Alvin C. York
Era | WWI |
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Branch | U.S. Army |
Rank | Sergeant |
Military Decorations | Medal of Honor |
Wall | I |
Wall Side | 3 |
Row | 1 |
Plaque Number | 3 |
Company G, 328th Infantry • 82nd Infantry Division
7th Regiment, Tennessee National Guard
MEDALS-RIBBONS: Medal of Honor, World War I Victory, American Campaign, World War II Victory, French Legion d'Honour, French Croix de Guerre with Palm, Italian Croce di Guerra, Montenegrin War Medal, Order of Prince Danilo I
Exemplary heroism during the Meuse Argonne offensive. Of his deeds, he related to his Brigade Commander: "A higher power than man guided and watched over me and told me what to do."