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	Alvin York - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Alvin Cullum York (December 13, 1887 – September 2, 1964) was a United States soldier, famous for his heroism in World War I.
		York was born in poverty in Pall Mall, Tennessee.
		York later operated a mill in Pall Mall on the Wolf River which is today part of a state park.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Alvin_C._York (528 words)

	Trenches on the Web - Bio: Sergeant Alvin C. York (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		York, speaking of target practice at human silhouettes.
		Marshall Ferdinand Foch, on York's feat in the Argonne.
		York's modesty about the the event that brought him the Medal of Honor.
	www.worldwar1.com /biocyrk.htm (229 words)

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		Alvin Cullum York was born on December 13, 1887 at Pall Mall, Fentress County, Tenessee, the third of eleven children of William and Mary Brooks York.
		In 1954, Alvin York suffered a devastating cerebral hemorrhage, and was an invalid for the last ten years of his life.
		Sgt. Alvin C. York died at the Veterans Hospital in Nashville on September 2, 1964, at the age of 76.
	www.lib.byu.edu /~rdh/wwi/bio/xyz/york.html (694 words)

	Alvin York -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		York was born in poverty in (additional info and facts about Pall Mall, Tennessee) Pall Mall, Tennessee.
		York eventually was drafted into the (additional info and facts about 82nd Infantry Division) 82nd Infantry Division in 1917.
		York later operated a mill in Pall Mall on the (additional info and facts about Wolf River) Wolf River which is today part of a state park.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/a/al/alvin_york.htm (523 words)

	Sergeant Alvin C. York
		Alvin left the farming to his younger brothers, and overwhelmed by the sudden responsibility of manhood suddenly thrust upon him, turned to a life of drinking, rowdiness, and occasional run-ins with the law.
		York, with the counsel and urging of his pastor, filed a form to stay at home as a conscientious objector; but all four of his requests were rejected, and November of 1917 found York leaving for a training camp in Georgia.
		York was promoted to Sergeant and received the Distinguished Service Cross, the French Croix de Guerre, the French Legion of Honor, the Croce di Guerra of Italy, and the War Medal of Montenegro.
	www.ylcf.org /journal/24/york.htm (1207 words)

	Alvin C. York Service Memorial (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Alvin York's appointment with destiny came on the morning of October 8, 1918 in the Argonne forest of France.
		Alvin York, in the days after his return from the war, began to feel a kind of calling; a feeling that God had picked him to do a job and protected him while preparing him to do it.
		York was laid to rest in the new section of the Wolf River Cemetery, only a stone's throw from the old Wolf River Methodist Church where he was saved on New Year's night, 1915.
	eternalgateway.com /service/York (1220 words)

	Biography
		Thus died the paternal grandfather of Alvin York at the age of forty after serving his country in two wars in addition to being a farmer, a teacher, and one of the early settlers of Fentress County.
		Alvin York, who was later to become world famous as Sergeant York, was their third son.
		Alvin, at 24, was the oldest of the children still at home and custom thrust upon him the obligation to help his mother support the family.
	www.alvincyork.org /Biography.htm (10060 words)

	First World War.com - Who's Who - Alvin C. York
		Alvin Cullum York (1887-1964) ended the First World War as one of America's most famous soldiers, with fame and popular recognition assured following a remarkable act of courage and coolness in October 1918.
		Having grown up in poverty the young York honed his skills as a crack marksman, a useful talent for use in hunting food for himself and his family - and one put to high effect during the war.
		York, an acting Corporal, led 17 men in action against a German stronghold, the aim being to secure the position and return with German prisoners.
	www.firstworldwar.com /bio/york.htm (418 words)

