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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 Forgotten Honor: Sgt. Leslie Sabo’s story
Leslie H Sabo Jr

Forgotten Honor: Sgt. Leslie Sabo’s story

  • Post published:November 10, 2012
  • Post category:Military/War

Posted by LCHS (Ed note: Article and video references updated 01/18/2020; 05/06-2022) Our November 14, 2012, our Veterans’ Remembrance program features author Eric Poole presenting a free lecture for the…

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