Tag Archives: Military

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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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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The Militia Invades Jackson

Posted on August 31, 2022 by sdbowling

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 →

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Breathitt Memorial Preserved in 1940

Posted on May 30, 2022 by sdbowling

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 →

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McRoberts’ Most Decorated Miner

Posted on February 2, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at the life of Lloyd George Mullins, the most decorated miner from McRoberts, Kentucky. Continue reading →

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Crockettsville Man Served As Adjutant General

Posted on February 1, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at the life of Adjutant General Jackson Morris from Crockettsville, Kentucky. Continue reading →

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