completed when theorganization arrived; however, it was only about 50 per cent equipped.Camp
gThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 7, A. E. F.," Humes, by Capt. J. P. McQuillin, M. C., while on duty as a member of the staff of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
hThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 8, A. E. F.," Montigny-le-Roi, by Maj. Virgil E. Simpson, M. C., while on duty as a member of the staff of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
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Hospital No. 8 served the eighth training area, which was occupied successivelyby the 83d, 91st, and 26th Divisions. During the influenza epidemic inNovember and December, 1918, Field Hospitals Nos. 101 and 103 were establishedon the hospital grounds and cared for the overflow of the camp hospital.During its activity the hospital cared for 3,020 medical and 331 surgicalcases. On April 22, 1919, all remaining patients were transferred to BaseHospital No. 63, at Langres; Camp Hospital No. 8 ceased to function onthat date. The detachment proceeded to Brest, whence it sailed for NewYork on June 10, 1919, on the Agamemnon, and was demobilized atCamp Sherman, Ohio, June 24, 1919.
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 9i
Camp Hospital No. 9 was established in June, 1918, at Chateau Villain,Department Haute Marne, advance section. Its personnel were mobilized at Blois from officers and enlisted men ofthe American Expeditionary Forces at large, and arrived at station June25, 1918. The hospital occupied a standard type B, 300-bed unit, with emergencyexpansion to 400. Construction of the hospital had been completed priorto the arrival of the personnel; part of the equipment was on hand. Thishospital served the ninth training area, and began to receive patientson June 26. During its active service it cared for 3,390 surgical and medicalcases. On March 25, 1919, all remaining patients were transferred to otherhospitals, and Camp Hospital No. 9 ceased to function. The personnel sailedfor Newport News, Va., from Brest on the Freedom, May 25, 1919,and were disbanded at Camp Sherman, Ohio, June 17, 1919.
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 10j
Camp Hospital No. 10 was established in April, 1918, at Prauthoy, DepartmentHaute Marne, advance section, and began to operate April 20, 1918. It wasa standard type B, 300-bed unit, with emergency expansion to 360; it servedthe tenth training area, which was successively occupied by the 32d, 29th,79th, and 82d Divisions. During the months of April and May, 1918, thehospital was operated by the medical staff of the 32d Division and upondeparture of that division was operated temporarily by Evacuation HospitalNo. 5. On June 28, 1918, the permanent personnel of Camp Hospital No. 5arrived, and took charge July 1, 1918. The hospital ceased to functionon March 23, 1919, and its personnel was reassigned to other organizationsfor duty.
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 11k
Camp Hospital No. 11 was established March 12, 1918, at St. Nazaire,base section No. 1. The personnel comprised Sanitary Squad No. 1 and Field Hospital No. 44. When first organized,the hospital occupied a standard
iThe statements of fact appearingherein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 9, A. E. F.," ChateauVillain, by Maj. Clarendon W. Brown, M. C., while on duty as a member ofthe staff of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division,S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
jThe statements of fact appearing herein are based onthe "History, Camp Hospital No. 10, A. E. F.," Prauthoy, by Maj. John W.Emhardt, M. C., while on duty as a member of the staff of that hospital.The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington,D. C.-Ed.
kThe statements of fact appearing herein are based onthe "History, Camp Hospital No. 11, A. E. F.," St. Nazaire, by Maj. WardBrinton, M. C., while on duty as a member of the staff of that hospital.The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington,D. C.-Ed.
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type B, 300-bed unit, but later, when the activities of the port demandedmore hospital facilities, necessary buildings were added. On July 31, 1918, a venereal segregation camp was establishedin connection with the hospital, and cared for all patients with venereal disease coming into that port. In April, 1919,the hospital comprised 38 wooden barracks, with a total bed capacity of703. During its existence, this hospital cared for a total of 12,291 medicaland surgical cases, including 5,085 cases of venereal disease. On June18, 1919, it was designated Infirmary, St. Nazaire, and ceased to functionas a camp hospital on that date. Its personnel, with exception of a skeletonizedunit, were reassigned to duty with the infirmary. The skeletonized CampHospital No. 11, consisting of 1 officer and 4 enlisted men, sailed July10, 1919, on the Amphion, from St. Nazaire, and was demobilizedat Camp Sherman, Ohio, July 28, 1919.
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 12l
Camp Hospital No. 12 came into existence October 12, 1917, at Le Valdahon,Department Doubs, advance section, when camp hospital, 1st Field ArtilleryBrigade, A. E. F., was redesignated Camp Hospital No. 12. It occupied aFrench military hospital, comprising three buildings of stone and severalService de Santé type huts, with a total normal bed capacity of300. It served the fiftieth training area. During the influenza epidemicin September, 1918, the rate of admissions was so great that all vacantbuildings in the camp, including the Y. M. C. A. hut, were utilized forhospital purposes. The greatest number of patients in hospital was on September29, 1918, when 1,335 were being cared for. As the number of medical officerson duty was entirely inadequate, line officers were assigned by the brigadecommander to assist in the administration of the hospital. Enlisted menof the line were used for fatigue, in kitchen, office, and, in many instances,in ward work. Camp Hospital No. 12 ceased to function on May 23, 1919;its personnel sailed on June 24, 1919, from Brest for New York on the Huntingtonandwere demobilized at Camp Gordon, Ga., July 6, 1919.
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 13m
Camp Hospital No. 13 was established November 13, 1917, at Mailly, DepartmentAube, advance section, its personnel
being obtained from the American Expeditionary Forces at large. Thehospital occupied 17 Service de Santé type barracks, built for andoccupied by the Russians in 1916. Its bed capacity was 450.
Camp Hospital No. 13 served our miscellaneous troops in the Mailly area;during its active service, November 13, 1917, to December 31, 1918, itcared for 5,656 medical and surgical cases. Camp Hospital No. 13 ceasedto function December 31, 1918, the property was returned to the French,and the personnel assigned to other organizations for further duty.
lThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 12, A. E. F.," Le Valdahon, by the commanding officer of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
mThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 13, A. E. F.," Mailley, by the commanding officer of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
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CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 14n
Camp Hospital No. 14 was established October 15, 1917, at Issoudun,Department Indre, intermediate section, and served the third aviation instructioncenter. Personnel were obtained locally. When opened, the entire hospitalwas housed in one American Red Cross building, 25 by 60 feet, but later,when construction of the hospital had been completed, it consisted of 17ward buildings, surgical building, quarters and messes for the personneland had a normal bed capacity of 575.
During its existence this hospital cared for approximately 7,000 surgicaland medical cases. Camp Hospital No. 14 ceased to function on April 15,1919; its personnel sailed on May 25, 1919, from Bordeaux on the Chicago,and were demobilized at Camp Dodge, Iowa, June 17, 1919.
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 15o
Camp Hospital No. 15 was established in October, 1917, at Coetquidan,Department Ille et Vil, base section No. 1. Its personnel came from the American Expeditionary Forces at large. Itoccupied three large stone buildings, and several Adrian barracks, andhad a total bed capacity of 900. The hospital served the Meucon Artillerytraining area and began to receive patients November 1, 1917. In September,1918, a venereal segregation camp was established in connection with CampHospital No. 15. The greatest number of patients in hospital at one timewas 900-in September, 1918. Camp Hospital No. 15 ceased to function June30, 1919, and its personnel sailed from St. Nazaire for Newport News, Va.,July 9, 1919, on the Buford, and were demobilized shortly afterward.
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 19p
Camp Hospital No. 19 was established December 23, 1917, at La Courtine,Department Creuse, base section No. 2. The personnel came from the AmericanExpeditionary Forces at large. When first opened, the hospital functionedin three widely separated French buildings, in a training camp. At firstits bed capacity was 140; later, when construction was completed, it comprised8 buildings, with a normal bed capacity of 500. During its existence thehospital cared for 3,025 surgical and medical cases. Camp Hospital No.19 ceased to function May 31, 1919; its personnel returned to the UnitedStates, sailing from Bordeaux, June 20, 1919, on the Canandaigua,and were demobilized at Camp Jackson, S. C., shortly afterward.
nThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 14, A. E. F.," Issoudun, by the commanding officer of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O.,Washington, D. C.-Ed.
oThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 15, A. E. F.," Coetquidan, by Maj. William L. Edmundson, M. C., while on duty as a member of the staff of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
pThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 19, A. E. F.," La Courtine, by First Lieut. James H. MacDuffie, M. C., while on duty as a member of the staff of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
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CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 20q
Camp Hospital No. 20 was established November 11, 1917, at Camp de Souge,Department Gironde, base section No. 2. It functioned in barrack-type buildings,constructed by the United States Engineers, and had a bed capacity of 750.This hospital served the troops in Camp de Souge, the second aerial observationand balloon school, and several billeting areas. Camp Hospital No. 20 ceasedto operate May 2, 1919, and its personnel were reassigned to other organizationsfor duty.
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 21r
Camp Hospital No. 21 was established February 8, 1918, at Bourbonne-les-Bains,Department Haute Marne, advance section. It served the eleventh training area, which was occupied successivelyby the 29th, 78th, 82d, 92d, Divisions, and the Sixth Army Corps. The hospitaloperated in a modern building, a hotel, which had been constructed at thebeginning of the war. This building was of concrete and consisted of sevenstories and a basement. There was an electric elevator connecting all floors.The normal bed capacity was 300. On April 10, 1918, hospital unit L arrivedand took over Camp Hospital No. 21. During its existence, the hospitalcared for 5,455 medical and surgical cases. It ceased to function April25, 1919; unit L returned to the United States, sailing from Marseille,May 15, 1919, and was demobilized at Camp Dix, N. J., June 13, 1919.
