Alvin Calvin York was born on 13 December 1887 at Pall Mall, Fentress County, TN. Son of William Uriah York and Mary Elizabeth Brooks. Husband of Grace Williams. He died 2 September 1964 in Nashville, TN
Medal of Honor Citation:
“Corporal, 328th Infantry, 82d Division, U.S. Army. Near Chatel-Chéhéry, France. Date of action: October 8, 1918
After his platoon had suffered heavy casualties and 3 other noncommissioned officers had become casualties, Cpl. York assumed command. Fearlessly leading 7 men, he charged with great daring a machinegun nest which was pouring deadly and incessant fire upon his platoon. In this heroic feat the machinegun nest was taken, together with 4 officers and 128 men and several guns.”
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NPR Story by Noah Adams, November 11, 2015
A legacy lives onSgt. York died 60 years ago. But his legacy in TN is still felt today
- Rank: Corporal
- Date of birth: 13 December 1887
- Date of death: 2 September 1964
- County: Fentress
- Hometown: Pall Mall
- Service Branch: Army
- Division/Assignment: Company G, 328th Infantry Regiment, 82nd Infantry Division
- Theater: Europe
- Conflict: World War I
- Battles: Argonne Forest
- Awards: Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross, Croix de Guerre, Italian War Cross, Montenegran Bravery Medal
- Burial/Memorial Location: Wolf River Cemetery, Pall Mall, Fentress County, TN
- Location In Memorial: Pillar V, Top Panel
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