Korean War

December 19, 1907: Colonel Ruby Bradley Born

Ruby Bradley was born near Spencer on December 19, 1907. As a member of the Army Nurse Corps, she would become one of the most decorated women in U.S.…

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July 5, 1950: Pvt. Kenneth Shadrick Killed in Action in Korea

On July 5, 1950, Army private Kenneth Shadrick of Wyoming County was killed in action, becoming one of the first U.S. servicemen killed in action during…

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June 2, 1951: Sergeant Cornelius Charlton Killed in Battle

On June 2, 1951, Sergeant Cornelius Charlton was killed in battle. He was 21 years old. Charlton was a native of East Gulf in Raleigh County, the eighth…

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