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Introduction

The Vietnam War was a deeply controversial conflict that lasted for over a decade and claimed the lives of tens of thousands of Americans. It was the first war to be extensively covered by the media, and images of the carnage and destruction on the front lines were broadcast into American homes on a nightly basis.

Between 1955 and 1975, a total of 58,220 American military personnel lost their lives in the Vietnam War. The vast majority of these casualties were young men, many of whom were drafted into service against their will. The war was fought in a hostile jungle environment, and the soldiers faced a range of deadly threats, including booby traps, snipers, and landmines. The conditions were often grueling, and many soldiers suffered from diseases like malaria and dysentery.

The impact of the war was felt throughout the United States, and every state in the country experienced casualties. California, with 5,575 casualties, had the highest number of deaths, followed by New York with 4,119 and Texas with 3,415. Pennsylvania had the fourth highest number of casualties in the Vietnam war, with 3,147 casualties, Ohio, ranked fifth, had 3,094 casualties, and Illinois, ranked sixth, had 2,936 casualties. Michigan had 2,657 casualties during the Vietnam War, followed by Florida, with 1,954 casualties, and North Carolina, with 1,613 casualties. Finally, Georgia had 1,581 casualties during the Vietnam War, making it the tenth state with the highest number of casualties during the Vietnam war.

It is important to note that these numbers do not include the many civilian casualties that occurred during the war, both in Vietnam and in other countries. Additionally, these numbers do not reflect the long-term effects that the war had on the health and well-being of veterans and their families.

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1California5,57517,0222,611531,254
2New York4,11931,2152,373234,646
3Texas3,41515,7641,779461,679
4Pennsylvania3,14726,5542,401268,632
5Ohio3,09416,8281,823247,608
6Illinois2,93618,6011,789199,747
7Michigan2,65712,8851,492201,285
8Florida1,9543,540577507,334
9North Carolina1,6137,109805223,229
10Georgia1,5815,701757202,654
11Indiana1,5348,131921130,705
12New Jersey1,48710,372836115,126
13Missouri1,4188,003944147,403
14Massachusetts1,33110,033866101,911
15Virginia1,3056,007882197,412
16Tennessee1,2956,528844155,261
17Alabama1,2085,114700114,232
18Wisconsin1,1617,038747117,606
19Minnesota1,0776,462725111,438
20Kentucky1,0566,80288694,424
21Washington1,0473,941488183,688
22Maryland1,0144,375531109,070
23Oklahoma9875,47462598,151
24South Carolina8953,423483133,143
25Louisiana8853,96461085,378
26Iowa8515,63352865,362
27West Virginia7334,86581449,325
28Oregon7102,835276105,563
29Mississippi6363,55542356,607
30Kansas6274,52642961,707
31Colorado6232,697305124,558
32Arizona6191,613247184,354
33Connecticut6124,34732657,467
34Arkansas5923,81446772,639
35Nebraska3962,97631839,928
36New Mexico3952,03220054,010
37Utah3611,45014141,690
38Maine3412,15624239,135
39Hawaii27668940733,087
40Montana2671,55313732,328
41District of Columbia2423,0291587,044
42New Hampshire2261,20313734,719
43Idaho2171,41913144,157
44Rhode Island2091,66914919,771
45North Dakota1991,62617715,435
46South Dakota1921,42616020,519
47Nevada1493493774,314
48Delaware1225794525,379
49Wyoming1196526016,862
50Vermont1008749413,653
51Alaska57911019,174

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Alabama had 1,208 casualties during the Vietnam War, including soldiers from all branches of the military. Many of the casualties from the state were members of the U.S. Army or U.S. Marine Corps, and several of them were awarded the Medal of Honor for their actions in combat.

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57

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Alaska had a total of 57 casualties during the Vietnam War.

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Arizona

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619

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247

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Arizona lost 619 soldiers during the Vietnam War, ranking it 32nd in terms of the number of casualties.

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Arkansas

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592

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467

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Arkansas lost 592 soldiers during the Vietnam War, ranking it 34th in terms of the number of casualties. Many soldiers from Arkansas were drafted and sent to fight in the war.

