Rank and organization:  Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, 21st Marines, 3d Marine Division.  Place and date:  Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands, 23 February 1945.  Entered service at:  West Virginia.  Born:  2 October 1923, Quiet Dell, W.Va.

Citation:

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as demolition sergeant serving with the 21 Marines, 3d Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands, 23 February 1945.  Quick to volunteer his services when our tanks were maneuvering vainly to open a lane for the infantry through the network of reinforced concrete pillboxes, buried mines, and black volcanic sands, Cpl. Williams daringly went forward alone to attempt the reduction of devastating machinegun fire from the unyielding position.  Covered only by 4 riflemen, he fought desperately for 4 hours under terrific enemy small-arms fire and repeatedly returned to his own lines to

ALMBS State Primary Results

Help us recruit the next graduating class from American Legion Mountaineer Boys State. Information on the 76th program has been sent out to all WV high schools and American Legion Posts. Tell your friends about your experience and encourage them to attend. This year the program will be held June 9-15. And remember you are always welcome back to campus for the Formal Review and evening assembly on Wednesday at 6:00pm. It’s a great time for a reunion with your fellow citizens.

State of the State Speech: Within 24 hours I went from a citizen of the 75th Mountaineer Boy’s State, to Governor and representative of not only the approximate 400 citizens of Boy’s State, but also of each and every high school student in the great state of West Virginia. As citizens of Boy’s State, we have come up with ideas that best represent the important issues that affect not only the young citizens of West Virginia, but the entire population of the state as a whole.

The following individuals passed the bar exam.

2012 Bar Exam Results

The Legionnaire Blue Cap Award is a prestigious achievement, presented to those with years of service in the Legion. Such an honor can only be bestowed onto those in the Legion with a lifetime of dedication, leading by example, and servitude. Some things that are looked at in nomination for the award are offices held, committee appointments, and other awards.

A noble man in nomination for this award can only be addressed as William F. Lancaster, Jr. of Post No. 71. A man of the Legion with such offices as Post Adjutant, Post Delegate, District VAMC Cookout, and District Representative Civic Affairs shows how well he fits for the award. He has been going to National Conventions for 10 years and Department Conventions for 15 years. He was awarded by his post the PUFL (Paid-Up-For-Life) which serves as his dues for the Legion for the rest of his life.

Straight out of

          If you’ve visited Headquarters this week, chances are you’ve met or at least seen Mrs. Sonja Adkins also known as “the Popcorn Lady”. She was in charge of selling campaign materials to the candidates, and now she is in charge of putting together the packets the Citizens will receive at the end of the week. She also takes care of paperwork for Boys State, and she assists in selecting the award recipients. She is a very hardworking woman and one who whose work is invaluable to the success of Boys State.

          Mrs. Adkins has a love for Boys State that is indescribably strong. Just sitting there talking with her is enough to know her passion for this program rivals, if not surpasses, any other. She has served for twelve years at Boys State, where she has held the positions of campaign store worker and manager, and she has

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GOVERNOR
DALLAS KOKOSKA. . . . . . . . . 44 23.66

SECRETARY OF STATE
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JACOB “Mr Gravy” SMITH . . . . . . 107 58.47

AUDITOR
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ALEX “A-Mac” MACDONALD . . . . . . 50 27.17

TREASURER
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MICHAEL FOUTS . . . . . . . . . 95 51.91

COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE
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WILLIAM G SLONAKER . . . . . . . 88 47.83

ATTORNEY GENERAL
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DONALD “The Waterboy” BOUCHER. . . . 77 41.40

JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT
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PHILIP WILSON
TOY REID
ZAC WILCOXEN
DAVID-MICHAEL BUCKMAN
WILL SHAFFER

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GOVERNOR
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DAMIAN COOKE . . . . . . . . . 45 26.32

SECRETARY OF STATE
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JACK MCGEE . . . . . . . . . . 168 100.00

AUDITOR
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JOSH “J Watts” WATSON . . . . . . 99 58.93

TREASURER
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CHARLIE “Not the Hunchback” HAGEBO . . 51 29.82

COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE
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AARON “Tater Salad” WHITTAKER. . . . 71 41.28

ATTORNEY GENERAL
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JOEL M. WHETZEL . . . . . . . . 48 28.24

JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT
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AUSTIN PATTERSON
ZACH PARRUCCI
TOMMY CAIN
J.R HAMILTON
SETH BLAKE

CONGRATULATIONS to the following 2011 State Journal EQT Students of Excellence: Joshua M. Childs (Morgantown High School), Stephen M. Ferguson (Phillip Barbour High School), Austin L. Hickman (Huntington High School), Vincenzo J. Pizzuti (Brooke High School), Adriane M. Rine (Tyler Consolidated High School), and Cameron C. Viney (Elkins High School). These six individuals listed that they were a member of The American Legion Mountaineer Boys State or The American Legion Auxiliary Rhododendron Girls State.

The American Legion Department of West Virginia Commander gave an inspiring speech to ALMBS at this evening’s assembly. Please click “Read More” for a biography of Greek.