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 22s
Camp Hospital No. 22 came into existence January 5, 1918, at Langres,Department Haute Marne, advance section, when Camp Hospital A was takenover by a medical detachment from Field Hospital No. 163 and was redesignatedCamp Hospital No. 22. This hospital had been operated since November 15,1917, by a detachment from the sanitary unit of the 9th Infantry, and hada bed capacity of 100. It occupied a three-story, stone building, situatedoutside the inner walls of the fortification of Langres, and was one ofthe group of buildings called Turenne Barracks. It served the seventh trainingarea, but the majority of its admissions were from Army candidate and SignalCorps schools, at Langres. On June 11, 1918, the hospital was closed, butwas reopened on June 26, 1918. It was finally closed on February 28, 1919,and its personnel were reassigned to other organizations for duty.
qThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 20, A. E. F.," Camp de Souge, by Lieut. Col. Edward F. Geddings, M. C., while on duty as a member of the staff of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
rThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 21, A. E. F.," Bourbonne-les-Bains, by the commanding officer of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
sThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 22, A. E. F.," Langres, by the commanding officer of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
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CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 23t
Camp Hospital No. 23 was established January 8, 1918, at Langres, DepartmentHaute Marne, advance section, its personnel being taken from Field Hospital No. 163 and Ambulance Company,No. 163. The building in which it was located was part of the Collégede Jeunes Filles and had been occupied by the French Medical Department.Its bed capacity was 100. Many improvements had been made in the building,such as installation of running water, shower baths, and flush latrines.It also contained a completely equipped laboratory, pharmacy, and operatingroom. The hospital served the officers at the Army school headquartersat Langres and averaged about 45 patients throughout its period of operation.The first patients were admitted February 1, 1918. During July, 1918, theLangres hospital center was opened; this, together with Camp Hospital No.24, made the existence of Camp Hospital No. 23 no longer essential, soit was closed August 15, 1918, and its personnel were reassigned to otherorganizations for duty.
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 24u
Camp Hospital No. 24 was established in January, 1918, at Langres, DepartmentHaute Marne, advance section, and was operated by Field Hospital No. 165.This institution served the Langres training area and had a bed
FIG. 151.-CampHospital No. 22, Langres
tThe statements of fact appearingherein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 23, A. E. F.," Langres,by First Lieut. Alan C. Dutton, M. C., while on duty as a member of thestaff of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division,S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
uThe statements of fact appearing herein are based onthe "History, Camp Hospital No. 24, A. E. F.," Langres, by Maj. AlexanderNicoll, M. C., while on duty as a member of the staff of that hospital.The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington,D. C.-Ed.
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capacity of 500. It occupied the French Hôpital ComplémentairNo. 3, and consisted of a main building of 4 stories, an annex of 2 stories,and 2 other buildings, 1 of which was used as the kitchen and the otheras the morgue. When we took them over, the hospital buildings were oldand practically unfurnished; the entire plumbing system was in a poor condition.On March 13, 1918, hospital unit H, arrived and was assigned permanentlyto Camp Hospital No. 24, which it took over on March 27, 1918. The unitrenovated the buildings and, after many difficulties, succeeded in installingsome plumbing fixtures such as flush toilets and baths. During its existence,6,288 patients were admitted; of these 4,487 were medical and 1,801 surgicalcases. Camp Hospital No. 24 ceased to function March 15, 1919, and itspersonnel were transferred to Camp Hospital No. 118, Brest, for duty.
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 25v
Camp Hospital No. 25 was organized in January, 1918, at Blois, DepartmentLoir et Cher, intermediate section, its personnel being obtained from theAmerican Expeditionary Forces at large. It operated in 7 old, widely separatedFrench buildings, with a normal bed capacity of 939. This institution wasalso used as a casual station for nurses. On July 3, 1918, Base HospitalNo. 43 arrived and took over the operation of Camp Hospital No. 25. OnJanuary 20, 1919, Evacuation Hospital No. 35 relieved Base Hospital No.43 and functioned until March 12, 1919, when it was skeletonized to 1 officerand 4 enlisted men, who were returned to the United States, and the hospitalreverted to its former status, that of Camp Hospital No. 25. The remainingpersonnel of Evacuation Hospital No. 35 were transferred to Camp HospitalNo. 25, remaining until closure of the hospital on May 13, 1919. The personnelof Camp Hospital No. 25 returned to the United States by way of Brest,sailing on the America, June 9, 1919, and were demobilized at CampUpton, N. Y., June 22, 1919.
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 26w
Camp Hospital No. 26 was organized April 26, 1918, at Noyers, DepartmentLoir et Cher, intermediate section, its personnel coming from Field Hospital No. 161. When established, thehospital occupied 15 wooden barracks, of the Morajan type, each accommodating 32 patients. In addition to the hospitalat Noyers, two annexes were maintained, one of 200-bed capacity in Hôspicede St. Aignan, and another of 500-bed capacity, at Pont le Voy. The latterwas used as a convalescent hospital. Camp Hospital No. 26, while considereda 1,500-bed hospital, often in emergency treated as many as 2,200 patientsat one time. It served the entire first replacement depot at St. Aignan-Noyers,and up to December 31, 1918, admitted 15,967 medical and surgical cases.Its dental department grew in proportion to the hospital, and at one timethere were 23 dental officers on duty. Also it was used as a school, trainingdental assistants for the whole American Expeditionary Forces. The hospitalceased to function on June 12, 1919, and its personnel returned to theUnited States on the Antigone. Sailing from St. Nazaire on June18, 1919, the personnel arrived at Camp Hill, Va., June 28, 1919, and weredemobilized shortly afterwards.
vThe statements of fact appearingherein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 25, A. E. F.," Blois,by the commanding officer of that hospital. The history is on file in theHistorical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
wThe statements of fact appearing herein are based onthe "History, Camp Hospital No. 26, A. E. F.," Noyers, by Lieut. Col. WilliamC. Riddell, M. C., while on duty as a member of the staff of that hospital.The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington,D. C.-Ed.
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FIG. 152.-CampHospital No. 24, Langres
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CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 27x
Camp Hospital No. 27 was established February 4, 1918, at Tours, DepartmentIndre et Loire, intermediate section, and was operated by the personnelof Evacuation Ambulance Company No. 3. The hospital occupied a formerFrench military hospital, located in the École des Filles Superior,Tours. It served the Arrondissement of Tours, which included about 20,000troops and approximately 18,000 German prisoners of war. When first takenover, the hospital accommodated about 300 patients; later, the capacitywas increased to 650. On March 5, 1918, Evacuation Ambulance Company No.3 was relieved by Mobile Hospital No. 1 (hospital unit K), which then tookover Camp Hospital No. 27. During the year ending February 4, 1919, thishospital admitted 4,063 medical and 937 surgical cases. Camp Hospital No.27 ceased to function in August, 1919; its personnel sailed from Brestfor New York August 10, 1919, and were demobilized August 25, 1919.
FIG. 153.-Interior, officers' ward, Camp Hospital No. 28, Nevers
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 28y
Camp Hospital No. 28 was established February 4, 1918, at Nevers, DepartmentNievre, Intermediate section, its personnel being obtained from the AmericanExpeditionary Forces at large. It occupied a school building, L'ecole
xThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 27, A. E. F.," Tours, by First Lieut. Kenneth W. Pugh, M. C., while on duty as a member of the staff of that hospital. The History is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
yThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 28, A. E. F.," Nevers, by the commanding officer of that hospital. The History is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
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Normale d'Institutes, which at the time of the establishment of CampHospital No. 28 was used by the French Government as a military hospital.The Capacity of the hospital, as originally planned, was 150 beds, butlater this was increased to 450. Camp Hospital No. 28 served not only thetroops at Nevers but also those in the surrounding area, whose radius variedin extent from 20 to 40 miles. The number of troops ranged from 8,000 to15,000. On March 7, 1918, hospital unit S reported for duty and took overthe hospital. From February 4, 1918, to December 1, 1918, the hospitaladmitted a total of 3,030 surgical and medical cases. Camp Hospital No.28 ceased to function June 13, 1919; its personnel sailed from St. NazaireJune 23, 1919, on the Santa Cecilia, and were demobilized at CampDix, N. J., July 10, 1919.
FIG. 154.-A group of wards, Camp Hospital No. 29, Le Courneau
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 29z
Camp Hospital No. 29 came into existence February 29, 1918, at Le Courneau,Department Gironde, base section No. 2, its personnel coming from the AmericanExpeditionary Forces at large. The hospital was located on the outskirtsof a large camp, which later became known as Camp Hunt, and occupied anumber of buildings which had been used by the French as a military hospital.The bed capacity of the entire plant was 960. It served the miscellaneoustroops in the Courneau area and at times received wounded from the forwardareas. During its existence, the hospital admitted a total of 6,897 surgicaland medical cases; the greatest number of patients in hospital at one timewas 1,017, on September 23, 1918. Camp Hospital No. 29 ceased to functionon March 1, 1919, and its personnel were reassigned to other organizationsin the American Expeditionary Forces for further duty.
zThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 29, A. E. F.," Le Courneau, by Maj. John G. Towne, M. C., while on duty as a member of the staff of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
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CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 31a
Camp Hospital No. 31 was established April 15, 1918, at Meucon, DepartmentMorbihan, base section No. 1, its personnel being taken from the AmericanExpeditionary Forces at large. The hospital occupied the site of what formerlyhad been the old French artillery training camp, and was erected to servethe artillery training camp for the American Expeditionary Forces, whichwas about 2 miles distant. It comprised 12 low buildings of wood and stone,which had been used by the French as quarters for the troops in training.In addition to these barracks, a new surgical building of brick and stoneand quarters for the personnel were built; the total capacity was 700 beds.It ceased to function April 3, 1919, and its personnel were reassignedto other organizations for duty.
