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∙ 13y agoU.S. Marines Killed in World War 2
Killed: 17376
Died of Wounds: 1682
Died as POW: 510
Source: US Navy. Bureau of Medicine and Surgery. History of the Medical Departmentof the United States Navy in World War II: The Statistics of Diseases and Injuries. vol.3. Washington: Government Printing Office, 1950. OCLC 04067096.
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∙ 13y agoI was unable to locate an exact figure for you of the total death toll of the US Marines in World War 2. My USMC husband said you should contact the people at the Nation Museum of World War 2. I have included a web link for you below so you can get your answer from them.
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∙ 14y agoNot sure but I know that alot of people enlisted in the Marine Corps after Pearl Harbor because alot of people were pissed off.
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∙ 10y agoUS Marine casualties in WW2 : 19,733 were killed with 67,207 wounded .
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∙ 9y agoThere were 24,511 US Marines killed in WW2 and there were 68,207 Marines who were wounded .
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Who was the Marine Corps' highest ace of World War 2 and what was his 'kill' total?
Joe Foss with 26 victories
What were the total estimated Allied casualties in World War 1?
The total allied casualties of world war two with civilians and military goes up to 39,963,700 compared to the axis casualties of 48,231,700.
How many Chief warrant officer 5 are there in the Marine corps?
normally right at 100 total CWO-5's in the Marine Corps.
What were the total number of casualties for Germany in World War 1?
1.1 million German casualties in WW1.
Who has the most awards in the marine corps?
The most decorated Marine in history is Lieutenant General Lewis Burwell "Chesty" Puller, who is renowned for his extraordinary heroism and leadership in the U.S. Marine Corps. He received a total of five Navy Crosses, the highest honor for valor in the Marine Corps. Puller's numerous other awards include the Silver Star, Legion of Merit, and the Purple Heart.
How meny us solders died in world war 2?
Official total for all military services is: Army: 230,000 Air Force: 88,000 Navy: 63,000 Marine Corps: 25,000 Coast Guard: 2,000 Merchant Marine: 10,000
Do Marine Corps forces exploit the Total Force concept employing combinations of active duty and reserve Marines to ensure that missions are effectively and efficiently executed?
Yes, the Marine Corps utilizes the Total Force concept by effectively and efficiently employing both active duty and reserve Marines to execute missions. This approach allows for the flexible use of personnel and resources, ensuring a well-rounded and capable force. The Total Force concept enhances the readiness and effectiveness of the Marine Corps in fulfilling its mission requirements.
What country has the highest total casualties during World War 2?
Russia had the highest total casualties in WW2, they claimed that over 20 million people died in Russia
How many total casualties did the Ottoman Empire have during World War 1?
6,969,696.9696969 ( . ) ( . )
What branch had the most people in world war 1 and world war 2?
In the United States, the US Army had by far the most people. Also, remember that during WW2, it was the US ARMY Air Force - that is, the Air Force was not a separate branch. In WW1, the US Army consisted of roughly 85% of the total US armed forces. In WW2, with the Pacific war taking up a considerable amount of resources, the Navy and Marine Corps were proportionately larger. The Navy was about 25% of the total strength, the Marine Corps 5%, the Coast Guard and Merchant Marine about another 10%, meaning that the US Army consumed roughly 60% of the total personnel.
How many casualties did the allied power have in World War 2?
Allied Military Casualties: 14,276,800 Allied Civilian Casualties: 25,686,900 Allied Total Casualties: 39,963,700
What is the regulation for the Marine Corps on how many KIA bracelets one can wear in uniform?
NONE, i know its total crap but we are not authorized 2 wear them at all.
