Born Myra, Lincoln County, West Virginia, February 13, 1923
Graduated Hamlin High School, 1941
Enlisted Army Air Corps, September 1941
Received Pilot’s Wings, March 1943
World War II, 64 combat missions, destroyed 13 enemy aircraft
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Hamlin became county seat, 1869. First court met, 1867, at Hamline Church (1 mile away), where, 1852-53, the Virginia Legislature established town of Hamline, named for Bishop Leonidas Lent Hamline of the Methodist Episcopal Church. — — Map (db m178201) HM
Hamlin became county seat, 1869. First court met, 1867, at Hamline Church (1 Mi. away), where, 1852-53, the Virginia Legislature established town of Hamline, named for Bishop Leonidas Lent Hamline of the Methodist Episcopal Church. — — Map (db m126883) HM
Founded 1975 in a renovated store by people of Lincoln County. First in nation to be federally designated as rural health clinic under PL 95-210. Hailed as model care provider, successfully building on community support, dedicated staff and Marshall . . . — — Map (db m178248) HM
In May 1864, Capt. John Chapman
(34th VA Cavalry) headed for Logan
and Cabell counties to round up
deserters from his battalion. On
May 29, the Confederate force came
upon elements of the 3rd WV Cavalry
along Mud River on the Curry . . . — — Map (db m178247) HM