FIG. 155.-Camp Hospital No. 33, Camp Pontanezen
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 33b
Camp Hospital No. 33 was established January 15, 1918, at Camp Pontanezen,Department Finistere, base section No. 5, by a detachment of 5 medicalofficers and 40 enlisted men, detached from Base Hospital No. 34. Whenfirst opened, the hospital was located in an old French concrete building,which formerly had been used as barracks. Many difficulties were experiencedat this time in the care of the sick, as hospital supplies were very difficultto obtain. Medical equipment consisted of the contents of medical and surgicalchests. Except for candles, there were no lighting facilities. On February1, 1918, in addition to the old stone barracks then occupied by the hospital,
aThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 31, A. E. F.," Meucon, by Lieut. Col. J. A. Worthington, M. C., while on duty as a member of the staff of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
bThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 33, A. E. F., Camp Pontanezen, by the commanding officer of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D.C.-Ed.
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a fairly modern three-story, fireproof building was taken over. Later,when increased hospital facilities were necessary, 8 Adrian-type barracks were erected, to acommodate 35 patients each,and four 300-foot barracks. These structures completed the hospital plant inside the walls of Caserne de Pontanezen.When further expansion was necessary, 15 additional hospital buildingswere constructed in the area outside the wall of the caserne, immediatelybehind the original hospital site, thus giving a maximum bed capacity of2,600. Twenty-four additional wards, kitchens, supply rooms, dispensary,officers' and nurses' quarters were constructed in this area. Also, largehuts were erected both on the inside and outside areas by the AmericanRed Cross.
Camp Hospital No. 33 served the entire port of Brest. Although it treatedmore patients than did the majority of the base hospitals in France, and served the largest camp in the American ExpeditionaryForces, it never was rated as a base hospital.
Due to the absence of any sewerage system and to the climatic conditions,the problem of sanitation was a serious one and became more complicatedas the number of patients in hospital increased. Latrines of the can typewere used, the cans being emptied by French contractors, who proved tobe very unsatisfactory. The difficulty in rendering these latrines flyproofand sanitary was practically insurmountable; the use of an incinerationplant was impracticable, due to the scarcity of wood and straw.
During the period from January 15, 1918, to June 30, 1919, this institutionadmitted 28,233 medical and surgical cases. The majority of its patientswere medical, which up to June 30, 1919, included 4,814 cases of mumps,3,521 of influenza, and 2,205 of pneumonia.
Camp Hospital No. 33 ceased to function December 29, 1919; its personnelsailed from Brest December 30, 1919, on the George Washington, andwere demobilized at Camp Dix, N. J., shortly afterward.
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 34c
Camp Hospital No. 34 came into existence on March 20, 1918, when thecamp infirmary at the American rest camp, Romsey, England, was designated Camp Hospital No. 34. This infirmaryhad been in operation since December 26, 1917, the personnel to operateit being detailed temporarily from organizations passing through the camp.At first, the hospital consisted of a small permanent building and fourBritish hospital tents, of a capacity of about 14 beds. In the fall of1918, 300-bed hospital was being constructed. During its existence as acamp hospital, it received 1,748 surgical and medical cases; largest numberof patients admitted in one month was 433, in September, 1918. Camp HospitalNo. 34 ceased to function November 30, 1918, its personnel being reassigned.
cThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 34, A. E. F.," Romsey, by the commanding officer of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
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CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 35d
Camp Hospital No. 35 was established January 19, 1918, at the Americanrest camp, Winchester, England, its personnel being taken from the American Expeditionary Forces casually at thatcamp. When opened, it was known as the United States hospital, Americanrest camp, Winchester, England, and on April 5, 1918, received its designationas Camp Hospital No. 35. It occupied two groups of structures, situatedabout one-eighth of a mile apart, in portion of the camp known as AvingtonPark. The capacity was intended to be 250 beds, but later additions weremade so that the capacity of the hospital was 500, with an emergency expansionin tents to 679. The majority of the cases admitted were medical, amongwhich were the cases of communicable disease among our troops arrivingin England. During its existence, January 19, 1918, to February 4, 1919,it cared for 5,226 medical and 177 surgical cases. Camp Hospital No. 35ceased to function February 4, 1919, and its personnel were reassignedto other stations for further duty.
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 36e
Camp Hospital No. 36 was established in February, 1918, at Southampton,England, to serve the Southampton rest area. At this time, the hospitalwas temporarily quartered in tents and had a capacity of 80 beds. Constructionwas begun on June 22, 1918, the type of construction being sectional huts.The wards were arranged in pairs, each pair connected by an ablution block,containing toilets, lavatories, and shower baths. The operating block andmess halls were to be connected with all the wards by a covered corridor,5 feet wide. The hospital was about 50 per cent completed when constructionwas ordered stopped on November 28. During its existence, the hospitalcared for 1,462 medical and 48 surgical cases. Camp Hospital No. 36 ceasedoperating December 2, 1918, and its personnel were reassigned to otherorganizations for duty.
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 37f
Camp Hospital No. 37 was established March 15, 1918, at Romarantin,Department Loir et Cher, intermediate section, to serve Air Service productioncenter No. 2, located about 3 miles from Romarantin. The hospital was locatedin a school for young girls and was an old three-story building of brickand cement, having four wings and a cross bar forming the letter H; twoof these wings were occupied by the hospital, the other two were retainedby the school. Later, barracks, mess halls, and bathhouses were erectedon the grounds for the personnel and several tents for patients to providefor emergency used and for contagious diseases. With these additions thebed capacity
dThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 35, A. E. F.," Winchester, England, by the commanding officer of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
eThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 36, A. E. F.," Southampton, England, by the commanding officer of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
fThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 37, A. E. F.," Romarantin, by Maj. Lucius F. Donohoe, M. C., while on duty as a member of the staff of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
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was increased from 150 to 235. During its existence 2,279 medical and152 surgical cases were admitted. Camp Hospital No. 37 ceased to functionFebruary 28, 1919, when its designation was changed to infirmary, Air Serviceproduction center No. 2.
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 38g
Camp Hospital No. 38 was established May 7, 1918, at Chatillon sur Seine,Department Cote d'Or, advance section. Its personnel was taken from the American Expeditionary Forces at large.It occupied hospital buildings taken over from the French, of 200-bed capacity, and served the personnel and studentsof the Second Army Corps schools. The plumbing and sanitary equipment ofthe hospital was very poor. During its existence, the hospital cared for1,771 medical and 378 surgical cases. Camp Hospital No. 38 ceased to operateMarch 31, 1919; its personnel were returned to United States and demobilizedin April, 1919.
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 39h
Camp Hospital No. 39 was established March 1, 1918, at La Rochelle,Department Charente Inferieure, base section No. 7, its personnel beingassigned from the American Expeditionary Forces at large. It was locatedat a distance of about 2½ miles from La Rochelle, in an old stonebuilding known as the Château Perigny, and in several wooden barracks,erected by the United States Engineers. The capacity of the hospital was375 beds. It served the La Rochelle and La Pallice areas and began to receivepatients on July 29, 1918. The base laboratory for base section No. 7 waslocated at the hospital and performed all bacteriological work for thatsection. The hospital ceased to operate May 16, 1919; its personnel returnedto the United States, sailing from Bordeaux for New York, on the Ohioan,June 9, 1919, and were demobilized at Camp Dix, N. J., shortly afterward.
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 40i
Camp Hospital No. 40 was established in April, 1918, at the Americanrest camp, Knotty Ash, Liverpool, England. When first established, it consistedof a number of marquee tents of about 150-bed capacity and was intendedas a contagious disease hospital for the Liverpool rest camp. From May27, 1918, to June 6, 1918, the hospital was operated by hospital unit Qand from June 7, 1918, by hospital unit W. On August 10, 1918, a contractwas let for a permanent 500-bed hospital of brick and concrete construction.The new institution consisted of two separate divisions, a general sectionand a contagious disease section. These sections were so constructed asto permit their use as a whole or independently of each other.
gThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 38, A. E. F.," Chatillon sur Seine, by First Lieut. Joseph M. Weldon, M. C., while on duty as a member of the staff of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
hThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 39, A. E. F.," La Rochelle, by the commanding officer of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
iThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 40, A. E. F.," Knotty Ash, Liverpool, by the commanding officer of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
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The general section consisted of an administration building, a modernsurgery, six wards, kitchen, messes, and a large recreation hall. The buildings were connected by a canopied runwaywhich started at the center of the administration building and traversedthe entire block. Also there were a central heating plant and quartersfor the personnel. The contagious disease section consisted of an administrationbuilding, 11 wards and a kitchen, all connected by a canopied runway.
Due to the shortage of labor and to frequent strikes, the new hospitalwas not ready for occupancy until the latter part of January, 1919, although some parts of it were put to use in December,1918. During its existence, the hospital cared for 3,909 medical and 901 surgical cases. The greatest number of patientsin hospital was 859, on September 30, 1918.
FIG. 156.-CampHospital No. 41, Is-sur-Tille
Camp Hospital No. 40 ceased to function April 30, 1919; its personnelsailed from Brest May 4, 1919, on the Haverford, and were demobilizedat Camp Grant, Ill., May 23, 1919.
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 41j
Camp Hospital No. 41 was opened on March 11, 1918, at Is-sur-Tille,Department Côte d'Or, advance section, its personnel coming from the American Expeditionary Forces at large. Itwas of barrack construction and consisted of an administration building, nine wards, supply building, mess halls, andpersonnel quarters; its capacity when completed was 500 beds. It servedthe command at Camp Williams, Is-sur-Tille, which at times numbered asmany as 24,000, and all the sick taken from troop trains passing throughthe regulating station at Is-sur-Tille. All cases for X ray, and all eye,ear, nose, and throat cases needing special treatment were transferredfrom it to Base Hos-
jThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 41, A. E. F.," Is-sur-Tille, by the commanding officer of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
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pital No. 17, at Dijon; also most of the laboratory work was done atthe central Medical Department laboratory at Dijon. Prior to October 1, 1918, all major surgical cases and fracture caseswere transferred to Dijon, and only minor surgical and emergency caseswere treated locally; however, after a large surgical ward with modernoperating room had been completed in October, all surgical cases admittedwere cared for at Camp Hospital No. 41.
