Alvin York
American soldier
Alvin Cullum York, also known by his rank as Sergeant York, was an American soldier who was one of the most decorated United States Army soldiers of World War I. Wikipedia
Born: December 13, 1887, Fentress County, TN
Died: September 2, 1964 (age 76 years), Nashville, TN
Place of burial: Wolf River Cemetery, Pall Mall, TN
Spouse: Gracie Williams (m. 1919–1964)
Siblings: George Alexander York, Lucy Ermine York Rains, Albert York, and more
Awards: War Merit Cross, World War I Victory Medal, World War II Victory Medal, and more
Parents: Mary Elizabeth York and William Uriah York
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