	AllRefer.com - Alvin Cullum York (U.S. History, Biography) - Encyclopedia
		Alvin Cullum York 1887–1964, American soldier known as Sergeant York, b.
		A conscientious objector at the beginning of World War I, he later agreed to fight and was credited with killing 25 German soldiers, capturing 132 others, and taking a hill in an engagement (Oct. 8, 1918) in the Argonne Forest.
		York received the highest decorations of the American and French governments and became a popular hero.
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	"The Diary of Alvin York" by Alvin C. York
		I was at first near Corporal York, but soon after thought it would be better to take to cover behind a large tree about fifteen paces in rear of Corporal York, Privates Dymowski and Warcing were on each side of me and both were killed by machine gun fire.
		With Corporal York were seven privates, four of whom were mostly occupied in covering with their rifles the large group of German infantrymen who had thrown down their arms at the first surprise.
		Corporal York placed himself between two officers at the head of the column and distributed the seven Americans on guard along the flanks and in rear of the hastily formed column of prisoners.
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	Alvin York
		As a corporal in its 328th Infantry, in the Battle of Meuse River-Argonne Forest on 1918 October 8, he assumed command of his platoon after three other NCOss fell.
		The United States Army named its "DIVAD" anti-aircraft weapon to honor him in the 1980s; however this weapon proved to be so poorly-suited to modern combat that any "honor" derived from the naming was rather minimal.
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	Medal of Honor Recipients on Film: Alvin Cullum York
		Ironically, while having earned the reputation of being the best marksman and hunter in Fentress County, Tennessee before the war, York applied for Conscientious Objector status due to his religion when drafted; as his church denomination did not specifically prohibit service in war, the application was turned down.
		York rose to the rank of Corporal and, during the final offensive in the Meuse-Argonne region, found himself facing the German machine gun nest with 35 machine guns at Chatel-Chehery.
		He then killed six Germans who were sent to flush him out, then positioned himself at the end of the German trench and began shooting them as they stood in line in the trench, prompting their surrender.
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	SGT. YORK (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		This picture was made of Sgt. Alvin C. York on Dec. 7th 1941, the day the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor in Hawaii.
		Later that evening I went to York Institute where Sgt. York was making a live broadcast from the York Institute auditorium called Tennessee Americans over radio station WNOX in Knoxville Tn.
		Conrad Pile was the great-great grandfather of Sgt. Alvin C. York and ancestor of the Piles family of Fentress County.
	www.fentressco.com /sgtyork.html (310 words)

	Alvin C. York Citation: Congressional Medal of Honor Society
		Alvin C. York Citation: Congressional Medal of Honor Society
		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.
	www.cmohs.org /medal/history_links/a_york.htm (124 words)

	TN State Parks: Sgt. Alvin C. York Historic Park (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The historic park includes the York family farm and the grist mill he operated for many years on the banks of the Wolf River.
		The York homesite museum includes a collection of wartime and personal momentos, including historical photographs, family portraits and personal items.
		Andrew York is the son of Alvin C. York and is a Park Ranger at the homesite.
	www.state.tn.us /environment/parks/parks/SgtYork (126 words)

	Amazon.com: Sgt. York: His Life, Legend & Legacy : The Remarkable Untold Story of Sergeant Alvin C. York: Books (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		I knew very little about Alvin York, except that my grandfather, whose name was Alvin, always blamed the remarkable fame of Sgt York on the popularity of this previous unknown name.
		Many members of his extended family were quite erudite, and my grandfather always used to say that one of York's aunts had written the very first home economics textbook in English, predating Boston's Fannie Farmer by some years.
		You see him doing good works in the name of the Lord and, although many politicians and lawmakers were ever ready and anxious to buy up a piece of his ass, hoping to enlist him into one or another misbegotten crackpot scheme.
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	Amazon.co.uk: Sgt. York: His Life, Legend & Legacy: The Remarkable Untold Story of Sgt. Alvin C. York: Books (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		John Perry has done a wonderful service to the memory of a great American hero, Alvin York.
		At the close of this millenium in an increasingly complex world, it is great to be reminded of people like Sgt. York who, on the battlefield and in his private life simply did his duty and in the process left an enduring legacy to us all.
		Well Alvin York's life is anything but a tragedy, you must read this book!
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	Sgt. York: His Life, Legend & Legacy : The Remarkable Untold Story of Sergeant Alvin C. York,Books,Cheap Discount ...
		After traveling to Pall Mall Tennesse and meeting the son of Sgt. York, seeing his home and visting his final resting place.I had to learn more about this amazing man. John Perry's book did an outstanding job of introducing this great man. This is not a blood and guts account of the horrors of WWI.
		While it is detailed at times it is through those details you learn what a true hero is. If you are looking for books about an Americans we should never forget this should be one of them.
		It is a very detailed account of Sgt. Alvin York's life before and after the war.
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	Sergeant York (1941) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Trivia: The actual firearm used by York to dispose of a line of seven Germans was not a Luger as depicted in the film, but rather a.45 Colt automatic.
		Sergeant York was released during WWII, as an obvious war-bond pusher and patriotism builder, and it is no wonder that is was wildly successful.
		Cooper is entirely believable, although the real Alvin York was hardly as good-looking.
	www.imdb.com /title/tt0034167 (486 words)