During its first year, March 11, 1918, to March 31, 1919, the hospitaladmitted 12,270 medical and surgical cases; the greatest number of patients admitted in one month was 1,589, in December,1918.
The hospital ceased to function May 23, 1919; its personnel sailed fromBrest, July 1, 1919, on the President Grant, and were demobilizedat Camp Devens, Mass., shortly afterwards.
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 42k
Camp Hospital No. 42 came into existence in May, 1918, at Bar-sur-Aube,Department Aube, advance section, and was operated by the personnel ofAmbulance Company No. 161. It occupied a type B, 300-bed unit, constructedby the United States Engineers, and served the thirteenth training area,which was occupied successively by the Artillery headquarters of the Army,the 5th and 36th Divisions, and headquarters of the first Army. It wasnot fully equipped until the latter part of July and August, 1918, whenit began to function to its full capacity. From June 5, 1918, to October26, 1918, the hospital was operated by Ambulance Company No. 42; subsequentlyby personnel from the American Expeditionary Forces at large. From May5, 1918, to March 1, 1919, 3,274 patients were admitted; of these 3,039were medical and 235 surgical. The greatest number of patients in hospitalwas 478, on September 27, 1918. Camp Hospital No. 42 ceased to functionApril 20, 1919; its personnel sailed from Marseille, May 15, 1919, on theCanadaandwere demobilized at Camp Dodge, Iowa., June 9, 1919.
FIG. 157.-CampHospital No. 42, Bar-sur-Aube
kThe statements of fact appearingherein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 42, A. E. F.," Bar-sur-Aube,by the commanding officer of that hospital. The history is on file in theHistorical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
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CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 43l
Camp Hospital No. 43 came into existence in April, 1918, at Gievres,Department Loir et Cher, intermediate section, when the post hospital there was designated Camp HospitalNo. 43. The post hospital had been in operation since November, 1917, andprior to February 25, 1918, was known as the regimental infirmary, 15thEngineers. It served the various troops and civilian laborers (Chineseand Spanish) stationed at Gievres. When first established the hospitalconsisted of two wooden barracks; however, when construction was completedin September, 1918, it operated in 24 buildings, of 400-bed capacity. Inaddition to the barracks, about 20 hospital tents were used constantlyfor the accommodation of the large number of mumps cases brought in witharriving troops. In August, 1918, an X-ray machine was installed, and thehospital functioned practically as a base hospital. Prior to that time,all major surgical cases and fractures were transferred to Base HospitalNo. 9, at Chateauroux.
On February 10, 1919, Base Hospital No. 94, operating at Pruniers, ceasedto function as a base hospital and became a part of Camp Hospital No. 43.Base Hospital No. 94 consisted of 50 buildings. On taking over this hospital,the old camp hospital was designated a contagious-disease hospital andused for contagious, skin, and venereal diseases. Camp Hospital No. 43ceased operating in August, 1919, and its personnel were returned to UnitedStates.
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 44m
Camp Hospital No. 44 was established April 14, 1918, at Riom, Departmentof Puy-de-Dome, intermediate section, its personnel coming from the American Expeditionary Forces at large. Thehospital occupied the picturesque old Château de Miroble, which wasleased from the owner, and is located about 10 km. from the city of Clermont-Ferrand.The original function of the establishment was to serve the seventh aviationinstruction center. First patient was admitted on April 25, 1918, and fromJuly to December, 1918, the bed capacity of 200, was not entirely utilizedby the sick of the flying field; many ambulatory and slightly wounded werereceived from Base Hospitals Nos. 20 and 30. Camp Hospital No. 44 ceasedoperating December 4, 1918, and the personnel were distributed to otherhospitals in the American Expeditionary Forces.
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 45n
Camp Hospital No. 45 was established July 8, 1918, at Aix-les-Bains,Department Savoie, intermediate section, its personnel coming from theAmerican Expeditionary Forces at large. The hospital occupied the LeonBlanc Hospital, on the outskirts of Aix-les-Bains. The establishment servedthe Aix-les-Bains leave area and cared for sick and injured from all thesurrounding areas. During the summer most of the patients were victimsof
lThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 43, A. E. F.," Gievres, by the commanding officer of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.,-Ed.
mThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 44, A. E. F.," Riom, by the commanding officer of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
nThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 45, A. E. F.," Aix-les-Bain, by the commanding officer of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
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bicycle accidents and mountain climbs. In the fall of the year, influenza and pneumonia made its appearance and necessitated the erection of several wooden barracks to accommodate the large increase of hospital admissions; the bed capacity of hospital expanded from 70 to 260. Camp Hospital No. 45 ceased operating May 23, 1919; its personnel sailed from Brest June 29, 1919, on the General Washington, and were demobilized at Camp Grant, Ill., July 12, 1919.
FIG. 158.-Camp Hospital No. 45, Aix-les-Bains
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 46o
Camp Hospital No. 46 was established May 16, 1918, at Landerneau, asmall town about 14 miles east of Brest, Department Finistere, base sectionNo. 5. Its personnel were assigned from the American Expeditionary Forcesat large. It occupied a part of a large French convent school, the Pensionnatdu Calvare, which was suitable for hospital purposes, as it contained manylarge well lighted and ventilated rooms; however, the sanitary arrangementswere exceedingly poor and no adequate water supply existed. A detachmentof United States Engineers was attached to the hospital to install thenecessary plumbing and to provide a sufficient water supply; also severalwooden barracks for the personnel were constructed by the Engineers, andthe bed capacity of the hospital was increased from 250 to 300. Camp Hospital
oThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 46, A. E. F.," Landerneau, by Maj. James Breslin, M. C., while on duty as a member of the staff of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
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No. 46 was intended for convalescent patients only, but it receivedcases of acute disease and of injury from its surrounding area. DuringDecember, 1918, only venereal cases en route to the United States wereadmitted. The total number of patients admitted during its existence was1,150. The hospital was closed February 28, 1919, and its personnel weretransferred to Camp Pontanezen, Brest, for duty.
FIG. 159.-Camp Hospital No. 46, Landerneau
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 47p
Camp Hospital No. 47 was established in June, 1918, at Autun, DepartmentSaone et Loire, intermediate section, its personnel coming from the American Expeditionary Forces at large. Thisorganization remained until July 30, 1918, when it was relieved by BaseHospital No. 45. The base hospital unit remained until August 19, 1918,when it was transferred to Toul for duty. The hospital remained vacant untilSeptember 24, 1918, when casual personnel arrived and reestablished CampHospital No. 47, which then occupied a French building, the Caserne Billard,originally a seminary and later used by the French as barracks; its capacitywas 500 beds. The first patients were received October 10, 1918, from ahospital train, about 344 in number and nearly all convalescing. This institutionfunctioned as a camp hospital until November 1, 1918, when its designationwas changed to Base Hospital No. 208.
pThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 47, A. E. F.," Autun, by the commanding officer of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
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CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 48q
Camp Hospital No. 48 came into existence in June, 1918, at Recey-sur-Ource,Department Côte d'Or, advance section, and was operated by FieldHospital No. 42. It occupied a type B, 300-bed unit and served the fourteenthtraining area, which was occupied by the Sixth Division. On October 28,1918, Field Hospital No. 42 was relieved from duty at Camp Hospital No.48 and casual personnel were assigned in its place. Over 5,000 patientswere cared for in this institution. Camp Hospital No. 48 ceased to functionon May 27, 1919; its personnel sailed from Brest on June 22, 1919, on theMontana,and upon arrival in the United States were transferred to Camp Dodge, Iowa,for demobilization.
FIG. 160.-Camp Hospital No. 48, Recey-sur-Ource
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 49r
Camp Hospital No. 49 was instituted in July, 1918, at Laignes, DepartmentCote d'Or, advance section, and was operated by personnel from the AmericanExpeditionary Forces at large. It was located in a type B, 300-bed unitand served the fifteenth training area, which was occupied by the 7th and,later, by the 80th Division. Only minor medical and emergency surgicalcases were treated; all major surgical cases were transferred to Base HospitalNo. 17 at Dijon. Patients were first admitted September 22, 1918; and duringits existence, 2,658 surgical and medical cases were cared for. The greatestnumber of patients admitted in one month was 803, in December, 1918. CampHospital No. 49 ceased operating April 11, 1919, and its personnel werereturned to the United States.
qThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 48, A .E. F., "Recey-sur-Ource, by Lieut. Col. Alva S. Pinto, M. C., while on duty as a member of the staff of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
rThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 49, A. E. F.," Laignes, by Capt. C. P. Gammon, M. C., while on duty as a member of the staff of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
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CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 50s
Camp Hospital No. 50 was established in September, 1918, at Tonnerre,Department Yonne, advance section, its personnel coming from Sanitary SquadsNos. 8, 17, and 38. It occupied a type B, 300-bed unit and served the sixteenthtraining area, which was successively occupied by the 81st Division, FirstArmy Corps, 36th and 80th Divisions. The majority of the surgical casescared for at this hospital were emergency and minor cases; all major andchronic surgical conditions were transferred to Base Hospital No. 17, atDijon. During its existence, the hospital cared for 4,120 surgical andmedical cases; the greatest number of patients admitted in one month was835, in February, 1919. Camp Hospital No. 50 ceased operating May 5, 1919;its personnel sailed June 15, 1919, from St. Nazaire on the Texan,and were demobilized at Camp Dix, N. J.
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 51t
Camp Hospital No. 51 was authorized June 19, 1918, at Roanne, DepartmentLoire, intermediate section. It occupied 2 separate groups of buildings about one-half mile apart, 1 consistingof 12 French wooden barracks, the other of 4 stone buildings; the total capacity was 800 beds. Both of the groups werewell-equipped, containing modern lighting facilities and sewer systems.In July, 1918, Base Hospital No. 48 was assigned to this station for duty,but remained only a few days. The hospital remained unoccupied until inSeptember, 1918, when permanent personnel was assigned. The majority ofthe patients received were convalescents from the hospital center at Vichy.During its existence, the hospital cared for approximately 3,000 surgical and medical cases; the greatest numberof patients in hospital at one time was 1,108. It ceased to operate November21, 1918, and its personnel, with the exception of a few officers, weretransferred to Camp Hospital No. 57, at St. Amand, for duty.
