Military History
Explore the military history of Lawrence County, Ohio, through historical records, newspaper accounts, photographs, and stories of the men and women who served in the United States Armed Forces.
From the Civil War to more recent conflicts, Lawrence County residents have a long tradition of military service. The county's location along the Ohio River also connected its military history with neighboring communities in West Virginia and Kentucky.
That tradition of remembrance continues through Ironton's historic Memorial Day Parade and the observance of Decoration Day. Learn more about the origins of these traditions in our article on the History of Memorial Day.
Browse the military records, personal accounts, photographs, and historical documents below to discover the experiences of Lawrence County residents who served their country.
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George Washington Thompson
CIVIL WAR RECORD OF GEORGE WASHINGTON THOMPSON George Washington Thompson was born on 15 October 1844 in Waterloo, Symmes Township, Lawrence County,...
William M. Taylor
Contents of discharge papers for the Civil War for William M. Taylor Submitted by Larry & Mary Ann Corder United States Army William M....
Newton A. Baker
Widow’s Claim of Mary F. Baker for Pension of Civil War Veteran Newton A. Baker Submitted by Roger and Carolyn Smith Transcribed from copies of...
James Alexander
Civil War papers from James Alexander and his obituary were taken from Lawrence County, Ohio newspapers. Susan Alexander submitted this page for The...
George W. Willis, Jr. Civil War Letter
CIVIL WAR LETTER WRITTEN 110 YEARS AGO TELLS OF SACRIFICE Submitted by F. K. Brown Ironton Tribune July 3, 1974 Exactly 110 years ago today, on...
Paschal F. Gillette Obituary
Fine Old Soldier DeadMember of Lincoln's Bodyguard Dies at Kanauga Submitted by Eve Hughes The Gallipolis Tribune, Friday, October 8, 1915 P.F....
John A. Bowen
"SAVED THE LIFE OF A GOOD SOLDIER" The following is from "History and Life of John A Bowen."(As Written by Himself On Thanksgiving Day, November 29,...
Battle of Guyandotte WV
Concerning Guyandotte Some Facts - Additional Particulars of the Battle Ironton Register, Thursday, November 21, 1861 "This is all true as it is...
History of Civil War Troops
NOTE: Many Lawrence County, Ohio men, served in the various WV Civil War Troops-men. The population of what is now West Virginia when the war broke...