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Acting corporal Alvin C. York, on October 8, 1918. This was during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive near the end of WWI. York, later promoted to sergeant, was a member of the 328th Infantry Regiment of the US 82nd Infantry Division. (The 82nd Division did not become "airborne" until just before WWII).
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Why was Alvin York promoted to sergeant?
On October 8, 1918 acting Corporal York killed at least 28 Germans by himself and captured another 132, eliminating numerous machine guns and saving the rest of his small detachment from death. In recognition of this he was promoted to sergeant and awarded several medals, including the Distinguished Service Cross and the Medal of Honor. York had applied for conscientious objector status, for religious reasons, when drafted, but was turned down.
Germans paid 132 billion marks. what are marks?
the German currency until it's downfall due to hyperinflation in the autumn of 1923.
Who was the World War 1 corporal that captured 132 enemies armed only with a rifle and revolver?
That would be Sergeant Alvin York.
How Alvin c york being a hero affected the rest of Alvins life?
He received the Medal of Honor for killing and capturing 2 machine gun nest and defending them with only 7 other men. He single handedly killed 8 Germans with one round of his pistol and 1 other person with his rifle. He and his 7 men captured 132 Germans On October 8, 1918. He was portrayed in many movies, Including Sargeant York, He is the most respected hero during WW1, he later settled down and married. He named his kids after prominent politicians and presidents. He also ran the Tenessee National Gaurd until his death.....
What impact did Alvin york have on histoy?
Alvin York's had an impact on history by being on of the most decorated soldiers in WWI. He lead an attack on a machine gun nest held by the Germans which resulted in the capture of 132 and the death of 28 German soldiers.
Who was the American hero who killed 25 Germans and helped captured 132?
Sergeant Alvin York Sergeant Alvin York
Why was Alvin York a hero?
Alvin York was a United States soldier. He killed over twenty Germans as well as captured 132. These events earned him the medal of honor.
In World War 1 while using only a rifle and a revolver he killed 25 Germans silenced 35 enemy machine guns and with the help of six other soldiers captured 132 prisoners who is this man?
Sergeant Alvin York.
World War 1 hero who captured 132 Germans?
Alvin york
Who killed 25 Germans and with 6 other soldiers captured 132 prisoners with only a rifle and a revolver?
The soldier you are referring to is Sergeant Alvin C. York, an American hero from World War I. During the Meuse-Argonne Offensive on October 8, 1918, he led an attack that resulted in the death of 25 German soldiers and the capture of 132 others, armed only with a rifle and a revolver. His bravery and tactical skill earned him the Medal of Honor and made him one of the most celebrated figures of the war.
Who was the US soldier in World War 1 that captured so many Germans single handedly?
Alvin C. York did. He silenced 35 machine guns and captured 132 prisoners single handedly. York never said that he acted alone, nor proud of what he did. 25 Germans lay dead, and by his accounting, York was responsible for 9 of them. Only 2 of the 7 survivors were acknowledged for their participation in the event ; Sergeant Early and Corporal Cutting were finally awarded the Distinguished Service Cross in 1927
How many Germans did Sergeant Alvin York capture sing handedly in World War 1?
He is credited with capturing 132.
Who was famous in 1918 and how did they get famous?
On October 8th, In the Forest of Argonne in France, U.S. Corporal Alvin C. York almost single-handedly killed 25 German soldiers and captured 132.
Why was Alvin York promoted to sergeant?
On October 8, 1918 acting Corporal York killed at least 28 Germans by himself and captured another 132, eliminating numerous machine guns and saving the rest of his small detachment from death. In recognition of this he was promoted to sergeant and awarded several medals, including the Distinguished Service Cross and the Medal of Honor. York had applied for conscientious objector status, for religious reasons, when drafted, but was turned down.
In what Sailor Moon episode does Sailor Moon is almost killed by a balloon?
Episode 132
Germans paid 132 billion marks. what are marks?
the German currency until it's downfall due to hyperinflation in the autumn of 1923.
Who was the World War 1 corporal that captured 132 enemies armed only with a rifle and revolver?
That would be Sergeant Alvin York.
