Using data from The National Archives, it was revealed that enlistment figures for World War II varied widely across states, with some reflecting significant undercounts. With adjustments, enlistment figures from states range between 2,000 to 1.1 million. Notably, states with larger populations naturally contributed more troops, but smaller states made considerable contributions when considering per capita figures. The importance of military service during this period is underscored by the fact that over 19.5 million Americans served or were employed during the war, highlighting the enduring impact of military engagement in U.S. history.
The states that sent the most troops to fight in World War II were also those with large populations. However, adjusting for population reveals that some states made an outsized contribution.
According to the National Museum of World War II, more than 19.5 million American men and women either served in the US Armed Forces or worked as federal employees during World War II.
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