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 52u
Camp Hospital No. 52 was established in August, 1918, at Le Mans, DepartmentSarthe, intermediate section, its personnel being taken from the AmericanExpeditionary Forces at large. It was located in the old monastery, whichhad been occupied by the French complementary hospital No. 49. The monasterywas poorly suited for hospitalization, for its large halls and high ceilingsand stone floors made it damp and difficult to heat. Plumbing and wiringwere insufficient and a large force of men was required to keep the buildingin repairs. In addition to the monastery, 2 schools, a girls' and a boys'normal school, each accommodating about 200 patients, were taken
sThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 50, A. E. F.," Tonnerre, by Capt. Samuel L. Wadley, M. C., while on duty as a member of the staff of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
tThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 51, A. E. F.," Roanne, by the commanding officer of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
uThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 52, A. E. F.," Le Mans, by the commanding officer of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
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over from the French. These schools were only a few hundred yards distantfrom the main building and were designated as annex Nos. 1 and 2, respectively.Annex No. 3, a mumps camp under canvas, was erected about 750 yards fromthe main building; it accommodated about 750 patients. The total normalbed capacity was 1,700, although in emergency as high as 2,000 patientswere cared for at one time. The strength of personnel varied; during thewinter of 1918-19, it averaged 60 officers, 650 enlisted men, and 90 nurses. This institutionserved the 2d Depot Division area, which at times contained as many as 200,000 troops. It handled a large number of patients,and up to December 31, 1918, admitted among others over 4,500 cases ofmumps; the surgical service performed 380 operations. It was well equippedin all departments and practically functioned as a base hospital. No battlecasualties were received.
Camp Hospital No. 52 ceased operating July 1, 1919; its personnel sailedfrom Brest July 5, 1919, on the Prinz Friedrich Wilhelm, and weredemobilized at Camp Gordon, Ga., July 23, 1919.
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 53v
Camp Hospital No. 53 was organized in September, 1918, at Marseille,Department Bouchet du Rhone, base section No. 6; its personnel came fromthe American Expeditionary Forces at large. It was located on the principalstreet of Marseille, the Boulevard Prado, and occupied a large stone buildingformerly used as a theological institution. Its original bed capacity of300 was increased to 500. Camp Hospital No. 53 served the port of Marseilleand was opened for patients on September 25, 1918. The hospital ceasedto function in June, 1919; its personnel returned to the United Statesand were demobilized at Camp Taylor, Ky., on July 23, 1919.
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 54w
Camp Hospital No. 54 was established in September, 1918, at Beaulieu,Department Dordogne, base section No. 2, its personnel coming from the American Expeditionary Forces at large. Itwas located in Château la Roche, a fairly modern, three-story, country estate, built of stone; however, the châteauhad been unoccupied for many years prior to the war, and it was not ina good state of repair. The area served by the hospital soon was unexpectedlyoccupied by the 84th Division, and much difficulty was experienced in obtainingfood, supplies, and transportation for the sick. The normal capacity ofhospital was 150 beds. On October 2, 1918, Field Hospital No. 333 tookover the hospital, and its designation was changed to Camp Hospital No.78 (q. v.) The personnel were transferred to the new organization for duty.
vThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 53, A. E. F.," Marseille, by Maj. S. Calvin Smith, M. C., while on duty as a member of the staff of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
wThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 54, A. E. F.," Beaulieu, by Maj. Bernard J. Beanker, M. C., while on duty as a member of the staff of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
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CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 55x
Camp Hospital No. 55 was established during the month of January, 1918,at Ferrieres, Department Loiret. It was located in an old stone monasterywhich had been used as a hospital by the French during the early periodof the war. The personnel of this hospital was drawn from the United StatesArmy Ambulance Service with the French Army. The function of the hospitalwas to care for the sick of that organization. It ceased operating on May18, 1919.
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 56y
Camp Hospital No. 56 was established July 29, 1918, at Avoine, DepartmentIndre et Loire, intermediate section, for the purpose of serving the Chinonarea. Its personnel were assigned from the American Expeditionary Forcesat large and averaged 3 medical officers and 21 enlisted men. It was locatedin a modern château, about one-half mile from Avoine, and had a bedcapacity of 80. The château was well equipped with baths, laundry,and a lighting plant, and was situated on 25 acres of open ground. CampHospital No. 56 functioned until January 14, 1919, when it was abandonedand the personnel were reassigned to other stations for duty.
FIG. 161.-Oneof the buildings, Camp Hospital No. 56, Avoine
xThe statements of fact appearingherein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 55, A. E. F.," Ferrieres,by the commanding officer of that hospital. The history is on file in theHistorical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
yThe statements of fact appearing herein are based onthe "History, Camp Hospital No. 56, A. E. F.," Avoine, by Capt. John E.McQuain, M. C., while on duty as a member of the staff of that hospital.The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington,D. C.-Ed.
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CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 57z
Camp Hospital No. 57 was established in August, 1918, at St. Amand MontRond, Department Cher, intermediate section, to care for the sick and woundedof the 3d Depot Division. It was located in portion of the French hospitalof that city and occupied two 10-bed wards and four 2-bed rooms. Throughthe courtesy of the sisters in charge of the hospital the operating roomwas available for emergency use. The personnel came from Field HospitalNo. 303. On September 1, 1918, the hospital was moved to a building whichformerly had been a private school, accommodating about 150 patients. Twelvebeds for acute surgical cases were reserved at the French hospital andall operations were performed at the latter institution. The number ofpatients averaged from 120 to 160. The 3d Depot Division was discontinuedabout November 1, 1918, and the personnel of the hospital were skeletonizedto 1 officer and 12 enlisted men. It continued to function until January31, 1919, when it was closed and the personnel were reassigned to otherstations for duty.
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 59a
Camp Hospital No. 59 was established August 21, 1918, at Issoudun, DepartmentIndre, intermediate section, by casual personnel. It occupied the buildings of the École SacréCoeur, a school for boys, a large four-story building with a large park.Prior to its occupation by Camp Hospital No. 59, this building had beenused by the French Hôpital Complémentaire No. 43. Many improvementsand repairs were required as there were no baths of any kind, the lightingfacilities were uncertain, and sanitary appliances were inadequate. Thecapacity was 600 beds. Patients were received first on September 8, 1918,and during its existence the hospital admitted a total of 1,404 surgicaland medical cases. Three convoys of patients were received from the advancedareas by hospital trains; the largest number of patients in hospital was580, September 20, 1918. During September, 1918, when the admission ratewas at its height, Field Hospital No. 156 was assigned to Camp HospitalNo. 59 for temporary duty. On February 18, 1919, all patients were transferredto Base Hospital No. 63, at Chateauroux, and the hospital ceased operatingon that date. Its personnel were reassigned to other stations for duty.
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 61b
Camp Hospital No. 61 was organized in August 1918 at Poitiers, DepartmentVienne, intermediate section; its personnel were assigned from the American Expeditionary Forces, at large. Itwas located in the Ancienne Seminaire, which had been occupied by the FrenchHôpital Temporaire No. 16, and was taken over with its entire equipmenton August 28, 1918. On September 18,
zThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 57, A. E. F.," St. Amand Mont Rond, by the commanding officer of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
aThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 59, A. E. F.," Issoudun, by Maj. Charles O. Boswell, M. C., while on duty as a member of the staff of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
bThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 61, A. E. F.," Poitiers, by First Lieut. John E. Treivweiler, M. C., while on duty as a member of the staff of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
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a part of the École de Théologie, then occupied by HôpitalTemporaire No. 21, was taken over, bringing the normal bed capacity of the entire hospital up to 480. Patients were received firston September 22, 1918, and the first hospital train arrived on November5, 1918, with 471 battle casualties. On that date the designation of CampHospital No. 61 was changed to Base Hospital No. 218. The institution functionedas a base hospital until February 13, 1919, when its status was again changedto that of Camp Hospital No. 61, whereupon the greater part of the plantwas discontinued and the buildings were returned to the French; the bedcapacity was reduced to 75. The hospital was officially closed on May 28,1919, its personnel sailed from Brest June 26, 1919, on the Noordam,and were demobilized at Camp Upton, N. Y.
FIG. 162.-Camp Hospital No. 59, Issoudun
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 62c
Camp Hospital No. 62 was organized in August, 1918, at Sancerre, DepartmentCher, intermediate section. Its personnel came from the American ExpeditionaryForces at large. It was located in the hotel Pont du Jour, a four-story,steam-heated and electrically lighted structure of 125-bed capacity, andserved the 4th Depot Division. In addition to the hospital at Sancerre,two auxiliary hospitals were opened about the middle of August, 1918, oneat Veaugues, operated by Field Hospital No. 338, and one at Cosne, operatedby Field Hospital No. 339. These auxiliary hospitals were intended
cThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 62, A. E. F.," Sancerre, by the commanding officer of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
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for the treatment of infectious diseases only. Total number of patientstreated by Camp Hospital No. 62 was 841. It ceased to operate on November1, 1918, and its personnel were reassigned to other stations for duty.
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 64d
Camp Hospital No. 64 was established in August, 1918, at Chatillon,Department Côte d'Or, advance section, and occupied a type B, 300-bedunit. The enlisted personnel was assigned from Sanitary Squads Nos. 54and 63, replaced later by casuals. It was opened for the reception of patientson September 26, 1918. Camp Hospital No. 64 served the twelfth trainingarea, then occupied by the 81st Division; during its existence it received1,340 medical and surgical cases. The hospital ceased operating May 20,1919, and the personnel sailed for New York from St. Nazaire June 14, 1919,on the Santa Barbara.
