Sgt. York Dead: World War 1 Hero Wiped Out Battalion
Sgt. York Dead: World War 1 Hero Wiped Out Battalion
A man who became a legend in his own lifetime is dead. Sergeant Alvin Cullum York wiped out a German machine gun battalion in World War I, winning the Congressional Medal of Honor and 50 other decorations. He refused to capitalize on his heroism and lived and worked among his Tennessee hill people. He said: "This uniform ain't for sale."
Sgt. York Dead: World War 1 Hero Wiped Out Battalion
An older Sergeant Alvin York giving the peace sign, wire rim glasses, hat. MS - Sergeant York walking out of a two story home and down the side walk and right up to the camera with a big smile on his face.
Sgt. York Dead: World War 1 Hero Wiped Out Battalion
World War I. New York American newspaper, headline's "War With Germany". Recruits. Doctors listening to the heart beats of young recruits. (medical exam) Recruits not in uniform yet but they look like their holding wooden rifles. Soldiers in trenches with their rifles shooting at the enemy. Soldier throwing hand grenade. Soldiers running on the battle field towards the enemy. A young Sergeant York. A young Sergeant York walking with two other men and then camera cuts to a close up shot.
Sgt. York Dead: World War 1 Hero Wiped Out Battalion
An older Sergeant York and his wife in a parade, seated in a convertible. Sergeant York on the steps of the White House with his sons standing in front of him. The media with their cameras. Older Sergeant York wearing a vet's hat. MCUS - Sergeant York receiving an award front the 'Gold Star Mothers'. Sergeant York, "It certainly is an honor to receive this presentation from the 'Gold Star Mother of the World War' who we love so dearly, me and my comrades, and I accept this not only for myself but for all of my brothers who were in the World War. I thank you."