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- Born: December 13, 1887Medal of Honor: Sgt. York
- Birth place: Pall Mall, Tennessee
- Spouse: Gracie York (Williams)
- Children: Seven
- Sergeant in the U.S. Army
- Unit: 82nd Airborne Division
- Battles/Wars: World War I
- Died: September 2, 1964Medal of Honor: Sgt. York
- Died in Nashville, Tennessee
- Cause of death: Cerebral hemorrhage
- Buried at Wolf River Cemetery
- Sculptor Felix de Weldon created a statue of YorkMetro Arts: Sergeant Alvin C. York
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Sergeant Alvin C. York was a member of the 82nd Airborne Division during World War I. He received a Medal of Honor on April 18, 1919, following the Meuse-Argonne Offensive.Medal of Honor: Sgt. York
York's World War I diary was used as the basis for the 1941 film Sergeant York. Gary Cooper portrayed York in the film and won the Academy Award for Best Actor.Official Oscar Site: Sergeant York Nominations and Wins
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Timeline
- December 13, 1887: BornMedal of Honor: Sgt. York
- June 5, 1917: Found out he had to register for the draftMedal of Honor: Sgt. York
- October 28, 1917: Had physical examinationMedal of Honor: Sgt. York
- November 17, 1917-February 1, 1918: Assigned to the 21st Training BattalionMedal of Honor: Sgt. York
- February 1, 1918: Assigned to Company G, 328th Infantry Regiment, 82nd DivisionMedal of Honor: Sgt. York
- May 1, 1918: Left for EnglandMedal of Honor: Sgt. York
- May 16, 1918: Arrived in EnglandMedal of Honor: Sgt. York
- October 8, 1918: Took Hill 223Medal of Honor: Sgt. York
- November 1, 1918: Sent to rest campMedal of Honor: Sgt. York
- February 11, 1919: Took part in a Division Review at Prauthoy, FranceMedal of Honor: Sgt. York
- April 18, 1919: Awarded the Medal of HonorMedal of Honor: Sgt. York
- May 22, 1919: Landed in Hoboken, New JerseyMedal of Honor: Sgt. York
- May 29, 1919: Arrived home from World War IMedal of Honor: Sgt. York
- June 7, 1919: Married Gracie WilliamsMedal of Honor: Sgt. York
- 1926: Alvin C. York Institute foundedMedal of Honor: Sgt. York
- 1928: York Avenue named after Alvin YorkNew York Times: The Great Race
- 1937: Institute made publicYLCF: Sgt. York
- 1941: Sergeant York releasedIMDb: Sergeant York
- September 2, 1964: DiedMedal of Honor: Sgt. York
- 1968: Statue of York placed at Tennessee State Capital
- 1980s: DIVAD weapons system named "Sergeant York"TIME: No More Time for Sergeant York (September 9, 1985)
- May 5, 2000: York featured on the "Distinguished Soldiers" stampsWorldWar1.com: Alvin York Stamp
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Awards
- Medal of HonorMedal of Honor: Sgt. York
- French Legion of HonorSpiritus Temporis: Alvin York
- French Croix de GuerreMedal of Honor: Sgt. York
- Italian Croce di GuerraSpiritus Temporis: Alvin York
- Italian War medalSpiritus Temporis: Alvin York
- Montenegro Croce di GuerraSpiritus Temporis: Alvin York
- Montenegro War medalSpiritus Temporis: Alvin York
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Alvin York Questions
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Where can I buy an Eleanore plush, the chipette from Alvin and the Chipmunks? 1 AnswerYou can purchase this plush toy from www.ebay.com and www.amazon.com 1.www.ebay.com http://cgi.ebay.com/NIB-Plush-Chipettes-Alvin-The-Chipmunks-Squeakquel_W0QQ... read more -
Does anyone have the name of the Binghamton, New York hostages? 2 AnswersThe shooter was among the dead. His name was Jiverly Wong (aliases - Jiverly Voong and Linh Phat Voong) and was 41 or 42 years old. A 72 year old teacher at t... read more -
What hospital is Natasha Richardson staying at in New York? 1 AnswerLenox Hill Hospital http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gpFwi_X_YiO5L7XyHjDtlYz15sWQ "TV footage and news photos showed Richardson's family arri... read more
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New York High School Coach Certification Requirements? 1 AnswerNew York State Coaching License Requirements NYSPHSAA Coaching Clinics read more
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Alvin York Message Boards, Blogs and Commentary
- CinemaRian Blog: Sergeant York Review (July 15, 2008)
- Onesixthwarriors.com: Figure review - Sergeant York - Forum
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