Alvin York

Summary

Alvin York is a human^[1]. He was born in Fentress County^[2]. He was born on December 13, 1887^[3]. He passed away in Nashville^[4]. He died on September 2, 1964^[5]. He worked as a military personnel^[6] and diarist^[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[8]

Key Facts

• Alvin York was born in Fentress County^[2].
• Alvin York passed away in Nashville^[4].
• Alvin York was born on December 13, 1887^[3].
• Alvin York died on September 2, 1964^[5].
• Burial took place at Pall Mall^[9].
• Alvin York held citizenship in United States^[10].
• English was Alvin York's native language^[11].
• Alvin York's professions included military personnel^[6].
• Alvin York worked as a diarist^[7].
• Alvin York received the Medal of Honor^[12].
• Alvin York received the Knight of the Legion of Honour^[13].
• Alvin York received the Médaille militaire^[14].
• Alvin York received the Croix de guerre 1914–1918^[15].
• Alvin York received the War Merit Cross (Italy)^[16].
• Alvin York received the Order of Prince Danilo I^[17].
• Alvin York was a member of American Legion^[18].
• Alvin York was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars^[19].
• Alvin York is recorded as male^[20].
• Alvin York's instance of is recorded as human^[21].
• Alvin York was affiliated with the Tennessee Democratic Party^[22].
• Alvin York's military branch is recorded as United States Army^[23].
• Alvin York's Commons category is recorded as Alvin York^[24].
• Alvin York's military, police or special rank is recorded as Sergeant^[25].
• Alvin York's military, police or special rank is recorded as soldier^[26].
• The cause of death was cerebral hemorrhage^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Fentress County^[2], Alvin York… he was born on December 13, 1887^[3]. English was his native language^[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel^[6] and diarist^[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Medal of Honor^[12], a courage award^[28], in United States^[29], founded in 1862^[30]; Knight of the Legion of Honour^[13], a grade of an order^[31], in France^[32]; Médaille militaire^[14], a medallion^[33], in France^[34], founded in 1852^[35]; Croix de guerre 1914–1918^[15], a courage award^[36], in France^[37], founded in 1915^[38]; War Merit Cross (Italy)^[16], a military decoration^[39], in Italy^[40], founded in 1918^[41]; and Order of Prince Danilo I^[17], an order^[42], in Principality of Montenegro^[43], founded in 1853^[44].

Personal Life

Alvin York was affiliated with the Tennessee Democratic Party^[22].

Death and Burial

Alvin York died on September 2, 1964^[5]. He passed away in Nashville^[4]. The cause of death was cerebral hemorrhage^[27]. He is buried at Pall Mall^[9].

Why It Matters

Alvin York has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[8] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[45]

FAQs

Where was Alvin York born?

Born in Fentress County^[2], Alvin York…

Where did Alvin York die?

Alvin York passed away in Nashville^[4].

What did Alvin York do for work?

Alvin York worked as military personnel^[6] and diarist^[7].

What awards did Alvin York receive?

Honors received include Medal of Honor^[12], Knight of the Legion of Honour^[13], Médaille militaire^[14], and Croix de guerre 1914–1918^[15].