He did not want to serve in WWI because he thought taking a human life was wrong and violated the teachings of the bible, "thou
shall not kill." He eventually changed his mind and decided to fight. He was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, the nation's highest medal awarded in the US military, for his heroism in combat. a Henry Cabot Lodge b Alfred Mahan c Teddy Roosevelt d Alvin York
Alvin York did not want to serve in WWI because he thought taking human life was wrong and violated the teachings of the bible, "thou shall not kill." He eventually changed his mind and decided to fight. He was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, the nation's highest medal awarded in the US military, for his heroism in combat.
York (1887-1964) was the key decisive factor in the Meuse-Argonne Offense in France, during the actions of the west front in World War 1. His courage and perseverance forced the Germans to surrender in that battle. His brave actions made different countries t award him decorations, as was the case of France and Italy.
