Town of Tunica Veterans Memorial

In honor of Veterans of all branches of the military: those who made the supreme sacrifice, those honorably discharged and those who continue to serve their country, this unique sculpture captures a poignant scene from the Vietnam War depicting the sacrifice, compassion and courage displayed by those who went in harm’s way. World War I 1917-1945 Total service members 4,734,991 battle deaths 53,402, other deaths (In Service) 63,114 non-mortal wounding 204,02 World War II 1941-1945 Total service members 16,112,566 battle deaths, 291,557 other deaths in service (non-theater), 113,842 non-mortal 671,846 Korean war 1950-1953 Total service members 5,720,000 battle deaths, 33,686, other deaths in service (theater and non-theater), 20,560 non-mortal wounding 103,284 Vietnam War 1964-1975 Total service members 9,200,000 deployed to Southeast Asia, 3,100,000 battle deaths 47,100, other deaths in service (theater and non-theater), 42,788 non-mortal sounding 153,303 Gulf War 1990-1991 Total service members 2,322,332 deployed to gulf, 1,136,658 battle deaths, 148 other deaths in service (theater and non-theater), 1149 non-mortal wounding 467