The number of local servicemen and women who died in World War II was significantly less than those in World War I, although WWII was more worldwide and overall a greater number in total were killed. Records show the following:
The First World War was a horrendous loss of life on both sides. Records show following details:
| Country | Population | Military Deaths | Civilian Deaths | Total Deaths | Deaths as % of population | Military wounded | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 47,760,000 | 382,700 | 67,100 | 449,800 | 0.94% | unknown | |
| Germany | 69,623,000 | 4,456,000 | 840,000 | 5,646,000 | 7.8% | unknown | |
| Overall total | 1,963,205,000 | 21,582,100 | 34,514,100 | 61,798,600 | 3.71% | unknown |
Internet source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_II
While in WWI the area had 70 casualties only 12 were lost in WWII.
The plaque to those who served during World War II in Curran Presbyterian Church.