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Mineral County native Jonah Edward Kelley earned the Medal of Honor for his service during this war.
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This town is home to the first memorial building in the country erected to honor Black World War I veterans.
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The 150th West Virginia National Guard infantry regiment spent much of World War II guarding this.
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In what year did Chuck Yeager become the first person to fly faster than the speed of sound?
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Matthew Arbuckle was a guide and chief scout on what military expedition?
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Soldiers in what war received bounty lands in present West Virginia for their military participation?
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The barracks of this French & Indian War-era fort are still standing in Mineral County.
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This Jefferson County resident was third in command of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War before being court martialed after the Battle of Monmouth.
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About how many West Virginians served in the military during World War I?
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Harrison County native Hershel "Woody" Williams earned the Medal of Honor during World War II at what battle?
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