| Vietnam War Casualty Statistics | |
| Total number of U.S. soldiers / personnel deployed to South Vietnam | 2,594,000 |
| Total number of U.S. casualties in the Vietnam War | 58,220 |
| Total number of U.S. soldiers wounded in the Vietnam War | 303,644 |
| Total military casualties from both sides | 1.475 million |
| Total wounded from both sides | 2.094 million |
| Total civilian casualties from both sides | 4 million |
| Age of the oldest man killed during the Vietnam War | 62 |
| Total number of KIA’s soldiers who were less than 20 years old | 11,465 |
| Vietnam Soldier Casualties by Race | |
| Percent of casualties who were caucasian | 86 % |
| Percent of casualties who were black | 12.5 % |
| Percent of casualties who were other races | 1.2 % |
| Vietnam War Veteran Statistics | |
| Percentage of Vietnam Vets who say their glad they served | 91 % |
| Percent of Vietnam Vets who said they’d serve again knowing the outcome | 74 % |
| Percent of Vietnam Veterans who’ve been jailed for crimes | 0.5 % |
| Percent of Vietnam Veterans who were discharged under honorable conditions | 97 % |
| Percent of Vietnam Vets who made a successful transition to civilian life | 85 % |
| Percent more income made by Vietnam Vets than non-veterans | 18 % |
| Percent of Vietnam veterans who voluntarily signed up | 66 % |
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Statistic Sources & References
Source: Statistic Brain Research Institute (Online / Direct Response Mail)
Date research was conducted: September 5, 2016
Vietnam War Statistics
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