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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. [1] He received the Medal of Honor for leading an attack on a German machine gun nest, gathering 35 machine guns, killing at least 25 [2 ...

   • Commands held: 7th Regiment, Tennessee State Guard (1941–1947)

   • Years of service: 1917–1919 (active), 1942–1945 (honorary), 1941–1947 (State Guard)

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3. www.britannica.com › biography › Alvin-Cullum-YorkAlvin York | Medal of Honor recipient, WWI, Facts | Britannica

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   Apr 16, 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). A blacksmith from Cumberland Hill, Tenn., York was denied status as a conscientious objector and was drafted into the army during ...

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4. www.biography.com › military-figures › alvin-c-yorkAlvin C. York - Facts, Life & Military Career - Biography

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   Apr 2, 2014 · Alvin C. York was an American war hero during World War I who captured 132 German soldiers and received the Medal of Honor. He was a blacksmith who was drafted into the army and became a sergeant in the 82nd Infantry Division. Learn more about his life, achievements and legacy in this biography.

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6. www.thenmusa.org › biographies › alvin-c-yorAlvin C. York - National Museum of the United States Army

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   Mar 11, 2021 · Alvin C. York was a hero of World War I who captured over 100 German soldiers in a mission that could have ended in failure. He was a marksman, a conscientious objector, and a community leader who used his fame to educate the youth in his town. He also starred in a movie about his life and died in 1964.

7. www.thoughtco.com › sergeant-alvin-c-york-2360159Biography of Alvin C. York, Hero of World War I - ThoughtCo

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   Jul 3, 2019 · Learn about the life and achievements of Alvin C. York, a pacifist Christian who led a group of soldiers in a daring attack on German machine guns in World War I. Find out how he converted to Christianity, became a conscientious objector, and received the Medal of Honor for his heroism.

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   Oct 8, 2018 · An undated photo of World War I hero Alvin C. York Bettmann/Getty Images. By Ray Cavanaugh. October 8, 2018 9:30 AM EDT. P erhaps the most celebrated U.S. soldier from Word War I, Alvin York,...

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   • They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. Alvin York (born Dec. 13, 1887, Pall Mall, Tenn., U.S.—died Sept. 2, 1964, Nashville, Tenn.) celebrated American hero of World War I, immortalized by the film version of his life story, Sergeant York (1941).

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   Who was Sgt Alvin York?

   • The story of Sgt. Alvin York is a celebrated chapter in Army history. Though he tried to avoid war for religious reasons, York became one of the most notable heroes of World War I for his actions in October 1918. He helped capture over 100 Germans in a mission that could have ended in total failure.

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   Was Alvin York a conscientious objector?

   • Alvin York (born Dec. 13, 1887, Pall Mall, Tenn., U.S.—died Sept. 2, 1964, Nashville, Tenn.) 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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   Why was Alvin York a hero?

   • Though he had sought to downplay his battlefield exploits, he remains a war hero and an example to other soldiers who sometimes must kill for the sake of their countrymen. 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.

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10. www.historynet.com › alvin-york-hero-argonneAlvin York: Hero of the Argonne - HistoryNet

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    Mar 14, 2017 · A biography of Alvin C. York, a Tennessee rifleman who won a Medal of Honor for his actions at Châtel-Chéhéry, France, in 1918. Learn how he used his sharpshooting skills and leadership to capture German soldiers in a valley full of machine guns and artillery.