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Browse the military records, personal accounts, photographs, and historical documents below to discover the experiences of Lawrence County residents who served their country.
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General Albert G. Jenkins
General Albert G. Jenkins, Confederate Army owned property in Ironton see belowUnited States CourtA CONFEDERATE GENERAL’S CHILDREN SUE FOR…
World War 2 Veterans
See also this WWII Honor Roll. The Largest Draft Group Leaves for the Army – The largest induction group to leave for service from Lawrence County,…
99 of 2,200 in WWI Made Supreme Sacrifice
Saturday, October 8, 1949 Ironton Evening Old Company Ironton’s ‘own’ in World War I was Company I, under the command of Capt. M.W. Russell. It was…
World War 1 Veterans
Eighty-Five Lawrence County Ohio Men Sleep In WWI Heroes Graves Ironton Tribune, 4 July 1976, Sunday, Page A – 12. Figures and facts relative to the…
Judges Joseph Wheeler Sr. and Jr.
Judge Joseph F. Wheeler, Jr. – Probate Judge Obituary Joseph Wheeler Jr. Ironton Register, Thursday, October 23, 1851 He died in Burlington on the…
Military Discharge Records
from Lawrence County, Ohio Recorder’s Office A-ZSubmitted by the late Don Clark The Lawrence County Ohio Military Discharge Records, are volumes…
Joseph Hankins
Complied by the late Kenneth Paul Clark, San Antonio, Texas; 5/18/97 Joseph Hankins was in the Civil War in 1861 and died while serving. Died in Oct…
William K. Hankins
Submitted by:The Late Ken Clark, San Antonio, TexasLesli Christian, Kitts Hills, OhioThe Late Paul Hankins, Williamsburg, Kentucky Information…
Mayor Corns Civil War Veteran
Mayor Corns War ExperienceNarrow Escape #1Ironton Register 18 Nov. 1886 Submitted by Peggy Wells [Under the above head we propose to publish a…