WWI

At the beginnng of the war West Virginia's two regimants of National Gaurd were called to duty.
58,053 West Virginians served.There were 759 West Virginians were killed in action.


                 

This is a purple heart it is given to wounded   soldier-                                       This is a medal of honor


War


Men Died


Men Served


Men Volunteered


Men Wounded


World war 2

 

4,691


233,985


66,716


11,777


Vietnam war

 

711


36,578


N/A


4,282

                                                                                                   

For more info on world war 2 visit this web site
.http://www.allabouthistory.org/world-war-2-facts.html

       For more info on the vietnam war visit this web site.

http://www.buzzle.com/articles/facts-of-the-vietnam-war.html


 

The West Virginia veterans memorial located  in Charleston was dedicated during 1995 Veterans Day celebration.