Alvin C. York-Jamestown, TN
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Don.Morfe
N 36° 26.664 W 084° 56.196
16S E 684932 N 4035219
Born in nearby Pall Mall, 1887. Enlisted in U.S. Army 1917, all-American Division, and became outstanding hero of World War I. Awarded the Medal of Honor.
Waymark Code: WM117EV
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 08/31/2019
Views: 8
The marker is located at 701 N Main Street, Jamestown, TN 38556. The text on the historical marker is: Alvin C. York-Born in nearby Pall Mall, 1887. Enlisted in U.S. Army 1917, all-American Division, and became outstanding hero of World War I. Awarded Congressional Medal of Honor and Croix De Gurerre for killing 25 of the enemy and single-handedly capturing 132. Established Alvin C. York Institute for education of mountain children. After a lifetime of public service he died in 1964, and is buried at Wolf River Cemetery, Pall Mall.
Marker Name: Alvin C. York
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Person
Marker Number: 2C 10
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission.
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