List of last surviving World War II veterans - Wikipedia
WEBThe people listed below are, or were, the last surviving members of notable groups of World War II veterans, as identified by reliable sources. About 70 million people fought in World War II between 1939 and 1945.
WWII Veteran Statistics - The National WWII Museum | New …
WEBThe men and women who fought and won this great conflict are now in their 90s or older; according to US Department of Veterans Affairs statistics, 119,550 of the 16.4 million Americans who served in World War II are alive as of 2023.
Hear the last living voices of WWII: soldiers, heroes, and victims
WEB75 years after the fighting stopped, remembrances from World War II survivors are as poignant as ever.
How Many World War 2 Veterans Are Still Alive? - History
WEBAccording to the US Department of Veterans Affairs, it is estimated that around 389,000 of the 16 million Americans who served in World War II were still alive in 2020. This means that less than 3% of the total number of World War II …
About 300,000 US World War II veterans are alive 75 years after V …
WEBMay 8, 2020 · WWII service members’ numbers have dwindled from around 939,000 in 2015. Most living veterans from the war are in their 90s, though some are considerably older. Of the 350,000 women who served in the U.S. Armed Forces during the war, about 14,500 are alive today.
The Last Voices of World War II - National Geographic
WEB75 years after the Nazis surrendered, all sides agree: War is hell. As veterans and survivors of World World II mark the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, they speak with one...
Historians gather stories of World War II from America's oldest vets
WEBNov 10, 2023 · Of the 16.1 million Americans who served in the global conflict, little more than 119,000 are still living as of this year, according to the National World War II Museum. An average of 131...
Why we’re sharing stories brought home from World War II
WEBMay 7, 2020 · Why it’s important to hear stories from WWII’s last living survivors. To mark the 75th anniversary of the war’s end, people who lived through it—a dwindling population—recount their ...
The oldest living American veteran of World War II dies at 112
WEBJan 6, 2022 · Lawrence Brooks, the oldest known living American veteran of World War II, died early Wednesday morning, according to the National World War II Museum. He was 112.
Veterans Day: 5 facts about surviving WWII veterans - USA TODAY
WEBNov 11, 2014 · Among the vets celebrated in 2014 are people who served in World War II. Here are some lesser-known stats about surviving WWII vets: 1. About 16 million Americans served during World...