What US sergeant became remembered as the greatest hero of ww1?

Alvin York, (born Dec. 13, 1887, Pall Mall, Tenn., U.S.—died Sept. 2, 1964, Nashville, Tenn.), celebrated American hero of World War I, immortalized by the film version of his life story, Sergeant York (1941).

What was Alvin York’s role in the war?

On October 8, 1918, United States Corporal Alvin C. York reportedly kills over 20 German soldiers and captures an additional 132 at the head of a small detachment in the Argonne Forest near the Meuse River in France. The exploits later earned York the Medal of Honor.

Was there a Sergeant York?

Alvin Cullum York (December 13, 1887 – September 2, 1964), also known as Sergeant York, was one of the most decorated United States Army soldiers of World War I. He earned decorations from several allied countries during WWI, including France, Italy and Montenegro.

What happened to Sergeant York after the war?

After the war York returned to Tennessee, married his childhood sweetheart, and settled on a farm on the Wolf River. In later years his interest in better education for mountain children led him to found a vocational school at Jamestown, Tenn. He died in Nashville, Tenn., on Sept. 2, 1964.

Did Alvin York really get struck by lightning?

The movie is a straightforward account from York’s diary, with only one fictional embellishment -York did not convert after he was struck by lightning. Alvin C. York died on September 2, 1964 at the Veteran’s Hospital in Nashville.

When was Sergeant York made?

July 2, 1941 (USA)
Sergeant York/Release date

How was Sergeant York?

York was born in rural Tennessee, in what is now the community of Pall Mall in Fentress County. His parents farmed, and his father worked as a blacksmith….

Alvin York
Years of service	1917–1919 (active) 1942–1945 (honorary) 1941–1947 (State Guard)
Rank	Sergeant (active) Major (Hon.) Colonel (Tenn.)
Service number	1910421

Is the story of Sergeant York true?

In 1941 the movie Sergeant York, directed by Howard Hawks with Gary Cooper in the title role, told about his life and Medal of Honor action. The screenplay included much fictitious material though it was based on York’s Diary.