A vivid, document‑driven portrait of a World War I base hospital
This history surveys Base Hospital 32’s formation, daily life, and wide range of medical work during the war, with careful attention to people, places, and procedures. It presents the unit’s story through staff records, departmental functions, and the experiences of patients and nurses.
This edition frames the hospital’s life from its Indianapolis roots to its service in Contrexeville, France, and beyond. It highlights the Red Cross mission, key figures, and the collaborative effort that kept medical care moving through change, growth, and the challenges of war. The text is supplemented by illustrations drawn from photographs and a catalog of personnel and affiliations, offering a grounded view of a pivotal medical unit.
- How the hospital was organized, staffed, and equipped for wartime care
- The range of medical and surgical work across departments
- Insights into life for nurses, officers, and enlisted personnel
- Context through appendices, photographs, and acknowledgments of contributors
Ideal for readers of military history, medical history, or World War I era narratives who want a grounded, record‑based account.A History of Base Hospital 32: Including Unit R : Including Unit R