How many women soldiers died in the Viet nam War for the U.S.?

So, the majority of people who died in Viet Nam died in the first couple of weeks there who were 18 year old boys who didn't know anything usually except maybe cars and dating and a few other things. They were slaughtered quickly over there. 

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Eight U.S. military women died in the Vietnam War, all of whom were nurses, and their names are inscribed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial

. The majority of the 5,000 women who served in Vietnam were nurses, who worked in dangerous conditions. One of the eight, 1st Lt. Sharon Ann Lane, was the only one killed by enemy rocket fire, while the others died in aircraft crashes or from other causes. 

• Total military deaths: 8
• Primary role: The eight women were nurses.
• Causes of death: The women died in a variety of ways, including a helicopter crash and a rocket attack on a hospital.
• One victim: 1st Lt. Sharon Ann Lane is the only nurse who was killed by enemy fire.
• Other casualties: In addition to the eight military women, 59 civilian women also died during the conflict. 

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• The American Military Women Who Lost Their Lives in Vietnam | TIME

  May 26, 2021 — According to the Vietnam Women's Memorial, eight American women service members died in the Vietnam War: * **Second Li...

  

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