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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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Mineral County native Jonah Edward Kelley earned the Medal of Honor for his service during this war.
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This future West Virginia governor was severely wounded when a bullet struck his face, forcing him to learn to talk again during a long hospital recovery.
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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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The Special Forces, or "Green Berets," in West Virginia were first activated in 1959 in what city?
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At the Battle of Point Pleasant, who was the overall leader of Virginia's forces?
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Who is typically credited as being the founder of the West Virginia National Guard?
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About how many West Virginians were killed in the Korean War
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Raleigh County's Basil Plumley served in all the following wars EXCEPT which one?
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