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Montanans have historically served their country in higher numbers than most states. Our state has paid a dear price in earning its place in American military history. Below are statistics showing the numbers of Montanans listed as casualties for the major wars of the 20th & 21st centuries. A major secondary source for the history of Montanans in military service is Montana in the Wars, compiled by Chester K. Shore (American Legion and Auxilary of Montana, 1977). The several sources listed below may be examined for more detailed information about this subject, including lists of names of Montanans lost in World War II and the recent Iraq and Afganistan wars.
Killed in Action or Died of Wounds | 681 |
Died of Disease in War Zone | 253 |
Died of Disease and Other Causes, Out of War Zone | 618 |
Wounded | 2,469 |
Missing | 1 |
Source: Chester K. Shore, Montana in the Wars (American Legion and Auxilary of Montana, 1977), p. 69.
Killed in Action or Died of Wounds | 308 |
Missing | 9 |
Wounded | 415 |
Source: http://www.archives.gov/research/arc/ww2/navy-casualties/montana.html, checked 11/13/2009.
Killed in Action or Died of Wounds | 926 |
Missing | 11 |
Non-Battle Deaths | 493 |
Findings of Death | 123 |
Source: http://www.archives.gov/research/arc/ww2/army-casualties/montana.html, checked 11/13/2009.
Killed in Action |
350 |
Source: Chester K. Shore, Montana in the Wars (American Legion and Auxilary of Montana, 1977), p. 164.
Killed in Action | 259 |
Source: Chester K. Shore, Montana in the Wars (American Legion and Auxilary of Montana, 1977), p. 174.
Figures not yet found for Montana casualties of this conflict.
Fatalities | 10 |
Wounded | 50 |
Source: http://icasualties.org/OEF/USCasualtiesByState.aspx, checked 4/4/2013.
This data is for informational purposes only and all sources must be evaluated by the reader as to accuracy.
Fatalities | 28 |
Wounded | 213 |
Source: http://www.icasualties.org/Iraq/USCasualtiesByState.aspx, checked 4/4/2013.
This data is for informational purposes only and all sources must be evaluated by the reader as to accuracy.
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