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California

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5,575

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2,611

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California had the highest number of Vietnam War casualties among all states, with 5,575 deaths. The state had the highest number of soldiers deployed to Vietnam, which contributed to the high number of casualties.

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Colorado

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623

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305

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With 623 casualties during the Vietnam War, Colorado ranks 31st in terms of the number of soldiers who died during the conflict.

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Connecticut

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612

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326

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Connecticut lost 612 soldiers during the Vietnam War, ranking it 33rd in terms of the number of casualties.

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Delaware

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122

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45

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Delaware had 122 Vietnam War casualties, with many of the casualties being from Wilmington and the surrounding areas. The Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Bear has a Vietnam War memorial honoring Delawareans who served and died in the war.

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District of Columbia

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242

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158

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The District of Columbia, which is the capital of the United States, had 242 Vietnam War casualties. Although the District of Columbia is not a state, it is still included in the list of casualties by state due to its status as a federal district. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial, also known as The Wall, is located in the District of Columbia and serves as a tribute to the U.S. service members who fought and died in the Vietnam War.

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Florida

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1,954

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577

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Florida had 1,954 casualties during the Vietnam War, making it the state with the eighth-highest number of deaths. The state had a large population and a significant number of people serving in the military during the conflict.

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Georgia

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1,581

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757

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Georgia had 1,581 casualties during the Vietnam War, making it the state with the tenth-highest number of deaths. The state had several military bases that contributed to the war effort, and many soldiers were deployed from Georgia.

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Hawaii

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276

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407

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Hawaii lost 276 soldiers during the Vietnam War, ranking it 39th in terms of the number of casualties. The state's strategic location in the Pacific made it an important base for military operations in the region.

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Idaho

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217

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131

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Idaho had 217 Vietnam War casualties, with many of the casualties being from rural communities in the state. The Idaho State Veterans Cemetery in Boise has a Vietnam War memorial honoring Idahoans who served and died in the war.

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Illinois

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2,936

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1,789

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Illinois had 2,936 casualties during the Vietnam War, making it the state with the sixth-highest number of deaths. The state had a large population and a significant number of people serving in the military during the conflict.

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Indiana

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1,534

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921

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Indiana had 1,534 casualties in the Vietnam War, making it the eleventh state with the highest number of deaths. Many of these casualties were from the U.S. Marine Corps, who had a significant presence in the state.

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Iowa

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851

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528

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Iowa lost 851 of its citizens in the Vietnam War. Many of the soldiers from Iowa served in the Army or the Marine Corps and were involved in a variety of missions throughout the war, including search and destroy operations and defensive actions.

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Kansas

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627

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429

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Kansas had 627 casualties in the Vietnam War. Many of the soldiers from Kansas served in the Army or the Marine Corps and were involved in a variety of missions throughout the war, including search and destroy operations and defensive actions.

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Kentucky

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1,056

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886

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Kentucky had 1,056 casualties in the Vietnam War. Many of the soldiers from Kentucky served in the Army or the Marine Corps and were involved in some of the deadliest battles of the war, including the Tet Offensive and the Battle of Khe Sanh.

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Louisiana

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885

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610

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Louisiana had 885 casualties in the Vietnam War. Many of the soldiers from Louisiana served in the Army or the Marine Corps and were involved in some of the bloodiest battles of the war, including the Battle of Hue and the Battle of Khe Sanh.

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Maine

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341

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242

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Maine lost 341 soldiers during the Vietnam War, ranking it 38th in terms of the number of casualties.

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Maryland

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1,014

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531

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Maryland lost 1,014 of its citizens in the Vietnam War. Many of the soldiers from Maryland served in the Marine Corps, and they were involved in some of the deadliest battles of the war, including the Battle of Huế and the Battle of Khe Sanh.

