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Read more about the article THE ACE – Brig Gen Victor N. Cabas

THE ACE – Brig Gen Victor N. Cabas

  • Post published:November 2, 2016
  • Post category:Military/War

By Betty Hoover DiRisio (LCHS volunteer) Victor Nicholas “Vic” Cabas was born January 15,1920 in New Castle, Pennsylvania, to Louis J. and Elizabeth (Tetu) Cabas, Romanian immigrants. He attended West…

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Read more about the article Rear Admiral Robert Shumaker
Robert Harper Shumaker

Rear Admiral Robert Shumaker

  • Post published:November 2, 2016
  • Post category:Military/War

By Betty Hoover DiRisio (LCHS volunteer) Robert Harper Shumaker was born May 11, 1933 in New Castle, Pennsylvania, where his parents, Alvah M. and Eleanor, were a lawyer and a…

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Read more about the article Rear Admiral George R. Muse

Rear Admiral George R. Muse

  • Post published:November 2, 2016
  • Post category:Military/War

By Betty Hoover DiRisio (LCHS volunteer) Navy Rear Admiral George Read Muse was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania, on September 21, 1915 to Mr. & Mrs. George W. Muse. His…

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Read more about the article Wampum’s Pride:  General McBride

Wampum’s Pride: General McBride

  • Post published:November 1, 2016
  • Post category:Military/War

By Betty Hoover DiRisio (LCHS volunteer) The highest military rank to have been achieved by a Lawrence County resident is that of a four star general, held by General William…

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Read more about the article Joseph B. Chambers: Medal of Honor Recipient (Civil War)

Joseph B. Chambers: Medal of Honor Recipient (Civil War)

  • Post published:April 23, 2016
  • Post category:1849-1899/Military/War

By Betty Hoover DiRisio (LCHS volunteer) Joseph B. Chambers was born May 4, 1833 in Beaver County, present day Lawrence County. COMPANY F of the 100th PA INFANTRY Enlisting at East…

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Read more about the article Cyrus B. Lower: Medal of Honor Recipient (Civil War)

Cyrus B. Lower: Medal of Honor Recipient (Civil War)

  • Post published:April 18, 2016
  • Post category:1849-1899/Military/War

By Betty Hoover DiRisio (LCHS volunteer) Cyrus B. Lower was born February 18, 1843 in Mahoning Township, the son of Samuel and Mary Bryan Lower. His father had moved to…

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Read more about the article Civil War Stories by Local Historians
Judy Foster: Enon Valley Community Historical Society & Little Beaver Historical Society

Civil War Stories by Local Historians

  • Post published:February 29, 2016
  • Post category:1849-1899/War

By Kathleen Mooney, LCHS Webmaster The Historical Society has produced a Civil War Presentation available for viewing on YouTube. Take a trip back in time and spend 12 minutes with…

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Read more about the article Martyred – WWII the Phillipines
Thomas J. Rocks
New Castle High School
1924

Martyred – WWII the Phillipines

  • Post published:May 26, 2014
  • Post category:War

By Betty Hoover DiRisio, LCHS Volunteer Fifteen Years to Priesthood Thomas J. Rocks, seen here in his 1924 high school graduation photo, was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania, to Hugh…

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Read more about the article The “Custer” Cannon & Joe Trax
Joe Trax with his Custer Cannon circa 1894

The “Custer” Cannon & Joe Trax

  • Post published:May 23, 2014
  • Post category:War

By Betty DiRisio, LCHS Volunteer If we went back in time 100 years or more, no 4th of July Parade would have been complete without local Patriot Joe Trax and…

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Read more about the article Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

  • Post published:December 7, 2013
  • Post category:War

By Betty Hoover DiRisio (LCHS volunteer) The December 7, 1941 surprise attack on Pearl Harbor resulted in the death of a local man. James McClintock of Wampum is believed to be…

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Read more about the article Captain James Lawrence

Captain James Lawrence

  • Post published:October 4, 2013
  • Post category:War

WHAT DOES WHAT HAPPENED 200 YEARS AGO ON LAKE ERIE HAVE TO DO WITH LAWRENCE COUNTY? By Betty Hoover DiRisio (LCHS volunteer) During the war of 1812 (our second war…

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Read more about the article All Graves are Adopted: PFC Davis at Margraten
PFC Everette A. Davis
92nd Chemical Battalion, Company B
US Army, WWII

All Graves are Adopted: PFC Davis at Margraten

  • Post published:May 26, 2013
  • Post category:War

PFC EVERETTE A. DAVIS – Netherlands American CemeteryBy Betty Hoover DiRisio (LCHS volunteer)Every Memorial Day we visit our local cemeteries to honor our men and women who died in the…

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