Wounded in action

Wounded in Action (WIA) is when military people have been wounded while fighting in a combat zone during wartime, but have not been killed. This often means that they are temporarily or permanently unable to fight.iCasualties: Iraq Coalition Casualty Count . See the middle of the page to see info on the types of wounded. Generally, the Wounded in Action are far more numerous than those killed.

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