\n Vietnam Vets: 9.7% of their generation.
\n 9,087,000 military personnel served on active duty during the Vietnam Era (Aug. 5, 1964-May 7, 1975).
\n 8,744,000 GIs were on active duty during the war (Aug 5, 1964 – March 28, 1973).
\n 3,403,100 (Including 514,300 offshore) personnel served in the Southeast Asia Theater (Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, flight crews based in Thailand, and sailors in adjacent South China Sea waters).
\n 2,594,000 personnel served within the borders of South Vietnam (Jan. 1, 1965 – March 28, 1973)
\n Another 50,000 men served in Vietnam between 1960 and 1964.
\n Of the 2.6 million, between 1 – 1.6 million (40 – 60%) either fought in combat, provided close support or were at least fairly regularly exposed to enemy attack.
\n 7,484 women (6,250 or 83.5% were nurses) served in Vietnam.
\n Peak troop strength in Vietnam: 543,482 (April 30, 1968)<\/p>\n
25% (648,500) of total forces in country were draftees. (66% of U.S. armed forces members were drafted during WWII.
\n Draftees accounted for 30.4% (17,725) of combat deaths in Vietnam.
\n Reservists killed: 5,977
\n National Guard: 6,140 served: 101 died.
\n Total draftees (1965 – 73): 1,728,344.
\n Actually served in Vietnam: 38%
\n Marine Corps Draft: 42,633.
\n Last man drafted: June 30, 1973.<\/p>\n
97% of Vietnam-era veterans were honorably discharged.
\n 91% of actual Vietnam War veterans and 90% of those who saw heavy combat are proud to have served their country.
\n 66% of Vietnam vets say they would serve again if called upon.
\n 87% of the public now holds Vietnam veterans in high esteem!!!!!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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