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When was the West Virginia Air National Guard formed?
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These two Marion County residents and future governors served during the brief Spanish-American War.
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Monroe County native Andrew Rowan became famous for delivering an important message during this conflict.
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This South Charleston Medal of Honor recipient had a hospital named after him.
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How many battles occurred during Dunmore's War?
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In what present-day West Virginia county did Indians ambush Capt. William Foreman and his company of troops in 1777?
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During the Revolutionary War, this Wheeling fort was attacked in both 1777 and 1782.
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Which of the following expeditions or conflicts was Patrick Gass of Brooke County NOT involved in?
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About how many West Virginians were killed in the Korean War
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During World War II, what Huntington native was fatally wounded while navigating his B-17 back to England and died 30 minutes later, earning the Medal of Honor?
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