Birthdate: December 13, 1887
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Fentress County, Tennessee, United States
Died: September 2, 1964
Alvin Cullum York, also known as Sergeant York, was a highly decorated American soldier in World War I. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his brave leadership in attacking a German machine gun nest, capturing prisoners, and earning honors from allied nations. York, initially a conscientious objector, later joined the 82nd Division and achieved the rank of sergeant. He became a celebrated national hero and global icon, inspiring a film that boosted American morale in World War II.
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