Category Archives: Military

William N. Wells

Posted on December 30, 2022 by sdbowling

William Wells was the last veteran of the Civil War to live in Perry County. He died in 1934. Continue reading →

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Billy Herbert Gibbs

Posted on December 26, 2022 by sdbowling

The day after Christmas, 1952, Billy Herbert Gibbs was killed in action in North Korea. The news came to his mother a few days later. Continue reading →

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Tough Men With Soft Hearts

Posted on December 24, 2022 by sdbowling

Brave and highly decorated servicemen from Breathitt County proved they had a soft heart each Christmas. Learn about “Operation Christmas” and its many forms. Continue reading →

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Christmas Without Ashford

Posted on December 22, 2022 by sdbowling

A fast-moving train emerged from a tunnel and killed a Breathitt County soldier in May 1917. Ashford Watts became our first casualty of World War I. Continue reading →

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Edward “Ned” Turner

Posted on December 10, 2022 by sdbowling

Edward “Ned” Turner served 19 days in the North Carolina militia and was one of a few who settled in Breathitt County and were veterans of the War of 1812. Continue reading →

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James O. Robertson

Posted on November 25, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at the life of James O. Robertson- Private in the Spanish-American War and World War I. Continue reading →

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Dillon Sizemore

Posted on November 17, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at the life of Dillon Sizemore, a Union and Confederate soldier. Continue reading →

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Samuel Gross

Posted on November 10, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at the life of Samuel Gross, Company B, 5th Kentucky Volunteer Infantry, CSA. Continue reading →

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Seburn Combs

Posted on November 4, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at the life of Seburn Combs, Company E, Three Forks Battalion, Kentucky State Troops. Continue reading →

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Three Months of Booms

Posted on November 2, 2022 by sdbowling

Loud booms shook the houses and ground in Breathitt County. Many saw the silver things in the sky and were concerned. Learn about Breathitt County’s three months of booms. Continue reading →

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