Alvin York
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Summary
Alvin York was born on December 13, 1887[1], in Fentress County[2]. He died on September 2, 1964[3], in Nashville[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5], diarist[6], national hero[7], and soldier[8]. He ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,674 views/month, #5,935 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Pall Mall[10]
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Native language: English[12]
- Award received: Medal of Honor[13], Knight of the Legion of Honour[14], Médaille militaire[15], Croix de guerre 1914–1918[16], War Merit Cross (Italy)[17], Order of Prince Danilo I[18], World War I Victory Medal[19], American Campaign Medal[20], World War II Victory Medal[21]
- Member of: American Legion[22], Veterans of Foreign Wars[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Member of political party: Tennessee Democratic Party[25]
- Military branch: United States Army[26]
- Commons category: Alvin York[27]
- Military, police or special rank: Sergeant[28], soldier[29]
- Cause of death: cerebral hemorrhage[30]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[31], Battle of Saint-Mihiel[32], Meuse-Argonne Offensive[33], Western Front[34]
- Family name: York[35]
- Given name: Alvin[36]
- Official website: https://sgtyork.org/[37]
- Relative: Augustus York[38]
- Manner of death: natural causes[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[40]
- Birth name: Alvin Cullum York[41]
- Start of work period: 1914[42]
- Military unit: 82nd Airborne Division[43]
Why It Matters
Alvin York has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
FAQs
Where was Alvin York born?
Alvin York's place of birth was Fentress County[2].
Where did Alvin York die?
Alvin York passed away in Nashville[4].
What did Alvin York do for work?
Alvin York worked as a military personnel[5], diarist[6], national hero[7], and soldier[8].
What awards did Alvin York receive?
Honors received include Medal of Honor[13], Knight of the Legion of Honour[14], Médaille militaire[15], and Croix de guerre 1914–1918[16].