Alvin York: Quick Facts
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Facts
| Also Known As | Alvin Cullum York |
|---|---|
| Born | December 13, 1887 • Tennessee |
| Died | September 2, 1964 (aged 76) • Nashville • Tennessee |
| Awards And Honors | Medal of Honor (1941) |
| Role In | World War I • battles of the Meuse-Argonne |
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