Timeline: Alvin C. York

Dec 13, 1887

York's Birth

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Alvin C. York is a Tennessee native born in Pall Mall Tennessee.

Mar 13, 1911

Declared to be a Pacifist

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In 1911 he declared due to religeion that he was a pacifist, meaning he would not fight.

Jun 16, 1914

Revival

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In a revival in 1914 H.H Russel taught York about God, and York went fro beinging a drinker to a good man.

Jun 5, 1917

Drafted in the War

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On June 5, 1917 Alvin C. York was drafted into the U.S military to fight in World War I. On his card he wrote "Don't wanna fight".

Oct 8, 1918

Lead troops to capture prisioners

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York lead his men to capture 132 enemy prisioners. Only 9 survived because the misread their maps.

Oct 8, 1918

War Skills

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Sitting above Decauville Railroad, York took charge of a machine gun while a German soldier empty his gun trying to kill York. Obviously he didn't succeed. York's shooting skills were outstanding.

Apr 13, 1919

Discharge from the War

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In 1919 York came home to Tennessee. He was hounded by Hollywood to make a movie of his sucsess.

Feb 15, 1927

Awarded Distinguished Service Cross

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Due to his outstanding service for the war he was awarded this as a token of their appreceation.

Sep 27, 1941

Sargent York

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Sargent York is a movie made in 1941 that showed the success of Alvin C. York in World War I. York is played by Gary Cooper