FIG. 163.-Camp Hospital No. 64, Chatillon-sur-Seine
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 65e
Camp Hospital No. 65 was established in October, 1918, at Semur, DepartmentCôte d'Or, advance section, and was operated by personnel from the American Expeditionary Forces at large.It was located in a type B, 300-bed unit and served the twenty-first trainingarea, then occupied by the 78th Division. The hospital received both surgicaland medical cases; the first patients were admitted November 17, 1918.Since the operating room and surgical wards were not opened until December3, 1918, prior to that time all surgical cases had to be transferred toBase Hospital No. 17 at Dijon. Camp Hospital No. 65 ceased to functionMay 8, 1919; its personnel sailed May 30, 1919, from Marseille on the Madontaand were demobilized at Camp Grant, Ill., June 24, 1919.
dThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 64, A. E. F.," Chatillon, by the commanding officer of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
eThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 65, A. E. F.," Semur, by the commanding officer of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
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CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 66f
Camp Hospital No. 66 came into existence in August, 1918, when the infirmary,Camp St. Sulpice, Department Gironde, base section No. 2, was designated Camp Hospital No. 66. Personnelcame from the American Expeditionary Forces at large. At this time, the hospital operated in several wooden barracksand tents. In November, 1918, a new hospital having been completed, wastaken over by Camp Hospital No. 66. It consisted of 28 barrack wards ofcorrugated iron, finished inside with beaver board and wood, and accommodated400 patients. It served the Libourne area, then occupied by United StatesEngineers, a labor battalion, and prisoners of war. The total populationof the camp was approximately 10,000. The hospital ceased to function June9, 1919. The personnel sailed from Bordeaux June 19, 1919, on the InfantaIsabella, arrived at Camp Merritt, N. J., June 30, 1919, and were demobilizedat Camp Upton, N. Y., shortly afterward.
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 67g
Camp Hospital No. 67 was established in November, 1918, at Chemilly,Department Yonne, advance section, and was operated by personnel taken from the American Expeditionary Forcesat large. On December 12, 1918, Field Hospital No. 42, with its full equipment,was attached for duty. The hospital was housed in several wooden barracksand served the nineteenth training area. Patients were received first onDecember 23, 1918. There were but very few troops stationed in the areaserved by this hospital and the maximum number of patients in hospitalat any one time was 29. It ceased to function March 25, 1919, and its personnelwere reassigned to other stations for duty.
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 68h
Camp Hospital No. 68 was established September 18, 1918, at Bourges,Department Cher, intermediate section, and was operated by personnel takenfrom the American Expeditionary Forces at large. It occupied a part ofthe Collége de Jeunes Filles, an old three-story stone building,which formerly had been used by the French as a hospital. Later, anotherthree-story building was taken over and operated as an annex to Camp HospitalNo. 68. The hospital was well equipped, and its normal bed capacity was350, with emergency expansion to 400. It was established for the care ofthe personnel at the central records office and postal express service,which included 500 British female employees (W. A. A. C.)
It ceased to function June 12, 1919; the personnel sailed from BrestJuly 1, 1919, on the President Grant and were demobilized at Camp Devens, Mass., July 13, 1919.
fThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 66, A. E. F.," St. Sulpice, by Lieut. Col. O. W. Pinkston, M. C., while on duty as a member of the staff of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
gThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 67, A. E. F.," Chemilly by the commanding officer of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
hThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 68, A. E. F.," Bourges, by the commanding officer of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
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CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 70i
Camp Hospital No. 70 was established in September, 1918, at St. Florentsur Cher, Department Cher, intermediate section, and was operated for atime by Field Hospital No. 156. It was located in an old factory buildingof 300-bed capacity and served the 5th Depot Division, Field Hospital No.156 was relieved from duty at the hospital, January 13, 1919, and was replacedby a detachment of casuals. On January 25, 1919, all patients were evacuatedto Camp Hospital No. 59 at Issoudun, and the hospital ceased operatingJanuary 31, 1919. The personnel were reassigned to other stations for duty.
FIG. 164.-Camp Hospital No. 68, Bourges
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 72j
Camp Hospital No. 72 was established September 26, 1918, at Chateau-du-Loir,Department Sarthe, intermediate section, by personnel taken from the AmericanExpeditionary Forces at large. When first organized, it occupied four roomsin the Hôtel de la Gar, but on October 11, 1918, it was moved tothe École Primarie Supérieure des Garcons. The school wasa modern, three-
iThe statements of fact appearingherein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 70, A. E. F.," St.Florent, by Capt. Harry C. Fulton, M. C., while on duty as a member ofthe staff of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division,S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
jThe statements of fact appearing herein are based onthe "History, Camp Hospital No. 72, A. E. F.," Chateau-du-Loir, by thecommanding officer of that hospital. The history is on file in theHistorical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
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story building of 26 rooms, well adapted for hospital purposes, andhad a bed capacity of 300. The hospital served the Quartermaster Department depot at Chateau-du-Loir and miscellaneoustroops in that area. Camp Hospital No. 72 ceased to function May 14, 1919;part of its personnel and all supplies were transferred to Camp HospitalNo. 114 at Ecommoy. The remaining personnel sailed from Brest, June 25,1919, on the Seattle, and were demobilized at Camp Upton, N. Y.,July 9, 1919.
FIG. 165.-Camp Hospital No. 72, Chateau-du-Loir
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 73k
Camp Hospital No. 73 was organized October 1, 1918, at Le Blanc, DepartmentIndre, intermediate section, for the purpose of caring for the sick of the Field Artillery motor trainingcamp there. It was established in the building of the Collége desGarcons, in which there were adequate and ample facilities for wards andquarters for the personnel. The personnel came from casuals arriving overseaslate in 1918. The total number of patients admitted was 150. The hospitalwas closed January 8, 1919, and its personnel were reassigned to otherstations for duty.
kThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 73, A. E. F.," Le Blanc, by Maj. George H. Stagner, M. C., while on duty as a member of the staff of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
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CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 75l
Camp Hospital No. 75 was established October 5, 1918, at Loches, DepartmentIndre et Loire, intermediate section. Its personnel came from the American Expeditionary Forces at large. Itwas located in the buildings of the normal school of Loches, and was of 300-bed capacity. The school was suitable for hospitalpurposes and consisted of three separate buildings, all equipped with modern sanitary fixtures, and runninghot and cold water. The hospital functioned until November 21, 1918, whenit was closed and its personnel were reassigned to other stations for duty.
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 76m
Camp Hospital No. 76 began about March 1, 1918, as a small regimentalinfirmary of the 501st Engineers, located at Mehun sur Yevre, DepartmentCher, intermediate section. At that time the entire infirmary was housedin one Adrian barrack. Early in October, 1918, construction of the hospitalwas begun by the 501st Engineers and it was completed within the month.When completed, the hospital consisted of 10 barracks, all connected bya closed corridor, and accommodated 150 patients. Tents also were erectedfrom time to time and the bed capacity of the hospital could be expandedto 300 beds. The hospital served approximately 7,000 troops located invarious camps in that area. During its existence it cared for 2,936 medicaland 123 surgical cases. Camp Hospital No. 76 ceased operating June 10,1919, and its personnel, with the exception of one officer and three enlistedmen, was reassigned to other stations for duty. The skeletonized Camp HospitalNo. 76 returned to the United States, sailing from St. Nazaire June 23,1919.
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 77n
Camp Hospital No. 77 was established in October, 1918, at Montmorillon,Department Vienne, intermediate section, by personnel from the medical replacement unit No. 37. It was locatedin a school for boys, the Seminaire Cardinal Pie, which was quite suitablefor hospital purposes. The hospital with a bed capacity of 200, servedthe Montmorillon training area. As there were no civilian doctors in thevillage of Montmorillon, the medical officers at the hospital held dailysick call for the civilian population in the surrounding area. During theexistence of this hospital, approximately 500 medical and surgical caseswere cared for. It ceased to operate November 28, 1918, when all remainingpatients were transferred to Base Hospital No. 28, at Limoges. The personnelwere reassigned to other medical organizations for further duty.
lThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 75, A. E. F.," Loches, by Capt. C. H. Courtney, M. C., while on duty as a member of the staff of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
mThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 76, A. E. F.," Mehun sur Yevre, by Maj. John C. O'Connor, M. C., while on duty as a member of the staff of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
nThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 77, A. E. F.," Montmorillon, by Capt. Frederick C. Warfel, M. C., while on duty as a member of the staff of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
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CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 78o
Camp Hospital No. 78 came into existence October 2, 1918, when the designationof Camp Hospital No. 54, at Beaulieu, Department Dordogne, base sectionNo. 2, was changed to that of Camp Hospital No. 78. On that date FieldHospital No. 333 took over and operated the hospital. The normal bed capacitywas 150, but during the epidemic of influenza in October, 1918, 6 wardtents, capacity of about 20 cots each, were erected on the hospital groundsfor convalescent patients. The hospital ceased to function with the departureof the 84th Division on November 30, 1918, and its personnel was reassigned.During its existence, 756 cases were admitted, including patients caredfor by Camp Hospital No. 54 (q. v.).
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 79p
Camp Hospital No. 79 was opened on October 22, 1918, at St. Andre deCubzac, Department Gironde, base section No. 2, and was the outgrowth ofthe infirmary, headquarters detachment of the 86th Division. It was locatedin the Château du Bouilh, an old structure built in the sixteenthcentury, and accommodated 90 patients. In addition to the building, threeward tents were erected on the lawn of the château, making the totalbed capacity 150. An operating room was equipped to care for emergencysurgery, and several major operations were performed; 713 medical and surgicalcases were admitted during the existence of the hospital. Camp HospitalNo. 79 served the east Bordeaux area, which was occupied by troops awaitingentrance to the Bordeaux embarkation camp. It ceased to function May 21,1919, and its personnel were transferred to other stations.
