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When was the West Virginia Air National Guard formed?
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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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During World War II, this Shepherdstown native oversaw the expansion of the Army Nurse Corps from 1,000 to 57,000 nurses.
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Raleigh County native Cornelius Charlton earned the Medal of Honor while serving in the Army's last all-Black unit during this war.
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This Fayette County native was the only West Virginia Medal of Honor recipient to survive the Vietnam War.
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In what county was the former Sugar Grove Navy Base located?
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The Bee Line March from Shepherdstown is associated with which 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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What Huntington native earned the Medal of Honor by throwing himself on a live grenade in Germany during World War II?
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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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