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Morgantown native Tom Bennett earned the Medal of Honor during Vietnam War despite this.
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Huntington native Justice Chambers earned the Medal of Honor for his actions during this World War II campaign.
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Darwin Kyle of Boone County earned the Medal of Honor for his sacrifice during this war.
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This Kanawha County native was the first Black military pilot from West Virginia and a member of the famous Tuskegee Airmen during World War II.
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During Dunmore's War, where did Virginia's Southern army first assemble?
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The largest battle of the French & Indian War fought in Virginia occurred here.
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During the Revolutionary War, this Wheeling fort was attacked in both 1777 and 1782.
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Pontiac's Rebellion occurred at the conclusion of this war.
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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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This soldier who once lived in Bluefield earned a Medal of Honor, a Distinguished Service Cross, and two Purple Hearts during World War II.
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