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Robert S. Frasure Murder Trails Collection, 1915-2017, Robert Silas Frasure

Morehead State University Manuscripts Collections

No abstract provided.

Carter County Veterans, Rhonda Sparks P'Simer, Kaitlyn P'Simer

County Histories of Kentucky

Veterans in the Sparks, Tackett, Roak, and P'Simer families in Carter County, Kentucky.

P'Simer Genealogy, Kaitlyn P'Simer

Carter County Genealogy Collection

Genealogy of the P'Simer family in Carter County, Kentucky.

Stamper, James W. - Volume 1, Carter County Genealogical Society, Gladys Stamper Meyers

Carter County Genealogy Collection

Genealogy of the James W. and Sarah (Moore) Stamper family in Carter County, Kentucky.

Stamper, James W. - Volume 2, Carter County Genealogical Society, Betty Stamper Wellman

Carter County Genealogy Collection

Genealogy of the James W. and Sarah (Moore) Stamper family in Carter County, Kentucky.

James is the father of William 'Tater Bill' and John R. 'Pewter John' Stamper.

Stamper, James W. - Volume 3, Carter County Genealogical Society, Betty Stamper Wellman

Carter County Genealogy Collection

Genealogy of the James W. and Sarah (Moore) Stamper family in Carter County, Kentucky.

James is the father of William 'Tater Bill' and John R. 'Pewter John' Stamper.

Stamper, James W. - Volume 4, Carter County Genealogical Society, Olive Stamper, Howard Pollitt

Carter County Genealogy Collection

Genealogy of the James W. and Sarah (Moore) Stamper family in Carter County, Kentucky.

James is the father of William 'Tater Bill' and John R. 'Pewter John' Stamper

Stamper, Thomas Jefferson - Volume 2, Carter County Genealogical Society, Betty Stamper Wellman

Carter County Genealogy Collection

Genealogy of Thomas Jefferson Stamper Sr. family in Carter County, Kentucky.

Thomas is the eighth child of John R. 'Pewter John' and Sarah 'Sallie' Stamper

Gee Marriages, Carter County Genealogical Society

Carter County Genealogy Collection

A collection of marriages regarding the Gee family in Carter County, Kentucky.

Stamper, Thomas Jefferson - Volume 1, Carter County Genealogical Society, Betty Stamper Wellman

Carter County Genealogy Collection

Genealogy of Thomas Jefferson Stamper Sr. family in Carter County, Kentucky.

Thomas is the eighth child of John R. 'Pewter John' and Sarah 'Sallie' Stamper

The Price Of Freedom, Bryce Fletcher, Dawson Helton, Ty Ledford

Impact of World War II in Eastern Kentucky

In April of 1943 at Djebel under heavy enemy fire Private First Class Slusher and three other enlisted men swiftly assaulted the hill with fixed bayonets and did away with an enemy machine gun squad. For this action he was awarded a silver star. The next day he was injured by a shell fragment for which he received a purple heart.

Paul 'Raymond' Griffith, Isabella Anderson-Huseman, Allison Ferguson

Impact of World War II in Eastern Kentucky

Paul Raymond Griffith began his active-duty service on May 17, 1945 where he was stationed at the Fleet Post Office in San Francisco, California. He later served on both the USS Samar (ARG11) and the USS LST 505 working in the mail room organizing and distributing the mail among the men on the ship.

John Thomas 'Big Dog' Daugherty, Christina Lambert, Bryce Tackett

Impact of World War II in Eastern Kentucky

Lieutenant Colonel John ‘Big Dog’ Daugherty was sent to Espiritu Santo Island in 1943. In 1944, he was ordered to start a bombing attack on Rabaul out of fear of a Japanese ship attack. He flew a Grumman ‘Avenger’ and his team sunk seven ships. He was awarded the Flying Cross for showing heroism while in flight.

Sammie Slusher, Bryce Fletcher, Dawson Helton, Ty Ledford

Impact of World War II in Eastern Kentucky

Staff Sergeant Slusher enlisted in July 1942 and passed in June 1944 before his daughter could meet him. In 1943, he became the recipient of the Silver Star and the Purple Heart. His medals are the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign and the World War II Victory Medal.

The Silver Star is awarded to those who had valor in combat and the Purple Heart is given to those were injured or killed while serving the US military.

Smokey & The Panther: Homer "Smokey" Davis, Walker Anderson, Jeremiah Brown

Impact of World War II in Eastern Kentucky

Homer “Smokey” Davis belonged to the 3rd Armored Division, known as Spearhead. Davis saw heavy fighting towards the end of the war and had the rare privilege to operate the M26 Pershing T26E3 tank. Spearhead was present at the Battle of Cologne, where Davis and crew fought and won a famed tank duel with a German Panther.

