The American War Library says that out of the 2-3 million GIs who served in Vietnam between 1954 and 1975 (the total number is disputed), only around 610,000 are still alive. And according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, only 389,292 of the 16 million Americans who served in World War II remain with us.
Go here to read Paula's story about a Viet Nam veteran who was laid to rest in Ohio last week.
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