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The American Legion's Department of West Virginia was established to honor members of the armed forces following this war.
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This Fairmont native flew 161 combat missions in World War II before becoming a pioneer in flying rocket planes.
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The Grand Army of the Republic was a fraternal organization established after this war.
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What famous World War II encounter did Ken Hechler write a popular book about?
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The 201st Field Artillery (West Virginia Army National Guard) traces its founding to what year?
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Where did Aaron Burr meet to plan a military expedition into the Southwest?
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How many women from West Virginia have received the Medal of Honor?
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What future Civil War leader led a small force of Marines in capturing John Brown at Harpers Ferry?
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Who designed the West Virginia Veterans Memorial at the state capitol in Charleston?
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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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