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.
Sergeant York.
The duration of Sergeant York is 2.23 hours.
Sergeant York was created on 1941-07-02.
The original Purple Heart, designated as the Badge of Military Merit, was established by George Washington-then the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army-by order from his Newburgh, New York headquarters on August 7, 1782
Sergeant Alvin York was played by Gary Cooper.
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One can make the case that it was eitherNewburgh, New York, where the original purple and heart-shape military award, the Badge of Military Merit, was invented, announced, established, and awarded by Gen. George Washington (August 7, 1782 - June 10, 1783) orWashington, DC, where President Herbert Hoover "revived" the Purple Heart medal on February 22, 1932, for the 200th anniversary of George Washinton's birth.
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Sgt. York won the Medal of Honor for his bravery in WWI.
Yes, Sergeant Alvin York had children. He and his wife, Gracie, had 10 children together. Their family lived in rural Tennessee, where York was also involved in various community and educational initiatives.
Alvin Cullum York was born December 13, 1887.
Chatel-Chehery in France.