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World War and Jefferson County, West Virginia Military: A Historical Account of the County's Role in the Great Conflict

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This book tells the stories of these brave men and women, and it provides a detailed account of the county's involvement in both wars. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Jefferson County or the role of West Virginia in the Great Conflict.

World War I began in Europe in 1914, and the United States entered the war in 1917. Jefferson County residents were quick to answer the call to arms, and many volunteered to serve in the military.

The county's first casualty of the war was Private First Class John H. Shafer, who was killed in action in France in 1918. Shafer was one of the many Jefferson County residents who made the ultimate sacrifice during the war.

World War I and Jefferson County, West Virginia (Military)

by David Long

5 out of 5

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In all, more than 1,000 Jefferson County residents served in World War I. They fought in all branches of the military, and they saw action in all of the major theaters of the war.

The county's veterans returned home from the war as heroes. They had served their country with honor and distinction, and they had helped to make the world a safer place.

Jefferson County's Role in World War II

World War II began in Europe in 1939, and the United States entered the war in 1941. Jefferson County residents once again answered the call to arms, and many volunteered to serve in the military.

Nearly 1,500 Jefferson County residents served in World War II. They fought in all branches of the military, and they saw action in all of the major theaters of the war.

The county's veterans returned home from the war as heroes. They had served their country with honor and distinction, and they had helped to defeat the forces of tyranny and oppression.

Legacy of the Great Conflict

The Great Conflict had a profound impact on Jefferson County. The county's residents who served in the war came home as changed people. They had seen the horrors of war firsthand, and they had learned the importance of fighting for what is right.

Jefferson County's veterans of the Great Conflict left a legacy of service and sacrifice. They taught their children and grandchildren the importance of patriotism, and they helped to make the world a better place.

This book is a tribute to the brave men and women of Jefferson County who served in World War I and World War II. It is their story, and it is a story that should never be forgotten.

World War I and Jefferson County, West Virginia (Military)

by David Long

5 out of 5