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Massachusetts

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1,331

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10,033

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866

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Massachusetts had 1,331 casualties during the Vietnam War, including soldiers from all branches of the military. The state played a significant role in the anti-war movement during the conflict, and many soldiers returning from the war were met with protests and hostility. Notable casualties from Massachusetts include Michael J. Perkins, a United States Marine Corps Lance Corporal who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the war.

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Michigan

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2,657

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12,885

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1,492

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Michigan had 2,657 casualties during the Vietnam War, making it the state with the seventh-highest number of deaths. The state had a significant number of people serving in the military, and many soldiers were deployed from military bases located in Michigan.

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Minnesota

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1,077

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725

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During the Vietnam War, Minnesota lost 1,077 of its citizens in the conflict. The majority of these soldiers were drafted, and over 80% of them were under the age of 25. Many of the soldiers from Minnesota were stationed in the central highlands of South Vietnam, where they faced some of the fiercest fighting of the war.

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Mississippi

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636

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423

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Mississippi lost 636 of its citizens in the Vietnam War. Many of the soldiers from Mississippi served in the Army or the Marine Corps and were involved in some of the deadliest battles of the war, including the Battle of Hue and the Battle of Khe Sanh.

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Missouri

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1,418

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944

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Missouri had 1,418 casualties during the Vietnam War, including soldiers, sailors, and airmen who died in action or from wounds sustained in combat. Many of the casualties from the state were members of the U.S. Army, which had a large presence in Missouri.

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Montana

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267

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137

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Montana lost 267 soldiers during the Vietnam War, ranking it 40th in terms of the number of casualties.

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Nebraska

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396

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318

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Nebraska lost 396 soldiers during the Vietnam War, ranking it 35th in terms of the number of casualties.

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Nevada

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149

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Nevada had 149 Vietnam War casualties, with many of the casualties being from the Las Vegas and Reno areas. The Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City has a Vietnam War memorial honoring Nevada's veterans who served and died in the war.

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226

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137

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New Hampshire had 226 Vietnam War casualties, with many of the casualties being from working-class families in small towns. The state has several memorials dedicated to those who served in the Vietnam War, including the Vietnam Veterans Memorial located in Merrimack and the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen.

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New Jersey

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1,487

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836

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New Jersey had 1,487 casualties during the Vietnam War, including both those killed in action and those who later died from wounds or other causes related to their service. One of the most notable casualties from the state was John Basilone, a United States Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Guadalcanal in World War II.

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New Mexico

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395

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200

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With 395 casualties, New Mexico ranks 36th in terms of the number of soldiers who died during the Vietnam War.

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New York

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4,119

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2,373

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New York had the second-highest number of casualties in the Vietnam War, with 4,119 deaths. The state had a large population and a significant number of people serving in the military during the conflict.

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North Carolina

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1,613

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805

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North Carolina had 1,613 casualties during the Vietnam War, making it the state with the ninth-highest number of deaths. The state had several military bases that contributed to the war effort, and many soldiers were deployed from North Carolina.

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199

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177

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North Dakota had 199 Vietnam War casualties, with many of the casualties being from small towns in the state. The North Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Mandan has a Vietnam War memorial honoring North Dakotans who served and died in the war.

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Ohio

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3,094

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1,823

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Ohio had 3,094 casualties during the Vietnam War, making it the state with the fifth-highest number of deaths. The state had a significant number of people serving in the military during the conflict, and many soldiers were deployed from military bases located in Ohio.

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987

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625

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Oklahoma had 987 casualties in the Vietnam War. Many of the soldiers from Oklahoma served in the Army or the Marine Corps and were involved in some of the most intense fighting of the war, including the Battle of Ia Drang and the Tet Offensive.

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Oregon

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710

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276

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Oregon had 710 casualties in the Vietnam War. Many of the soldiers from Oregon served in the Army or the Marine Corps and were involved in some of the most intense fighting of the war, including the Battle of Ia Drang and the Tet Offensive.

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Pennsylvania

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3,147

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26,554

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Pennsylvania had 3,147 casualties during the Vietnam War, making it the state with the fourth-highest number of deaths. The state had a significant number of people serving in the military, and many soldiers were deployed from military bases located in Pennsylvania.

