Memorial Day

Memorial Day pays tribute to U.S. service members who lost their lives in conflicts.

4,435

Number of American lives lost in the American Revolution.

2,260

Number of American lives lost in the War of 1812.

13,283

Number of American lives lost in the Mexican War.

498,332

Number of American lives lost in the Civil War.

2,446

Number of American lives lost in the Spanish-American War.

116,516

Number of American lives lost in World War I.

405,399

Number of American lives lost in World War II.

54,246

Number of American lives lost in Korean War.

90,220

Number of American lives lost in Vietnam War.

1,948

Number of American lives lost in Desert Shield/Desert Storm.

4,422

Number of American lives lost in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

66

Number of American lives lost in Operation New Dawn.

2,220

Number of American lives lost in Operation Enduring Freedom.

Source: U.S. Department of Defense