The Pittsburgh Press (October 26, 1944)
U.S. casualties reach 472,779
Washington (UP) –
Officially announced U.S. combat casualties in this war reached 472,779 today.
Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson said Army casualties through Oct. 14 totaled 403,074. As of today, Navy casualties, including the Marine Corps and Coast Guard, totaled 69,705.
The casualty figures include:
| Army | Navy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dead | 78,522 | 27,831 |
| Wounded | 220,529 | 27,857 |
| Missing | 51,009 | 9,537 |
| Prisoners | 53,014 | 4,480 |
| TOTAL | 403,074 | 69,705 |
Of the Army wounded, Mr. Stimson said 103,504 had been returned to duty.
He also reported that Army ground forces casualties in Italy to Oct. 16 totaled 91,063. Of these, 16,978 were killed, 62,184 wounded and 11,901 missing.