	Alvin C. York
		Sgt York contributed so much to our community, that we will forever be thankful.
		The SGT ALVIN C. The SGT ALVIN C. YORK NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY was constructed in 1986.
		Many of Sgt York's friends, family and comrades were in attendance to honor him that great day.
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	Powell's Books - Sgt. York: His Life, Legend & Legacy: The Remarkable Untold Story of Sgt. Alvin C. York by John ...
		York: His Life, Legend and Legacy: The Remarkable Untold Story of Sgt. Alvin C. York
		In a world desperate for authentic heroes, the story of Sgt. York reminds readers of the true meaning of heroism.
		His bravery on the battlefield made him famous, but his life choices made him one of history's greatest Christian patriots.
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	Wildernet - Sergeant Alvin C. York Historic Park (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Attractions - The York homesite museum includes a collection of wartime and personal mementos, including historical photographs, family portraits and personal items.
		The historic park includes the York family farm, grave site, school, and the grist mill he operated for many years on the banks of the Wolf River.
		Sgt. York was such an admirable man. We came from Texas through Memphis and Nashville.
	www.wildernet.com /pages/area.cfm?areaID=TNSERG&CU_ID=1 (510 words)

	Tennessee Vacation - Sergeant Alvin C. York State Historic Park
		Park pays tribute to one of the soldiers of World War I. The historic park includes the York family farm and the grist mill he operated for many years on the banks of the Wolf River.
		Directions: Pall Mall is 10 miles north of Jamestown, TN on Hwy 127; about 40 miles from each of exits 300, 301, and 317 on I-40 and exit 141 on I-75; near Pickett State Park, Big South Fort National Park, Cordell Hull Birthplace and Historic Rugby.
		Such use does not constitute an official endorsement or approval by the Tennessee Tourism Department of any product or service to the exclusion of others that may be suitable.
	www.tnvacation.com /vendors/sergeant_alvin_c_york_state_historic_park (204 words)

	Find in a Library: Alvin C. York, young marksman
		Subjects: York, Alvin Cullum, -- 1887-1964 -- Juvenile fiction.
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	Alvin C. York (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		This site is produced and maintained by the SERGEANT YORK PATRIOTIC FOUNDATION.
		It is hoped that you find the information presented informative, interesting and inspiring.
		Your comments are welcome and may be sent to webmaster@alvincyork.org.
	www.alvincyork.org (47 words)

	SGT Alvin C. York Chapter, 82nd ABN Div Assoc.
		SGT Alvin C. York Chapter, 82nd ABN Div Assoc.
		The SGT Alvin C. York Chapter of the 82nd Airborne Division Association, Inc. meets the second Tuesday night of each month at 1900 hours (7:00 PM) at VFW Post 1289 on Lee Highway, in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
		SGT ALVIN C. free web-based "PARATROOPER" E-MAIL ADDRESS!
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	Encyclopedia article on Alvin York [EncycloZine] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		At the time of his heroics, he was in fact only a corporal; his promotion to sergeant was part of the honor that he received for his valor but resulted in his becoming known to the US (and much of the world) as "Sgt. York".
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		In 1917 Alvin was drafted to the war.
		After the war he received the Medal of Honor.
		There were movies made that someone played Alvin York.
	volweb.utk.edu /Schools/sumnercs/nberry/york.htm (46 words)

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