Skip Navigation

Sign In or Register

West-virginia-encyclopedia-text

Jessica Lynch

Go back to Jessica Lynch

Apr 26, 1983

Jessica Lynch was born in Palestine, Wirt County

Mar 23, 2003

Jessica Lynch was captured by Iraqi forces when her group was ambushed

Apr 01, 2003

A team of Navy SEALS, Marine commandoes and Army Rangers launched a night-time raid on an Iraqi hospital to rescue Jessica Lynch

2003

Jessica Lynch returned to her hometown

2003

Jessica Lynch was selected as the West Virginian of the Year by Charleston's Sunday Gazette-Mail

Other events that happened on or around 2003

Dec 16, 2011

Jessica Lynch graduated from West Virginia University at Parkersburg with a degree in education


View Articles by Existing Key Dates or Specify Your Own Date Range

West Virginia Humanities Council | 1310 Kanawha Blvd E | Charleston, WV 25301 Ph. 304-346-8500 | © 2024 All Rights Reserved

About e-WV | Our Sponsors | Help & Support | Contact Us The essential guide to the Mountain State can be yours today! Click here to order.