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What was the name of the former military school in Lewisburg?
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Benjamin Criswell was the only West Virginian to earn a Medal of Honor for this conflict.
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Monroe County native Andrew Rowan became famous for delivering an important message during this conflict.
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Soldiers in what war received bounty lands in present West Virginia for their military participation?
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How many battles occurred during Dunmore's War?
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The building of this fort marked the beginning settlement of Charleston.
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Pricketts Fort was located in what county?
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Revolutionary War General Adam Stephen is credited as the founder of this city.
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Which one of the following World War II Medal of Honor recipients did NOT receive his commendation for his actions in Germany?
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Who earned the last Medal of Honor awarded for World War II (based on the date of the action)?
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