KANSAS CITY, Kan. -- Members of the 77th Evacuation Hospital Unit who served in World War II reunited Friday at the University of Kansas Medical Center.

KMBC's Bev Chapman reported that they met to relive old times and to hear how their efforts affected one of their patients.

"I felt like I was jumping into hell," Col. John Von Der Brugge said.

Von Der Brugge's most vivid memory of the Battle of the Bulge is one sweet voice.

"Lieutenant, it's alright. We're going to take care of you," Von Der Brugge recalled.

Chapman reported the voice belonged to nurse Josephine Zeman Hinnenkamp.

Von Der Brugge, who was a 19-year-old paratrooper from Jefferson City, did not know the voice. He said he just knew he was badly hurt.

"I hope I could make them all feel comfortable. You know, that was our job to try and help them," Zeman Hinnenkamp said.

Chapman reported that there were 350 doctors and nurses, mostly from KU Med, who left Kansas City and went to war.

"We were shelled by large caliber. It hit the corner of the hospital," Dr. James McConchie said.

"We went to England and then to Africa," Zeman Hinnenkamp said.

No one in the 77th Evacuation Unit became a casualty, Chapman reported.

"We knew how to run," Lillian Holk said.

Chapman reported that members of the unit got out scrapbooks and shared memorabilia and war stories.

"I never knew what (Zeman Hinnenkamp) looked like. It was only a voice," Von Der Brugge said.

"They told me he remembered my name," Zeman Hinnenkamp said.

Zeman Hinnenkamp, who is now blind, could not see Von Der Brugge, who told her thanks and handed her sweet-smelling flowers, Chapman said.

"I was glad I was able to go. It was a privilege taking care of the boys," Zeman Hinnenkamp said.