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The plus sign indicates a person is missing or unaccounted for while a diamond indicates a confirmed death. The plus can easily be converted to a diamond if remains are discovered. It is not an indication of religious affiliation.

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Q: What does a plus mean on the Vietnam veterans wall?
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