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Alvin Cullum York (December 13, 1887 – September 2, 1964), also known by his rank as Sergeant York, was an American soldier who was one of the most decorated United States Army soldiers of World War I.
Jul 4, 2024 · Alvin York (born Dec. 13, 1887, Pall Mall, Tenn., U.S.—died Sept. 2, 1964, Nashville, Tenn.) was a celebrated American hero of World War I, immortalized by the film version of his life story, Sergeant York (1941).
Apr 2, 2014 · Alvin C. York was an American war hero during World War I. He received a Medal of Honor and his story was told in the film 'Sergeant York.'
Read how Alvin York, a humble Tennessee farmer, became a hero of World War I in the Meuse-Argonne offensive. Learn about his personal accounts, his actions, and his legacy from the official war history of the U.S. Army.
Mar 11, 2021 · Learn about the life and achievements of Alvin C. York, a World War I hero and Medal of Honor recipient. Discover how he overcame his religious objections to fight, captured over 100 Germans, and used his fame to educate his community.
Jul 3, 2019 · Alvin C. York (born Alvin Cullum York; December 13, 1887–September 2, 1964) was one of the U.S. Army's most notable heroes during World War I. York received the Medal of Honor for his actions on October 8, 1918, during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive.
Oct 8, 2018 · On Oct. 8, 1918, Alvin York single-handedly killed 25 and captured 132 of the enemy, forcing the German Army to retreat from their position.
