Yes. Using the 2.7 million and assuming one hundred thousand did two tours, I would use the six hundred thousand as the amount still living, due mainly to the delays in Agent Orange treatments and PTSD delays with the sucides from 1970 approx. I spent 3 separate tours in Vietnam. My government murdered me. I was in Vinh Long in 1965, Mekong delta area. Although my time had come, my death brought a realization that, I WOULD NOT ALLOW MYSELF TO DYE IN THAT JUNGLE. I discovered a conviction, antithesis to my beliefs, that it was not the North Vietnamese Army that sealed my fate, nor the soldier that touched off the RPG that distorted my body; I had the power from GOD to go to the next phase in my journey. I turned left into the open valley dirt road that lead to the OP, crossed the blue line (river or stream on a map) and raced through the dense, triple canopy jungle to the open valley floor. Heres a fact: Jeffery Lynn Scheller, USN, born July 31, 1954 was Killed In Action on October 1, 1972. Pop, POP POP. I was only there 9-months but others served multiple tours, so I tend to believe the 2.7 3.0 million is probably an accurate number. Seems there are a lot of phony ones out there trying to scam the system which takes away from the true Vietnam Vets. And a count of military that flew over Nam bombing etc. Change). . Thanks for your responses. i am not saying i was a hero, but i am saying that i did the job and i did not argue. It was also projected that, from here, 138,000 Vietnam veterans are expected to die each year. Apparently, its been agreed upon that 800,000 Vietnam veterans had passed away by the year 2000. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Why all this devisiveness. The total goes up every day. TRUE, yes more may have had a mortar or rocket land in the vicinity, or heard a sniper round shot, but the manpower rule is 1 out of 7 10 is an actual seek out and engage the enemy, tip of the spear veteran. We were sprayed every 2 weeks with Melithon (Insecticide) that was 96 percent pure. Even more telling is how many Vietnam combat veterans are still alive today? If field infantry personal awarded a CIB having engaged the enemy are a ten (10), what are the field artillery units at a fire base like FSB Gold in Operation Junction City. The military stopped the. More than 8 million people served in uniform during Vietnam and those who are alive are typically in their 60s and 70s. Believe it or not, I still have every pay voucher..and in 1967 Hazard Duty Pay was $65. Melathion was 96% pure. 2 tours I volunteered and my 3rd I re-enlisted. There are 500,000 Korean War veterans still living, but about 600 of those die every day, according to the Korean War Veterans Memorial Foundation. Just like ALL Vets who served DURING WWII are classified as WWll Vets regardless of where they served. Past history shows ALL Veterans of previous Wars were classified as Vets of those wars regardless of where they served. Great article! My brother was stationed in the Air Force in 1975 and flew missions over Vietnam. in any event, i went as soon as i was contacted by the draft board. This situation has been an issue for years longer than any of us has been around. Im sure that you all know that claiming to be a VFWar when you are not is a federal crime with severe legal penalties. I volunteered for 3 TDY tours 18 months total. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. earned their stripe. we got one daily the other one weekly. Nobody can bad-mouth Huey pilots and crews. It was an incredibly tumultuous time in US hi >, It poses more confusion about what constitutes a Vietnam Vet! Lots of people say they served in Nam, but dont remember their unit, where they were at in country or any buddies or officers names, since I served with D 2/1 196th LIB as a Combat Medic in 1968, I carried a company Roster and had to give each EM a malaria pill each day, I learned everyones name, dont remember them all after 53 yrs but go to reunion when I can. We grunts do hold chopper crews in the highest regard! The other number of significance is the number of Viet Nam veterans killed by Dow chemical. It takes military personnel to support the troops on ground or ships in war territory waters. Im 75 and served in South Vietnam (30 Dec 1967-68) A/504th MP Bn. Those who do not remember where in country they were, WHERE NOT THERE.. Or suffering from a complete mental memory disorder. How Many Vietnam War Veterans Are Still Alive? We need a better more definitive for VIETNAM Vet. However, he did not return to the United States until March 22, 1979. Born: 04/07/1937. Nov.62 I got off a PanAm flight at Tan Son Nhut with a US passport, wearing civilian clothes and colorful floral leis around my neck after a stop in Hawaii. According to the American War Library website, it was concluded by the Department of Defense that their best estimate is that between 2,709,918 and 3,173,845 GIs served in Vietnam and its surrounding waters between the years 1954 and 1975. Apparently, its been agreed upon that 800,000 Vietnam veterans had passed away by the year 2000. As I started to slowly stagger upright towards the opposite side of the road, trying with all my might to gain my balance, I went down hard. Separate war. And a number of Navy in ships, bombing communist. as we end our lives we should never forget that each served, in some way. How many Vietnam veterans are still missing? These numbers were not included since these service members were far removed from combat experience and did not spend any amount of time in harms way.. Agent Orange is impacting that timeline and those serving around the world were not affected by this wonderous life-robbing gift. