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Serjik [45]
3 years ago
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What did Alvin York do to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor?

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Natasha_Volkova [10]3 years ago
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<span>He destroyed several German machine-gun nests and charged a German position with only a pistol.

York's actions were part of the Meuse-Argonne offensive, but he was not an African American.  He was part of the 328th Infantry Regiment, 82nd Infantry Division.   The attack led by York took out 35 German machine guns and captured over 100 German soldiers (as well as killing about two dozen).
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grigory [225]3 years ago
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<em><u>Alvin York do to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor </u></em><u><em>because he destroyed several German machine-gun nests and charged a German position with only a pistol. </em></u>

Further Explanations:

Alvin York was a “Tennessee Blacksmith” who joined the force during the WWII in the “82nd Infantry Battalion”, and was later  appointed as the commander of the troop. He received the award for his bravery,he  netted 132 “German soldiers” killing 25 of them on 8th October 1918, in the “Argonne Forest” near Meuse River. He showed this bravery with only a pistol, while German soldiers were equipped with 32 machine guns and many rifles.

The Medal of Honor is among the utmost award rewarded for the act of heroism in a war against the rival army. It is usually conferred upon individuals who are involved in the“Armed services” of the United States. It is presented on behalf of Congress by the President for the immense bravery. Along with the medal, the beneficiaries receive some other privileges and benefits also. He is benefited with a pension of almost “$1,366” per month besides the pension that he receives for his martial services.  

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Grade: High School

Subject: History

Chapters: Medal of Honor  

Keywords:

Medal of Honor, heroism, Armed services , America, President of America, military services, Alvin York, Tennessee, blacksmith, Second World War, Infantry Battalion, 132 German soldiers, Argonne Forest ,Meuse River

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