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Alvin C. York was an American war hero during WWI. He received a Medal of Honor and his story was told in the film Sergeant York.
Born on December 13, 1887, in Pall Mall, Tennessee, Alvin C. York was a blacksmith who was drafted into the army during WWI. While serving in the 82nd Infantry Division, he took command and captured a total of 132 German soldiers. York was promoted to the rank of sergeant and received the Medal of Honor. His heroic story was told in the film Sergeant York (1941). He died in 1964.
Born on December 13, 1887, in Pall Mall, Tennessee, Alvin C. York was a blacksmith who was drafted into the army during WWI. While serving in the 82nd Infantry Division, he took command and captured a total of 132 German soldiers. York was promoted to the rank of sergeant and received the Medal of Honor. His heroic story was told in the film Sergeant York (1941). He died in 1964.
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Great american Hero of the All American 82nd Infantry Division...... Prior to the Airborne Days...
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Great hero, he was a man that definitely loved his country, and loved God.
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SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth
SGT John " Mac " McConnell - if I remember correctly, when I made Sgt. I received a thick stack of FM's that went with the responsibility of being and NCO, and I believe one had a lot of great military people in it. Sgt. was in there and it told of his career from beginning to end.
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