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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.
A film based on the true story of Alvin York, a Tennessee farmer and marksman who became a war hero in World War I. See cast, crew, reviews, trivia, awards, and more on IMDb, the world's most popular and authoritative source for movie, TV and celebrity content.
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Sergeant York is a 1941 American biographical film about the life of Alvin C. York, one of the most decorated American soldiers of World War I. Directed by Howard Hawks and starring Gary Cooper in the title role, the film was a critical and commercial success, and became the highest-grossing film of 1941. In 2008, Sergeant York was selected for ...
Dec 17, 2020 · Watch the classic film about Alvin York, a conscientious objector who became a war hero in World War I. The film stars Gary Cooper, Walter Brennan, and Joan Leslie, and is directed by Howard Hawks.
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5 days ago · Alvin York was a celebrated American hero of World War I, immortalized by the film version of his life story, Sergeant York (1941). A blacksmith from Cumberland Hill, Tenn., York was denied status as a conscientious objector and was drafted into the army during World War I.
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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.'
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.
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