Corporal alvin york biography


Corporal alvin york biography

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    Alvin York

    American soldier (1887–1964)

    "Sergeant York" redirects here. For other uses, see Sergeant York (disambiguation).

    Alvin York

    York in uniform, 1919, wearing the Medal of Honor and French Croix de Guerre with Palm

    Birth nameAlvin Cullum York
    Nickname(s)"Sergeant York"
    Born(1887-12-13)December 13, 1887
    Fentress County, Tennessee, U.S.
    DiedSeptember 2, 1964(1964-09-02) (aged 76)
    Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
    Buried

    Wolf River Cemetery, Pall Mall, Tennessee

    36°32′50.2″N84°57′14.8″W / 36.547278°N 84.954111°W / 36.547278; -84.954111
    AllegianceUnited States
    Service / branch
    Years of service
    • 1917–1919 (active)
    • 1942–1945 (honorary)
    • 1941–1947 (State Guard)
    Rank
    Service number1910421
    Unit
    Commands7th Regiment, Tennessee State Guard (1941–1947)
    Battles / wars
    Awards
    Spouse(s)

    Gracie Loretta Williams

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    (m. 1919)​
    Children10