Impact Of World War Ii In Eastern Kentucky, A Intro

Impact of World War II in Eastern Kentucky

An introduction poster to the Impact of World War II in Eastern Kentucky created by Emma Crouch in the fall of 2024.

Greenwood 'Cokie' Cocanougher, Chandler Howard, Brennan Ison, Zoey Rounsville

Impact of World War II in Eastern Kentucky

Greenwood ‘Cokie’ Cocanougher participated in the War Service Training Program where she taught 250 students. She was the first woman to pin wings on a graduate, who was her son. After the war she became the leader of the Civil Air Patrol and Aero Club of Louisville. She served on UK Board of Athletics.

Gladys Veronica Stamper Meyers: "The Hornet", Emma Crouch, Kaitlyn P'Simer, Arwen Sergent

Impact of World War II in Eastern Kentucky

Gladys Meyer came from a long line of military servicemen. She’s the first female in the Stamper family to enlist in the United States military. She was deeply inspired by her three brothers, Clarence, William, and Theodore who all served in World War II. She served in the Women's Air Force during the Korean Conflict.

Greenwood "Cokie" Cocanougher: "A Mother Doing Her Part", Chandler Howard, Brennan Ison, Zoey Rounsville

Impact of World War II in Eastern Kentucky

Cokie Cocanougher participated in the War Service Training Program where she solo taught 250 students how to fly. She was the second woman to land a plane on an army airfield and the first woman to pin wings on her son who graduated flight school.

Paul Raymond Griffith, Isabella Anderson-Huseman, Allison Ferguson

Impact of World War II in Eastern Kentucky

Seaman 1st Class Paul R. Griffith joined the Navy despite ‘not being able to swim’ according to his son. He served at the Fleet Post Office, the USS Samar and USS LST 505 in the mail rooms. Griffith received the Asiatic Pacific Area Ribbon and the World War II Victory Ribbon. After leaving the Navy, he worked for the US Postal Service until his retirement.

Gladys 'Hornet' Meyers, Emma Crouch, Kaitlyn P'Simer, Arwen Sergent

Impact of World War II in Eastern Kentucky

Corporal Gladys ‘Hornet’ Meyers serviced in the Women’s Airforce during Korea. She worked at the Defense Plant in Dayton, Ohio and took care of her family as teenager. She is the first woman in her family to serve – three of her brothers – Clarence, William, and Theodore - served in World War II one of which also served in Korea. Her father, Link Stamper, served in World World I.

Kentucky's Flying Leader: John Thomas Daugherty, Christina Lambert, Bryce Tackett

Impact of World War II in Eastern Kentucky

On July 31, 1943, Colonel John Daugherty and his bomber group were sent to Espiritu Santo Island to prepare for the Japanese along their acquired territory of Rabaul in the Pacific. In February 1944, it was assumed Japan was preparing a possible navy attack. Daugherty was ordered to begin a bombing attack on Rabaul. On March 4, 1944, the crew destroyed seven Japanese ships, with Daugherty sinking one while flying a Grumman "Avenger" torpedo bomber plane. He would receive a Flying Cross.

Homer 'Smokey' Davis, Walker Anderson, Jeremiah Brown

Impact of World War II in Eastern Kentucky

Private Homer ‘Smokey’ Davis operated the M26 Pershing T26E3 tank. His Division, called Spearhead, was at the Battle of Cologne. After serving in the war, he became an electrician at Morehead State University.

Maps And Oversized Photographs Collection, 1901-1993, University Library

Morehead State University Manuscripts Collections

No abstract provided.

Morgan County - W. Lynn Nickell Collection Inventory & Finding Aid, Dieter C. Ullrich

County Histories of Kentucky

An Inventory & Finding Aid for the W. Lynn Nickell Collection housed at the Morgan County Public Library in West Liberty, Kentucky. For more information on how to access the collection contact [email protected] or call (606) 743-4151.

James Still Manuscript Collection, James Still

Morehead State University Manuscripts Collections

No abstract provided.

Dean-Creech, Volume 14, Rowan County Genealogical Society.

Rowan County Genealogy Collection

Genealogy of the Dean-Creech family in Rowan County, Kentucky.

Auxier, Rowan County Genealogical Society.

Rowan County Genealogy Collection

Genealogy of the Auxier family in Rowan County, Kentucky.

Horton, Rowan County Genealogical Society.

Rowan County Genealogy Collection

Genealogy of the Horton family in Rowan County, Kentucky.

Patrick, Rowan County Genealogical Society.

Rowan County Genealogy Collection

Genealogy of the Patrick family in Rowan County, Kentucky.