Vietnam War Facts

While many aspects about the Vietnam War are debatable, the facts and figures of the war have a voice of their own and are indisputable.

On these pages we list some of the commonly accepted facts about the Vietnam War.

• Five men killed in Vietnam were only 16 years old.

• The oldest man killed was 62 years old.

• 11,465 KIAs were less than 20 years old.

• Vietnam Veterans represent 9.7% of their generation

• 8,744,000 GIs were on active duty during the war (Aug. 5, 1964 – March 28, 1973)

• 2,594,000 personnel served within the borders of South Vietnam (Jan. 1, 1965 – March 28, 1973)

• Another 50,000 men served in Vietnam between 1960 and 1964

• 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.

• Peak troop strength in Vietnam: 543,482 (April 30, 1969)

• Total draftees (1965-1973): 1,728,344

• Draftees accounted for 30.4% (17,725) of combat deaths in Vietnam

• National Guard: 6,140 served; 101 died

• Last man drafted: June 30, 1973

• 97% of Vietnam veterans were honorably discharged

• 91% of actual Vietnam War era veterans and 90% of those who saw heavy combat are proud to have served their country

• 66% of Vietnam veterans say they would serve again if called upon

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