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 82q
Camp Hospital No. 82 was organized on October 29, 1918, at Le Havre,base section No. 4, and operated by personnel taken from the American ExpeditionaryForces at large. It was established for the care of troops passing throughthe port of Le Havre and occupied the Hotel Frascati, a large modern building,composed of three wings, inclosing a large court. This building had beenused as a hospital by the French ever since the outbreak of the war in1914. It was well suited for hospital purposes and accommodated about 400patients. Patients were received first on November 15, 1918; during itsactivity this institution cared for 1,771 medical and surgical cases. Thehospital operated until April 30, 1919, when it was closed and the personnelwere reassigned to other hospitals for duty.
oThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 78, A. E. F.," Beaulieu, by the commanding officer of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
pThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 79, A. E. F.," St. Andre de Cubzac, by Capt. Edward J. Strickler, M. C., while on duty as a member of the staff of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
qThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 82, A. E. F.," Le Havre, by the commanding officer of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
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CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 85r
Camp Hospital No. 85 was organized on November 8, 1918, at Montoir,Department Loire Inferieure, base section No. 1, and was the outgrowthof the former infirmary of that camp. The construction of the hospitalwas completed during the month of November, 1918, and consisted of 28 woodenbarracks of 400-bed capacity. It served the Pont Chateau area and supplydepot; the majority of patients received were cases of contagious and infectiousdiseases. Total number of patients treated in hospital from August, 1918,to February 28, 1919, was 2,540. On June 6, 1919 Camp Hospital No. 85 revertedto its former status, its personnel remaining on duty there.
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 87s
Camp Hospital No. 87 was established about October 1, 1918, at CourCheverny, Department Loir et Cher. It was located in the ChâteauChautreiul, with a total bed capacity of about 100, and its function wasto care for the sick of the Signal Corps replacement area. Personnel weredrawn largely from the attached medical personnel of the signal battalions.The hospital ceased operating on February 17, 1919.
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 91t
Camp Hospital No. 91 was established in October, 1918, at La Boule,Department Loire Inferieure, base section No. 1, by personnel from theAmerican Expeditionary Forces at large. It occupied 5 hotels whose totalbed capacity was 800. All of the buildings were modern, electrically lighted,and were suitable for hospital purposes. La Boule is a seaside summer resortand the climate, except during November and December, is delightful; thehospital was used principally as a convalescent home and received patientsfrom base and camp hospitals in base section No. 1. After January 2, 1919,Camp Hospital No. 91 functioned as a centralization point for the ArmyNurse Corps under orders to return to the United States. It ceased to receivepatients on February 20, 1919, and was officially closed April 30, 1919.The personnel were reassigned to other stations for further duty.
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 92u
Camp Hospital No. 92 came into existence October 26, 1918, when thedesignation of Convalescent Hospital No. 3, at Quiberon, Department Morbihan, base section No. 1, was changed to CampHospital No. 92. It occupied 11 summer hotels, with a capacity of 990 beds. Patients received by this hospitalwere largely convalescent wounded and gassed cases. The institution functionedas a camp hospital until November 18, 1918, on which date its designationwas again changed to that of Base Hospital No. 236.
rThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 85, A. E. F.," Montoir, by the commanding officer of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
sThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 87, A. E. F.," Cour Cheverny, by Maj. A. H. Dunn, M. C., while on duty as a member of the staff of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
tThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 91, A. E. F.," La Boule by the commanding officer of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
uThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 92, A. E. F.," Quiberon, by the commanding officer of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
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CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 93v
Camp Hospital No. 93 was organized October 29, 1918, at Clamecy, DepartmentNievre, intermediate section, for the care of patients from the Third ArmyCorps schools. When first established the hospital was located in threeFrench houses of a total bed capacity of 250. In December, 1918, the Frenchevacuated their Hospital Temporaire No. 3, located in the school for girls,and this building with two barracks in the rear were obtained for CampHospital No. 93. The school building, though well equipped, was in a badstate of repair and required considerable renovating before it could satisfactorilybe used. During its existence 1,359 surgical and medical cases were admitted.The hospital ceased operating April 15, 1919, and was replaced by the infirmary,Third Army Corps. The personnel returned to the United States by way ofBrest, sailing on the President Grant May 28, 1919, and were demobilizedat Camp Devens, Mass.
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 94w
Camp Hospital No. 94 was established in November, 1918, at Aytre, DepartmentCharent Inferieure, base section No. 7, its personnel coming from CampHospitals Nos. 88 and 69. It was located in a 2-story wooden barrack, 65-bedcapacity, constructed by the 35th United States Engineers, which organizationit served. This hospital treated only slightly sick, all cases requiringspecial attention being transferred to Camp Hospital No. 39, at La Rochelle.Patients were admitted first on December 21, 1918. Two hundred and fourwere received. From March 8, 1919, to its closing on April 9, 1919, itwas used as a venereal disease hospital. Upon its closing, the personnelwere reassigned to other stations for further duty.
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 95x
Camp Hospital No. 95 was organized in November, 1918, at Verneuil, DepartmentNievre, intermediate section, and served the Verneuil area. At the beginningit occupied 3 barracks of about 80-bed capacity; in January, 1919, it movedinto a new plant consisting of 7 barracks of 108-bed capacity. The facilitiesat first were very limited, so medical cases only were kept in the hospital,all surgical cases being transferred to the hospital center at Mars, adistance of about 18 miles. The hospital ceased operating on June 10, 1919;its personnel sailed from St. Nazaire June 27, 1919, on the Kentuckian,and were demobilized at Camp Upton, N. Y., July 13, 1919.
vThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 93, A. E. F.," Clamecy, by Maj. Joseph H. Sayer, M. C., while on duty as a member of the staff of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
wThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 94, A. E. F.," Aytre, by Capt. Hugh B. Sprague, M. C., while on duty as a member of the staff of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
xThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 95, A. E. F.," Verneuil, by the commanding officer of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
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CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 96y
Camp Hospital No. 96 was organized November 4, 1918, at Angers, DepartmentMaine et Loire, base section No. 1, its personnel coming from Camp HospitalNo. 86. It occupied the Ecole Normale, a three-story school building ofmasonry construction, well adapted for hospital purposes and capable ofaccommodating 250 to 300 beds. It did not have any surgical or specialservice facilities, all cases requiring these being transferred to BaseHospital No. 27, also stationed at Angers. The hospital was establishedto serve troops in the district of Angers, but with the cessation of hostilitiesthe necessity for this hospital ceased and on January 12, 1919, it wasabandoned, and the personnel reassigned to other stations for duty. Duringthe period of its operation it cared for 457 medical cases.
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 97z
Camp Hospital No. 97 was organized in October, 1918, at St. Dizier,Department Haute Marne, advance section, and was the outgrowth of the Americanregulating station infirmary at St. Dizier. It was established in severalwooden barracks of 106-bed capacity and served the local troops and casualspassing through the regulating station. Patients were received first onNovember 15, 1918. The hospital ceased to function May 8, 1919; its personnelsailed from St. Nazaire on June 16, 1919, on the Santa Paula, andwere demobilized at Camp Upton, N. Y., July 6, 1919.
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 100a
Camp Hospital No. 100 was organized in November, 1918, at Belfort, inthe advance section, and was operated by Evacuation Hospital No. 28. It was located in a group of buildings,the Caserne Rathenaus de Belfort, formerly used by a French artillery regiment. The group included 30 large buildings, constructedof reinforced concrete, with tile floors, electric lights, modern plumbing,and steam heat, and accommodated 2,000 patients. The group covered about12 acres and was surrounded by a high stone wall. This hospital was locatedclose to the Alsace border and received and cared for ex-prisoners of war,both American and British, picking them up at rail ends and transportingthem by trucks and ambulances to the hospital. The majority of patientswere medical cases; of these 955 were received, including 521 ex-Britishprisoners. The hospital ceased to operate January 2, 1919, and EvacuationHospital No. 28 proceeded with all its property to Nantes for duty.
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 101b
Camp Hospital No. 101 was established in December, 1918, at Auvours,about 8 miles from Le Mans, Department Sarthe, intermediate section, and
yThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 96, A. E. F.," Angers, by Maj. W. E. Stewart, M. C., while on duty as a member of the staff of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
zThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 97, A. E. F," St. Dizier, by Maj. E. L. Martindale, M. C., while on duty as a member of the staff of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
aThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 100, A. E. F.," Belfort, by the commanding officer of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
bThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 101, A. E. F.," Auvours, by Maj. Louis J. C. Bailey, M. C., while on duty as a member of the staff of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
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served the 2d Depot Division. The plant consisted of a number of woodenbarracks and tents and was of 1,100-bed capacity. It was operated by thepersonnel of Evacuation Hospital No. 11. The hospital, with the exceptionof pneumonia and influenza cases, cared for medical cases of a more orless minor degree. No surgical work was undertaken, all surgical casesand cases requiring special care were transferred to Camp Hospital No.52, at Le Mans. The largest daily admission was 138 cases; 526 was thegreatest number of patients in hospital at any one time. The hospital ceasedto operate in June, 1919; its personnel returned to the United States,sailing from St. Nazaire June 29, 1919, on the Susquehanna and weredemobilized at Camp Dix, N. J., July 17, 1919.
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 102c
Camp Hospital No. 102 was established on December 18, 1918, at Virelade,Department Gironde, base section No. 2, its personnel coming from the American Expeditionary Forces at large. Itwas located in the Château Virelade, an unoccupied; large château about 25 miles southeast of Bordeaux, and servedthe La Brede billeting area, which was occupied successively by the 34th, 40th, 82d, and 78th Divisions. Patients wereadmitted first on December 18, 1918, and up to April 30, 1919. The hospitalreceived a total of 802 surgical and medical cases. Camp Hospital No. 102ceased to operate May 16, 1919; its personnel returned to the United States,sailing from Bordeaux on the Iowan June 10, 1919.
