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MASH 8055 was the unit that MASH 4077 of the book, movie and television series was patterned after. It was the first Mobile Army Surgical Hospital to be activated in South Korea in July 1950. In 1952 it was re-designated at the 43rd Mobile Army Surgical Hospital and finally had a permanent at Camp Humphreys where it was deactivated in 1997.
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Was Spearchucker Jones from MASH a real person?
MASH was based on the actual 8055 MASH unit. There was said to be at least one black doctor in this unit during the Korean War
Who played Margaret in mash the movie?
Sally Kellerman played Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan in the Robert Altman movie MASH (1970). This character was played by Loretta Swit in the CBS television series M*A*S*H (1972-83). The role is modeled after two Korean War MASH 8055 head nurses: Hotlips Hammerly and Janie Hall.
What happened to Sophie on last episode of mash?
Colonel Potter left his horse Sophie with the children at the orphanage.
What happened in the final episode of mash?
Goodbye, Farewell and Amen chronicles the final days of the Korean War at the 4077 MASH, features a few story lines to show the war's effects on individual personnel of the unit and brings closure to the series.
What happened to the actor fro'sm the TV show MASH Gary Burgoff hand?
no cause is known for it, though it is presumed to be a birth defect known as a localized Dysmelia. -from wikipedia.
Who wrote the book about MASH 4077?
The story of MASH 4077 was set down in a book MASH: A Novel About Three Army Doctors by Richard Hooker, who was a doctor of the first Korean MASH 8055 (later the 43rd Surgical Hospital). The Robert Altman movie and CBS television series were enhanced by further memories of other folks assigned to the 8055 and other Korean MASH units.
Was Spearchucker Jones from MASH a real person?
MASH was based on the actual 8055 MASH unit. There was said to be at least one black doctor in this unit during the Korean War
Where was the real MASH 8055 Located at in Korea?
From July 1, 1951 for 15 months the 8055th MASH was located near Uijongbu and the Han River area.
What year was the movie mash released?
Robert Altman's movie MASH was released in 1970. It is a fictional account of the real MASH 8055 based in Korea. The book's author, Robert Hooker, was one of the MASH surgeons in 1950.
what does the word MASH mean in this war?
A MASH unit is a Mobile Army Surgical Hospital. It is a fully functional surgical hospital in a combat area. The first units were established in 1945, and MASH 8055, was the first unit (July 1950) during the Korean Conflict.
Was mash based on a true story?
The book MASH: A Novel About Three Army Doctors by Richard Hooker, produced a movie, television series and several TV spin offs. It is based loosely on experiences of doctors and nurses in the first Korean based MASH unit 8055 which later became the 43rd Surgical Hospital.
Is story Mash a fraud?
MASH, the book, movie and television series, is certainly not a fraud. They are based on real life (fictionalized) events of the first Korean MASH unit (July 1950). The book is written by Robert Hooker, and actual surgeon from MASH 8055. The story lines of the first several years of the CBS television series were taken from memories by actual former army personnel assigned to MASH units.
What is 8055 in word form?
8055 is eight thousand fifty-five.
Who played Margaret in mash the movie?
Sally Kellerman played Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan in the Robert Altman movie MASH (1970). This character was played by Loretta Swit in the CBS television series M*A*S*H (1972-83). The role is modeled after two Korean War MASH 8055 head nurses: Hotlips Hammerly and Janie Hall.
What year did Potter replace Blake on MASH?
That happened in 1975.
What happened to Jawbreaker in mash the movie?
What do you mean, what happened to him? He survived his "suicide attempt" if that's what you mean!
What is 3 per cent of 26.85?
.8055
