Great citation. Marines get crazy about their Corpsmen. That’s why.
U.S. Navy Enlisted Medical Personnel Killed in Action
American Civil War (1861-1865), 6
Spanish-American War (1898), 3
World War I (1917-1918), 20
Nicaragua (1932), 1
World War II (1941-1945), 1,170
Korean War (1950-1954), 108
Dominican Republic (1965), 1
Vietnam War (1962-1975), 638
Beirut, (1983), 15
First Gulf War (1990-1991), 0
Afghanistan (2001–present), 7
Iraq War (2003-present), 30
Total, 1,999
Decorations of Valor Awarded to Hospital Corpsmen
Medal of Honor, 22
Navy Cross, 174
Distinguished Service Cross (United States Army), 31
Silver Star, 946
Bronze Star, 1,582