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 103d
Camp Hospital No. 103 was established January 14, 1919, at the embarkationcamp at Pauillac, Department Gironde, base section No. 2, in a small hospital formerly used by the United StatesNavy. It consisted of five small stone buildings, each having a capacity of about 49 patients. In addition to the permanentbuildings, several wooden barracks were erected, bringing the total capacity of the hospital up to 471 beds. Duringits existence the hospital cared for 2,153 patients, the majority of whom were medical cases. It ceased to operate May 31, 1919,and its personnel returned to the United States.
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 104e
Camp Hospital No. 104 was established on February 5, 1919, at Lussac,Department Gironde, base section No. 2, its personnel coming from the American Expeditionary Forces, at large.It was located in the Château Terrien, a partially occupied château about one-half mile north of the village ofLussac. The building contained 30 rooms, 2 inside flush-type toilets, with drains leading into cesspools; a large tank on the thirdfloor, with plumbing in fairly good condition, furnished the château with water. Camp Hospital No. 104 was
cThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 102, A. E. F.," Virelade, by Capt. Francis P. Richards, M. C., while on duty as a member of the staff of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
dThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 103, A. E. F.," Pauillac, by Lieut. Col. M. A. Dailey, M. C., while on duty as a member of the staff of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
eThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 104, A. E. F.," Lussac, by the commanding officer of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
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established to care for the sick and injured of the Libourne billetingarea, occupied by troops awaiting transportation to the United States. The area covered about 16 square miles and the sickwere collected by two ambulances making regular morning rounds to infirmaries in the towns of the area. Patients werereceived first on February 20, 1919, and the hospital functioned until May 2, 1919, on which date all patients were transferredto Bordeaux. The personnel returned to the United States, sailing from Bordeaux on June 10, 1919.
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 105f
Camp Hospital No. 105, was established February 6, 1919, at Salleboeuf,Department Gironde, base section No. 2, to serve the eastern Bordeaux trainingarea, then occupied by troops awaiting transportation to the United States.It was located in the Château St. Regis, and with the addition ofseveral tents had a capacity of 200 beds. Patients were admitted firston February 11, 1919, and the hospital functioned until April 30, 1919,when all remaining patients were transferred to Base Hospital No. 208 atBordeaux.
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 106g
Camp Hospital No. 106 was established February 4, 1919, at Blaye, DepartmentGironde, base section No. 2, to serve troops in the Bordeaux area. The contiguous area was not occupied andthe hospital was closed on May 3, 1919. During its existence only 14 patients were admitted.
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 107h
Camp Hospital No. 107 came into existence March 1, 1919, when Base HospitalNo. 77 at Beaune, Department Côte d 'Or, advance section, was designatedCamp Hospital No. 107. It was established in the buildings of Base HospitalNo. 77 and served the American Expeditionary Force University at Beaune.When taken over, it contained 635 patients. Its capacity was 1,000 whichlater was reduced to 300. During its existence 813 medical and 394 surgicalcases were admitted. The hospital ceased to operate in June, 1919; itspersonnel returned to the United States, sailing from Brest, June 27, 1919,on the Manitou, and were demobilized at Camp Upton, N. Y., July9, 1919.
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 108i
Camp Hospital No. 108 was organized March 1, 1919, at Allerey, DepartmentSaone et Loire, intermediate section, for the purpose of serving the farm school subpost, American ExpeditionaryForce University, Allerey. It was organized from the personnel of Base Hospital No. 97 and took over the
fThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 105, A. E. F.," Salleboeuf, by Maj. F. H. Hurst, M. C., while on duty as a member of the staff of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
gThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 106, A. E. F.," Blaye, by Maj. John S. Sweeney, M. C., while on duty as a member of the staff of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
hThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 107, A. E. F.," Beaune, by the commanding officer of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
iThe statements of fact herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 108, A. E. F.," Allerey, by Maj. Thomas W. Grayson, M. C., while on duty as a member of the staff of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
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patients and plant of the latter unit. During its two months of operationit admitted 1,306 surgical and medical cases. The hospital ceased to operate May 28, 1919, and its personnel returnedto the United States on the Leviathan, sailing from Brest June 29,1919. Demobilization of the unit took place July 12, 1919, at Camp Bowie,Tex.
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 109j
Camp Hospital No. 109 was established February 27, 1919, at Camp Montierchaum,Department Indre, intermediate section, to serve troops in that camp and vicinity. It operated ina group of several barrack-type buildings of 450-bed capacity, and was built on a low flat piece of land directly to thenorthwest of Camp Montierchaum. For convenience of construction of buildings and general appearance this site was excellent,but the problem of drainage was very difficult. All classes of patients were admitted and cared for. The hospital ceasedto operate as a camp hospital on June 12, 1919, on which date its designation was changed to camp infirmary, Camp Montierchaum.The larger portion of the officers and enlisted men were transferred toother organizations for duty, and a skeletonized Camp Hospital No. 109,consisting of 1 officer and 4 enlisted men, was returned to the UnitedStates, sailing on the Madowiska, June 28, 1919, from St. Nazaire,and was demobilized at Camp Jackson, S. C., on July 12, 1919.
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 110k
Camp Hospital No. 110 was established in February, 1919, at La Suze,Department Sarthe, intermediate section, for the care of troops in theLe Mans embarkation center. It was operated by Field Hospital No. 122 andSanitary Train 106. The hospital occupied 15 wooden barracks and had a normal bed capacityof 350. The site on which the hospital was located was low and drainagewas difficult. Because the water supply was unsatisfactory a motorizedfiltering and treating plant was installed. The hospital ceased to function June 10, 1919; its personnelsailed for the United States from St. Nazaire June 24, 1919, on the Pocahontas, and were demobilized at Camp Gordon,Ga., July 8, 1919.
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 111l
Camp Hospital No. 111 came into existence March 1, 1919, when the personnelof Field Hospital No. 123 was transferred to Solesmes, Department Sarthe, intermediate section, to take overthe care of 200 of our patients in the French Hôspital Temporaire No. 38, at that place. Camp Hospital No. 111 occupied fourfloors in the abbey of the Benedictines at Solesmes. The
jThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 109, A. E. F.," Camp Montierchaum, by Maj. Wayne H. Crum, M. C., while on duty as a member of the staff of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
kThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 110, A. E. F.," La Suze, by Maj. George A. O'Connell, M. C., while on duty as a member of the staff of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
lThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 111, A. E. F.," Solesmes, by Maj. Cornelius F. Holton, M. C., while on duty as a member of the staff of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
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portion of the building taken over was modern and excellently suitedto hospital purposes. The floors were divided into rooms, each room largeenough to accommodate five patients. The entire building was well lightedby electricity; heat was furnished by a central heating plant and distributedin all rooms through radiators. The hospital cared for troops in the Sablearea, then occupied by the 77th Division; during its operation it caredfor 1,538 medical and surgical cases. It ceased to operate May 15, 1919;its personnel were returned to the United States and demobilized at CampUpton, N. Y., June 30, 1919.
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 118m
Camp Hospital No. 118 came into existence April 10, 1919, when the MedicalDepartment, United States Army, took over and operated what was until then United States Naval Base HospitalNo. 1 at Brest. Camp Hospital No. 118 functioned from April 10, 1919, toAugust 15, 1919, and during that time admitted 1,301 medical and 500 surgicalcases.
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 120n
Camp Hospital No. 120 was established in April, 1919, at Le Mans, DepartmentSarthe, intermediate section, and served the forwarding camp at that station. The personnel was taken from MobileHospital No. 3, when that organization was disbanded on April 4, 1919. The hospital was located in a type A, 500-bedunit, and when first authorized was intended for a base hospital. Admissionsto this hospital were very light, as practically all surgical and seriousmedical cases were transferred to Camp Hospital No. 52 at Le Mans. Thehospital was in active operation two months, and during that time it caredfor approximately 400 patients. It ceased to function June 11, 1919; itspersonnel sailed from St. Nazaire July 5, 1919, on the South Bendand were demobilized at Camp Gordon, Ga., July 22, 1919.
CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 121o
Camp Hospital No. 121 came into existence June 3, 1919, when AmericanRed Cross Hospital No. 3, at Paris, was taken over by the Army Medical Department, and designated Camp Hospital No.121. The buildings were situated in very attractive park grounds wherealso barracks had been erected to house the enlisted personnel. The capacityof the hospital was 200, but the number of patients in hospital never exceeded130. Approximately 18 per cent of the patients at all times were Americanwelfare workers and officers of the allied armies. Camp Hospital No. 121ceased to function December 8, 1919; the majority of its personnel wereassigned for duty with the Army of occupation, and the remainder returnedto the United States.
mThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 118, A. E. F.," Brest, by Capt. Otto C. Hirsch, M. C., while on duty as a member of the staff of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
nThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 120, A. E. F.," Le Mans, by Col. Henry C. Coe, M. C., while on duty as a member of the staff of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
oThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 121, A. E. F.," Paris, by Maj. L. O. Tarleton. M. C., while on duty as a member of the staff of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
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CAMP HOSPITAL NO. 122p
Camp Hospital No. 122 was established April 26, 1919, at Antwerp, Belgium,base section No. 9, to care for our troops in Belgium and Holland. With the exception of small infirmaries in Brusselsand Rotterdam, Camp Hospital No. 122 was our only hospital in base section No. 9. It was the last hospital to beestablished with the American Expeditionary Forces. It was located in a large five-story building that formerly had been a seamen'shome and was quite suitable for hospital purposes. It had almost unlimited capacity, but only 350 beds were set up, withsame number in reserve. Complete surgical equipment was also on hand. Thehospital functioned about 11 weeks, and during that time treated approximately250 surgical and medical cases. It ceased operating July 16, 1919; itspersonnel sailed from Brest, August 19, 1919, on the Troy, and were demobilized at Camp Devens, Mass., August 24, 1919.
pThe statements of fact appearing herein are based on the "History, Camp Hospital No. 122, A. E. F." Antwerp, Belgium, by Maj. William J. Jones, M. C., while on duty as a member of the staff of that hospital. The history is on file in the Historical Division, S. G. O., Washington, D. C.-Ed.