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". The now call them Vietnam era veterans. The article states that The youngest Vietnam Veteran is aged in the late 60s today. An AK found its target in my thigh. Lol. Some where along the way after returning home & towards, if not after the end of involvement, the number Id heard/read was 5 million US military served. ARP. Non combat Vets served elsewhere. Im still here after all the BS of AO has really messed up my life with illnesses, surgeries ect since 1975, noting problems while I was in Vietnam in 69, and confirmed. When I opened my mouth and started talking about Nam, Id get this response, We dont talk about Nam .In my opinion we should tell everyone about our combat experience. Now Iv had five and 10 % works. Check out this post and see if you can figure this out. Navy ships were classified as Blue Water ships. I was drafted in Sep 1966, went to Vietnam Aug 67-Aug 68, and Im 75 until Oct. State-Level Veteran Suicide Data: 2020 Update Some, like myself did not serve a full 12month tour. Currently, it is estimated with data provided by the United States Census Bureau, that there about 100,000 Oregon Vietnam era veterans alive today. if you slept in the same bed more than 4 nights a week you were a REMF doesnt make you a abad guy but you are a remf. Certainly leaves some doubt about the numbers because why are we including the years from 1954 to when the actual American forces entered hostile missions? The 25th Infantry Division, in III Corps, issue two different Malaria Pills. It was only a short ride. eventually i commented that i had flown into dong ha on resupply missions , having become bored with my mates work on merchant ships that spent long weeks at da nang. How many Vietnam veterans are dying . He was a Private First Class who was killed in action in the Second World War. 3rd Brigade 4th ID attached to the 25th ID 111.40 & 112.40 later these became 11B.40 & 11C.40. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. we both served and i think that is what distinguishes us from draft dodgers or people that claimed bone spurs or kept getting deferments those are the people i despise. I give a silent prayer of thanks for all of you, every time I hear a chopper going by, even now. 610,000 figure is more accurate., NYT was referring to VN Era Veterans. I agree Vietnam vets are fewer. Im going with 2.9 and saying the person who wrote 9.2 has the seing disease whereas they see everything in reverse. Alice, my sister lost hers in Oct 2020 from throat cancer due to agent Orange. He never did ,Thank god ,because I ended up marrying a beautiful woman and we have the most precious and beautiful daughter. It works only in coordination with the primary cookie. This is a reasonable number but you get very different notions of the death rate when you compare 800,000 to 2.7 million versus 800,000 out of 9.2 million. Be content with your service, and leave it there. I will have to disagree with the CIB being the only combat veterans The Battle of Soui Tre 3-21-1967 at Fire Support Base Gold Operation Junction City, the 2/77 Artillery 18 105s and the 3/22 Infantry A & B Cos the enemy lost 881 KIA and UNK WIAs, we lost counting the landing in the 19th 55 KIA & 287 WIA, within an hours Westmorland and other Stars were there claiming this Victory (14 Stars on the battlefield) The Artillery are every bit combat veterans with the infantry and many other FSB battles as well I have a CIB and did 22 months in country late including TET. what i am saying is that there were all kinds of service, and if you think the definition is being in country and being shot at, then i qualify and so did my shipmates. None of us could have done our job without the support of troops around the globe. I have heard many stories (more in the past 30 years) of people claiming to be a combat veteran, maybe seeking some kind of hero status or valid excuse for why they are where they are. for most of it i listened but not wanting to interfere. I was with the 1st Inf Division from July 67 to June 68 and we received $15 overseas pay and $65 combat pay a month. How many Vietnam vets are still alive today? Christmas Night, Midnight, a guy in the next Bunker committed suicide. This is a reasonable number but you get very different notions of the death rate when you compare 800,000 to 2.7 million versus 800,000 out of 9.2 million. According to the American War Library, as of February 28, 2019, it is estimated that approximately 610,000 Americans who served in land forces during the Vietnam War or in air missions over Vietnam between 1954 and 1975 are still alive to this day. Systematically, a surveyor from the Plei Do Lim (PDL) flash Out Post (OP) had too physically exchanged the old for the new code-book and radio frequencies for the facility. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. It should be duly noted that these numbers do not include the 2500 to 3000 US Air Force troops stationed in Guam, Thailand, and other countries that were involved in the Vietnam War effort.
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