It must be noted that Blankets, White or Olive Drab, Rubber, and Blanket Sets are listed under different classifications:Ĭlass 7 – Items in the 71500-71800 range: Hospital Linen and BeddingĬlass 8 – Items in the 80000-89990 range: Veterinary Equipment and SuppliesĬlass 9 – Items in the 91000-99990 range: Field Equipment and Supplies The article uses as basic references Medical Department Supply Catalogs issued by the War Department.
The object of this small article is to present the different types of Blankets and Blanket Sets in use with the Medical Department in WW2. For extensive field use, Blankets Sets, Small and Large were provided on a wide scale. Two major types were in use White Wool Blankets, for Zone of Interior and Hospitals installed in the rear, and Olive Drab Wool Blankets for multiple use in the field. Apart from wool material, it also developed a rubber version. The United States Medical Department, always used blankets in the past, and continued to do so during the Great War and in World War 2. These covers were extensively used by the Medical Department to protect patients against any possible discomfort, maintain their body warmth, and sometimes even helped prevent shock.
They are manufactured from organic material and are used to protect, save warmth, suppress discomfort, and preserve body temperature. Blankets are oblong pieces of woven fabric (usually wool) used as a bed covering.
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