WWII Healing Journey: USS Benevolence's Untold Story
The USS Benevolence wasn't built for war; it was built for healing. This hospital ship, a quiet beacon of hope amidst the Pacific's wartime chaos, played a crucial, often overlooked, role in the repatriation of American prisoners of war (POWs) returning from Japan. Their stories, and the ship's, deserve to be told. This article explores the arduous journeys of these broken men, the vital work of the Benevolence's crew, and the lasting impact of this unsung vessel on military medicine....