The 452nd Combat Support Hospital Distinctive Unit Insignia, better known as a DUI or a unit crest, was first approved for the 452nd General Hospital on 24 March 1970. It was redesignated for the 452nd Combat Support Hospital on 6 July 1994. A heraldic rose, suggested by the double rose seen on the royal badge of England, denotes the service performed in England by the unit in World War II. Below the rose is a red cross, a longtime heraldic image that symbolizes aid, and protection from disease. “Study Teach Heal” is the organization’s motto.
Although the 452nd Combat Support Hospital is not listed as a recipient of any military decorations in the U.S. Army Center of Military’s Unit Award Orders & Citations from The War on Terrorism, there is a listing for a Meritorious Unit Commendation awarded to the 452nd General Hospital for service between 27 July 2009 and 20 April 2010.
Distinctive Unit Insignias are worn by all Soldiers (except General Officers) in units that have been authorized to be issued the device. It is worn centered on the shoulder loops of the Army Green Service Uniform (AGSU) and the blue Army Service Uniform (ASU, Enlisted only) with the base of the insignia toward the outside shoulder seam. DUIs are not worn on the Dress variations of either uniform, however.
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As of Autumn 2023, the 452nd Combat Support Hospital is assigned to the 330th Medical Brigade, 807th Medical Command (Deployment Support), United States Army Reserve and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Two detachments from the Hospital are based at Fort Snelling, Minnesota and a third is stationed at Madison, Wisconsin.