Summary - 1971
The US military strength continues to
decline and stands at 159,000 by year's end. Accordingly, the number of
American KIA decline
from 4,204 in 1970 to 1,386 in 1971. The 24th Evac continues
to treat large numbers of patients, but by late in 1971 has added drug and
alcohol rehabilitation to its mission. With the closing of other
hospitals in the area, the 24th begins treating more ARVN and
Communist casualties.
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24th Evac from the air sometime in 1971
Compare to 1966
and 1968
and 1969. |