Posted on Oct 8, 2022
U.S. soldier Alvin York displays heroics at Argonne
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On October 8, 1918, United States Corporal Alvin C. York reportedly kills over 20 German soldiers and captures an additional 132 at the head of a small detachment in the Argonne Forest near the Meuse River in France. The exploits later earned York the Medal of Honor.
On October 8, 1918, United States Corporal Alvin C. York reportedly kills over 20 German soldiers and captures an additional 132 at the head of a small detachment in the Argonne Forest near the Meuse River in France. The exploits later earned York the Medal of Honor.
U.S. soldier Alvin York displays heroics at Argonne
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American History
Military History
Heroes
Medal of Honor
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The first Chuck Norris, LOL. I remember reading about Sgt York in Grade School.
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Lt Col Charlie Brown But they can defeat hundreds on whatever the video game dejour may be.
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