Links and pictures of those who have served so bravely.
Wall of Honor - Veteran Photos
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James "Nimmy" Bell -
Born October 13, 1926 in Wayne Co, KY to James Everett Bell and Lou Etta Denney Bell. His service time was with the US Army from Dec 1944 to Feb 1947. He served in Korea during the Southern Philippines Campaign. His specialty was a truck driver and rifleman with proficiencies with Rifle, M1, and MKM. He received the Asiatic Campaign with one bronze star, a good conduct medal, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon, and the World War II Victory Medal. - Submitted by daughter Velma L. Gooden
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Edmund "Ted" Gregory -
(1922 - 1978) The son of Emberson and Sallie Lewis Gregory born in Wayne Co, KY. Ted served in both WW II and the Korean Conflict. The return address found on an old letter states that he was assigned to the 363rd Anti-Aircraft Artillery Sl. Bn (SEM, Battery B). Uncle Ted never married, he is buried in Pierceton, IN. - Submitted by niece Marilyn Gregory Fisher
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William D. Lowe - According to William's military documents, he was 5' 9" tall, light complexion, and blue eyes. His occupation was listed as a farmer. MILITARY RECORD: (William enlisted in the Union Army as a private and was elected to be 2nd Lieutenant November 3, 1862. He was discharged as a Captain.) William D. Lowe is listed as the third person on the: ROLL OF COMPANY "C," THIRTY-SECOND KENTUCKY VOLUNTEER INFANTRY The ADJUTANT GENERAL'S REPORT: NAME: William D. Lowe, RANK: 2d Lieutenant ENROLLED: Nov. 2, '62 Tombstone info: Capt. WM. D. LOWE, CC.E. 13th KY. CAV. Epitaph on tombstone: This monument honors a soldier who fought to save the union. Submitted by Betty Lowe Hatter
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John Simpson Ramsey -
Pvt. Union Army, served in the 32 Kentucky Inf. John was born in Wayne County in 1835, son of John Ramsey Jr. He died in Randolph Co. Missouri in 1911. Submitted by Bill Ramsey, ggGrandson
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Family Remembered on Memorial Day
Soldiers of the Great War
Fallen Wayne Co, KY Soldiers in WW I
