45th Portable Surgical Hospital

A silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/4 inches (3.18 cm) in height overall consisting of a black Chinthe astride a silver cross issuing from a Taeguk between two maroon fleams.

The Chinthe or Burmese griffin, taken from the seal of Burma, refers to the Hospital's service in that area during World War II.

The palm symbolizes long life and the oak leaves strength and bravery.

The main body of the 45th arrived at Vung Tau, Vietnam on 4 October 1966.

On 4 November 1966, the 45th's commanding officer, Major Gary P. Wratten, was killed during a mortar attack.