Obviously he didn't go far from home. Have you tried census records? Wouldn't give you anything on his military history, but it may help you with some family names.
Did you try the local VFW post or American Legion?
Parkersburg 1092 Engineer Combat Battalion Corps 1500 Blizzard Drive, Parkersburg, WV 26101
Parkersburg Blennerhassett VFW Post 1212 & Ladies Auxiliary, 1603 Garfield Avenue, Parkersburg, WV 26101
Parkersburg VFW Post 1212, 1630 Garfield Avenue, Parkersburg, WV 26101
VFW Post 1212 - 1630 Garfield Ave, Parkersburg - (304) 422-6519
VFW Post - 8127 Route 16, Parkersburg - (304) 295-8648
American Legion Club Roy Johnson Post No 104
814 Avery St, Parkersburg - (304) 428-9091
American Legion - 2505 Ohio Ave, Parkersburg - (304) 485-5891