"Soldier's Sacrifice" Armistice Day

Exactly one hundred years ago today, the major powers of the world sat at a table to sign the document ending the terrible war that had taken millions of lives. The armistice ending World War I was signed ending the hostilities, and was celebrated around the world as Armistice Day. This day was used to remember all of the soldiers who perished in World War I, and was later incorporated into a day to remember all veterans. Today, remember that freedom and peace cost a dear price and please thank a veteran.

The museum will continue to feature "Soldier's Sacrifice" posts to remember the servicemen who perished after the armistice was signed and how World War I affected Scott County.

"Soldier's Sacrifice" James Gibson

Today the Museum of Scott County wants to take the time to recognize Private James Gibson, who died while in service to his country one hundred years ago yesterday. James Gibson was born on March 16, 1894 in Bell County, Kentucky to Wiley and Elizabeth Gibson. According to his draft card he was twenty two years old, tall, had blue eyes, and brown hair. He was drafted in June of 1918 and spent considerable time in the United States before being shipped to France on September 29th. They arrived in France on October 8th, 1918. Gibson would not see action and would die of pneumonia on November 2, 1918. His body was returned to the United States and he was interred in the Antioch Church Cemetery in Norma.

Information provided by James Gibson's Draft Card and David Jeffers.