Ararat Youth Severely Injured In Afghanistan-Cpl J. B. Kerns
April 14, 2011
U. S. Marine CPL J. B. Kerns of Raven Rock Road, Ararat, VA lost 2 legs and one arm in an IED explosion recently in Afghanistan.
An account has been opened at Carter Bank and Trust for anyone wishing to make a contribution to this family. Any branch bank will work.
Reference: The Joshua B. Kerns Benefit Fund
There are considerable expenses with lodging and travel to Maryland to spend time with him in the hospital.
See Martinsville Bulletin, April 12, 2011, page 1
"Blast Injures Patrick County Marine"
Joshua Kerns was stationed in Afghanistan.
Joshua Kerns is age 21 and was injured by an improvised explosive device (IED)
Joshua is a 2008 graduate of Patrick County High School in Stuart, VA.
His parents are Alex and Debra Bowman.
