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History from Mike Watson: God Bless America! By Mike Watson One century has passed since the 'War to End All Wars' raged in Europe. We commonly refer to this first true global conflict as World War I, a name that would not be necessary had there not been a second war so close on the heels of this one. Dr. Gilbert Treadway, Professor of History at Campbellsville College, now University, would often state in class: "A day will come when there will be no distinction between the First and Second World Wars, they will be spoken of collectively." This is already becoming true. One century ago the Armistice that would bring an end to the War was near. And during the month of September 1918 the Battle of Mihiel, in France, raged. Company A, 6th Infantry Regiment, 5th Infantry Division of the 1st Army was involved in this massive engagement. Several local men were involved. At least one, Alvin Lester "Less" Hubbard lost his life as a result of injuries sustained. A long-time resident of Green County, Lester Hubbard served in the aforementioned company and was killed in action on the 12th day of September 1918. A report appeared in the Courier-Journal on 6 August 1921 that 130 Kentuckians whose lives were lost in Europe had been returned home, and among that number were Lester Hubbard, of Greensburg; Corporal Grover C. Wells, of Campbellsville; and Private Ben Powell, of Columbia. A solemn and dignified ceremony was held at the Old Pickett's Chapel Cemetery on 12 September 2018 at 11:11 in the morning, in remembrance of the sacrifice of Corporal Alvin Lester Hubbard. At this beautiful country cemetery relatives and friends of the heroic soldier gathered to pay tribute and to honor his memory. The Casey County Honor Guard was in attendance and due ceremony was executed. Powell, Benjamin, Private, born 3 August 1892, killed in action in France 23 July 1918, buried in Bryant/Oak Grove Cemetery in 1921; resided near Prudy and McGaha in Adair County, son of James Powell. God Bless America! This story was posted on 2018-11-12 06:31:51
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