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Rhode Island

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209

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149

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Rhode Island had 209 Vietnam War casualties. The state has several memorials dedicated to its Vietnam War veterans, including the Rhode Island Vietnam Veterans Memorial located in downtown Providence and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park in Coventry.

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895

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483

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During the Vietnam War, South Carolina lost 895 of its citizens. Many of the soldiers from South Carolina served in the Army or the Marine Corps and were involved in a variety of missions throughout the war, including search and destroy operations and defensive actions.

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192

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160

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South Dakota had 192 Vietnam War casualties, with many of the casualties being from rural areas of the state. The South Dakota Vietnam Veterans Memorial is located in Pierre and honors the state's Vietnam War veterans.

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Tennessee

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1,295

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844

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Tennessee had 1,295 casualties during the Vietnam War, including soldiers, sailors, and airmen who died in action or from wounds sustained in combat. Many of the casualties from the state were members of the U.S. Army or U.S. Marine Corps, which had a significant presence in Tennessee.

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Texas

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3,415

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15,764

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1,779

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Texas had 3,415 casualties during the Vietnam War, making it the state with the third-highest number of deaths. Many Texans served in the military during the conflict, and the state had several military bases that contributed to the war effort.

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Utah

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361

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#37

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#42

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141

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#43

Ranked in the US

#38

Utah lost 361 soldiers during the Vietnam War, ranking it 37th in terms of the number of casualties.

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Vermont

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100

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#50

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#46

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94

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#47

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Vermont had 100 Vietnam War casualties, with many of the casualties being from small towns and rural areas in the state. The Vermont Vietnam Veterans Memorial is located in Sharon and honors the state's Vietnam War veterans.

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Virginia

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1,305

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#15

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#17

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882

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#11

Ranked in the US

#11

Virginia had 1,305 casualties during the Vietnam War, including soldiers, sailors, and airmen who died in combat or from injuries sustained in the war. Virginia was home to several military bases, including the Marine Corps Base Quantico and the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, and many of the casualties from the state were members of the U.S. Marine Corps or U.S. Navy.

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Washington

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1,047

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#21

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#27

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488

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#26

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#13

The state of Washington had 1,047 casualties during the Vietnam War. Many of the soldiers from Washington served in the Army or the Marine Corps and were involved in a variety of operations throughout the war, including the search and destroy missions that characterized much of the conflict.

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West Virginia

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733

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#27

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#22

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814

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#15

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#36

During the Vietnam War, West Virginia lost 733 of its citizens. Many of the soldiers from West Virginia served in the Army or the Marine Corps and were involved in a variety of missions throughout the war, including search and destroy operations and defensive actions.

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Wisconsin

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1,161

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#18

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#13

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747

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#18

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Wisconsin had 1,161 casualties during the Vietnam War, including soldiers, sailors, and airmen who died in action or from wounds sustained in combat. Many of the casualties from the state were members of the U.S. Army or U.S. Marine Corps, and several of them were awarded the Medal of Honor for their actions in combat.

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Wyoming

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119

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#48

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#48

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#48

Wyoming had 119 Vietnam War casualties, with many of the casualties being from small towns in the state. The Wyoming Veterans Memorial Museum in Casper has a Vietnam War exhibit honoring the state's veterans who served and died in the war.

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FAQs

How many people died in the Vietnam war ?

According to the United States Department of Defense, the total number of United States military personnel who died during the Vietnam War was 58,220. This includes 47,434 Army soldiers, 6,140 Marines, 2,586 Air Force personnel, and 2,365 Navy personnel. In addition to these military casualties, it is estimated that between 1.4 and 3.8 million Vietnamese civilians and soldiers lost their lives during the war. The war also caused significant social and political upheaval in both the United States and Vietnam, leaving a lasting impact on both countries.

How many Americans died in Vietnam ?

The total number of United States military personnel who died during the Vietnam War was 58,220.

When did the Vietnam war start ?

The Vietnam War began on November 1, 1955.

When did the Vietnam war end ?

The Vietnam war lasted until April 30, 1975.

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