Aaron is an

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, in the

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. Aaron is located at .

History

A post office was established at Aaron in 1908, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1990. Adison Aaron, the first postmaster, gave the community his name.

Garlin Murl Conner Garlin Murl Conner (June 2, 1919 – November 5, 1998) was a United States Army technical sergeant and first lieutenant in the Second World War. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, four Silver Stars, and the French Croix de guerre ...

(1919-1998), recipient of the

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, was born in Aaron.Military Hall of Honor-Garlin Murl Conner
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References

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