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Maroon and white are the colors for the Army Medical Department and green is the color of the robe of the ancient physician. A cross is symbolic of aid and assistance and oak indicates strength and sturdiness.  The leaves connote trees and the demi-fleur-de-lis France; together they refer to the organization’s participation in the Meuse-Argonne campaign during World War I. The two crosses are used to refer to the unit’s World War II service in the European-African-Middle East Theater.
Maroon and white are the colors for the Army Medical Department and green is the color of the robe of the ancient physician. A cross is symbolic of aid and assistance and oak indicates strength and sturdiness.  The leaves connote trees and the demi-fleur-de-lis France; together they refer to the organization’s participation in the Meuse-Argonne campaign during World War I. The two crosses are used to refer to the unit’s World War II service in the European-African-Middle East Theater.


The Distinctive Unit Insignia was originally approved for the 344th General Hospital on 4 November 1971. It was redesignated effective 16 June 1997 for the 344th Combat Support Hospital.  
The Distinctive Unit Insignia was originally approved for the 344th General Hospital on 4 November 1971. It was redesignated effective 16 June 1997 for the 344th Combat Support Hospital.  


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