how many served in wwii
Average amount of time each U.S. military serviceman served overseas during World War II: 16 months. Estimated number of people serving in World War II worldwide: 1.9 billion. Estimated number of U.S. soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines killed in battle during World War II: 292,000. â¦ of U.S. troops who perished outside of battle during World War II: 114,000.