Category Archives: Military

Breathitt Boy Killed in Europe

Posted on March 25, 2023 by sdbowling

The Jackson Times was filled with the sad announcements of fallen soldiers throughout World War II. John E. Howard was killed in 1945. This is his sad story. Continue reading →

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James Estep

Posted on March 24, 2023 by sdbowling

Soldier of the Week – James Estep- Company K, 14th Kentucky Cavalry, United States Army Continue reading →

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Abijah B. Eversole

Posted on February 23, 2023 by sdbowling

Abijah Eversole experienced much in his 92 years- a distinguished military career and he was a witness to the execution of “Bad” Tom Smith. Continue reading →

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John P. Muncy

Posted on February 8, 2023 by sdbowling

Soldier of the Week- John P. Muncy Continue reading →

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What To See On Hike Two – 2023

Posted on February 8, 2023 by sdbowling

A quick overview of the sites along the second section hike for the 2023 Sheltowee Trace Challenge- from the S-Tree Road Trailhead to the 49er Diner. Continue reading →

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The Death of James Cockrell

Posted on January 27, 2023 by sdbowling

James Cockrell is one of the numerous men who died because of their family connections or their own actions during Breathitt’s bloodiest days. Continue reading →

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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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