FORT CARSON, Colo. — Daniel Roberts, museum specialist, 4th Infantry Division Museum, accepts the 109th Evacuation Hospital plaque from Dr. James Van Keuren, son-in-law of Sgt. Allan Dean Bair, who served with the 109th. The 4th Infantry Division Museum hosted a plaque dedication ceremony July 19, 2024, for the 109th Evacuation Hospital for its efforts during the activation of Camp Carson and in World War II. The 109th was activated June 21, 1943, at then Camp Carson, Colorado. From D-Day to VE-Day the 109th treated a total of 25,267 patients with a death rate of less than 1%. The plaque resides in the 4th Infantry Division Museum located near Gate 1 Visitor Control Center, on display to honor those who served in the 109th.
| Date Taken: | 07.19.2024 |
| Date Posted: | 07.25.2024 11:36 |
| Photo ID: | 8549665 |
| VIRIN: | 071924-A-PL044-1032 |
| Resolution: | 5260x3346 |
| Size: | 1.37 MB |
| Location: | FORT CARSON, COLORADO, US |
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