World War II veterans: Proud to Serve
—From the United States Department of Veteran Affairs
16.1 million
The number of U.S. armed forces personnel who served in World War II between Dec. 1, 1941, and Dec. 31, 1946.
33 months
The average length of active-duty by U.S. military personnel during WWII.
73%
The proportion of U.S. military personnel who served abroad during WWII.
16 months
The average time U.S. personnel served overseas during WWII.
292,000
The number of U.S. soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines killed in battle in WWII.
114,000
The number of other deaths sustained by U.S. forces during WWII.
671,000
The number of U.S. troops wounded during WWII.
210,000
The estimated number of women in 2002 who were WWII veterans. These women comprised 4.4 percent of WWII vets.
22%
The proportion of all veterans in April 2000 who were WWII veterans.
76.7 years old
The median age of WWII veterans four years ago when the last census was conducted.
11.6%
The proportion of WWII veterans who were still employed in 2000.
