KIA

Fallen in battle

KIA is a military acronym for "killed in action"—a service member who died in combat or from wounds received in combat.

The term appears in casualty reports and on memorials: Three soldiers were listed as KIA.

MIA (missing in action) and WIA (wounded in action) are related designations.

casualty

killed in action

Died during combat operations

fallenHaving dropped down
fatalityDeath from accident
deceasedNo longer living

combat death · war dead · body count · casualty report · notification · gold star · next of kin · dog tags · remains · repatriation

vehicle

Rio

Brazilian coastal city, shortened

TellurideColorado ski town
StingerPortable surface-to-air missile
SedonaArizona resort amid sandstone

sedan · crossover · SUV · hybrid · warranty · dealership · drivetrain · horsepower · infotainment · Hyundai

memorial

cenotaph

Tomb without a body

monumentStructure honoring someone remembered
tributeOffering of respect
remembranceAct of holding something in mind

commemoration · eternal flame · veterans · heroes · tomb · wreath · roll call · honor roll · dedication · reverence

Categories

Military AcronymsAWOL, MIA, POW, NCO, CO
Vietnam WarVietnam War, Vietnam, Tet Offensive, My Lai Massacre, Viet Cong
military slangFUBAR, hoorah, devil dog, SNAFU, GI
war recordsmilitary archives, service records, military maps, battle plans, casualty lists
militarysoldiers, army, troops, officers, navy
warfarebattle, combat, attack, war, armed conflict

Opposites

casualty status

Remained alive through hardship

alive · MIA · wounded in action · POW · unharmed

survival outcome

One still alive after

lived · returned · survived · came home · alive

Phrases

Kia MotorsKorean automobile corporation
kia oraMaori greeting phrase
Kia RioKorean entry-level automobile

Family

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