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The maroon disc with the blue wavy border represents the unit’s World War II service in the Rhineland and Central Europe campaigns. The wavy border also alludes to the Mississippi River. The color white symbolizes knowledge, life, and hope, and the gold rays represent the healing power of the sun. Maroon and white are colors used by the Army Medical Department. The cross is a symbol of aid and assistance, while the fleur-de-lis refers to Jackson, Mississippi, the home area of the organization. Jackson had its beginning as Le Fleur Bluff named after Louis Le Fleur, an early French trader. | The maroon disc with the blue wavy border represents the unit’s World War II service in the Rhineland and Central Europe campaigns. The wavy border also alludes to the Mississippi River. The color white symbolizes knowledge, life, and hope, and the gold rays represent the healing power of the sun. Maroon and white are colors used by the Army Medical Department. The cross is a symbol of aid and assistance, while the fleur-de-lis refers to Jackson, Mississippi, the home area of the organization. Jackson had its beginning as Le Fleur Bluff named after Louis Le Fleur, an early French trader. | ||
The Distinctive Unit Insignia was originally approved for the 134th Surgical Hospital on 7 July 1971. It was redesignated for the 134th Combat Support Hospital and amended to revise the symbolism on 11 July 1978. | The Distinctive Unit Insignia was originally approved for the 134th Surgical Hospital on 7 July 1971. It was redesignated for the 134th Combat Support Hospital and amended to revise the symbolism on 11 July 1978. | ||
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