When the USA will lose its World War II veterans

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16 million Americans fought in World War II, but today their ranks are dwindling. The US men and women who are involved in this conflict are now in their late 80s or early 90s. US Department of Veterans Affairs reported that just under one million World War II veterans were still alive in 2015. With an average of 362 deaths per day, the sad and depressing question arises: when will the USA lose the last of its World War II veterans?

The Department of Veterans Affairs uses a deterministic actuarial projection model to estimate and project the veteran population through the year 2045. The results are illustrated in the infographic below, which shows how the number of living World War II veterans will steadily decline over the next three decades.

The last veteran is expected to pass away in 2044. That means time is quickly running out to hear their stories of war and honour their sacrifices. The last American veteran of the First World WarFrank Buckles, passed away in February 2011.

Infographic: When The U.S. Will Lose Its WWII Veterans | Statista

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