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Tag Archives: Military
Breathitt Boy Killed in Europe
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
Posted in Breathitt County, Jackson, Military, World War II
Tagged Breathitt County, Germany, Howard Family, Jackson, Jackson Cemetery, March 25, Military, Moore Family, War Department, World War II
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Billy Herbert Gibbs
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
Posted in Breathitt County, Korean War, Military
Tagged Breathitt County, Gibbs Family, Korea, Korean War, Military
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Three Months of Booms
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
Posted in Breathitt County, Jackson, Military, Unexplained
Tagged Booms, Breathitt County, City of Jackson, Jackson, Military, UFO, Unexplained
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The Militia Invades Jackson
There were so many troops at Jackson in 1903 that Governor Beckham decided it was cheaper to have summer drill here.
Learn about one of Jackson’s visits from the State Militia. Continue reading
Posted in Breathitt County, Feuds, Jackson, Murder
Tagged Breathitt County, Ewen, J. B. Marcum, Jackson, James H. Hargis, Milita, Military, State Guard
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Breathitt Memorial Preserved in 1940
A young woman from the FSA helped preserve a common mountain practice in 1940.
Her photographs documented the memorial service for Lacy Risner. Continue reading
Posted in Breathitt County, Military
Tagged Breathitt County, Marion Post Wolcott, Memorial Service, Military, World War I
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McRoberts’ Most Decorated Miner
A look at the life of Lloyd George Mullins, the most decorated miner from McRoberts, Kentucky. Continue reading
Posted in Military, Mining
Tagged Letcher County, McRoberts, Military, Mine, Miner, Mullins
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Crockettsville Man Served As Adjutant General
A look at the life of Adjutant General Jackson Morris from Crockettsville, Kentucky. Continue reading
Bookie on the Trail 