U.S. casualties reach 1,047,680
WASHINGTON (UP) – Total U.S. combat casualties reached 1,047,680 today, an increase of 10,743 over a week ago.
The total included 243,043 killed.
Army casualties compiled here now stand at 915,718 as compared with 131,962 for the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.
Of 567,674 Army wounded, 346,171 have returned to duty. Of 117,213 Army prisoners of war, 94,020 have been liberated.
The U.S. casualty table:
|
Army |
Navy |
TOTAL |
| Killed |
193,508 |
49,535 |
243,043 |
| Wounded |
567,674 |
66,763 |
634,437 |
| Missing |
37,323 |
11,502 |
48,825 |
| Prisoners |
117,213 |
4,162 |
121,375 |
| TOTAL |
915,718 |
131,962 |
1,047,680 |
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