US casualties in the war in Afghanistan: 800 dead and 4,139 wounded

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Of the American deaths, more than 600 have died in hostile action.

Some reports have put the number of U.S. deaths at 800, it should be noted that reported number is by four higher than the DoD's tally which is 796.

As of October 5, 2009, 4,139 American soldiers have been wounded in action in Afghanistan, with 2,500 not returning to duty.

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