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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.
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Why did Alvin C York request Gary Cooper to play his part in the movie Sergeant York?
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Where is sergeant Alvin C York buried?
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Who was the World War 1 corporal that captured 132 enemies armed only with a rifle and revolver?
That would be Sergeant Alvin York.
Who killed 25 Germans and captured 132 prisoners?
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).
Who was Alvin Yorks wife?
I believe that Alvin York married Gracie Williams.
Why was Alvin York promoted to the rank of sergeant?
Alvin York promoted to the rank of sergeant Alvin York was raised in Tennessee and was thought how to use a rifle gun. On October 1918,York was among a patrol of 17 men set out to stop the German machine guns keeping Americans from moving straight or forward. Alone, York treated fire with Germans, for a German rifle gun. He shot accurately and then the German major said'' don't shoot anymore!''. Then he was given the medal of honer and was promoted the rank of sergeant.
Who was the American hero who killed 25 Germans and helped captured 132?
Sergeant Alvin York Sergeant Alvin York
Who played sergeant york in the movie of him?
Sergeant Alvin York was played by Gary Cooper.
What did Sergeant Alvin York do?
Sgt. York won the Medal of Honor for his bravery in WWI.
How many Germans did Sergeant Alvin York capture sing handedly in World War 1?
He is credited with capturing 132.
What year was sergeant York born?
Alvin Cullum York was born December 13, 1887.
What was Sergeant York's Gary Cooper first name in the 1941 movie?
ALVIN
Why did Alvin C York request Gary Cooper to play his part in the movie Sergeant York?
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Where is sergeant Alvin C York buried?
Je Ne sais pas. Je desole
Did sergeant york receive a purple heart?
Sergeant Alvin York did NOT receive a Purple Heart Medal for service in WWI because the medal did not exist at that time. It wasn't resurrected until the early 1930's.
What is AlvinYork known for?
Alvin York was a sergeant in the US army in World War I, and was the most decorated war hero at that time.
Who was the World War 1 corporal that captured 132 enemies armed only with a rifle and revolver?
That would be Sergeant Alvin York.
