National Historic Landmark- Alvin Cullom York Farm

From 1922 until 1964, this was the residence of Alvin Collum York (1887-1964), highly decorated World War I soldier.

On October 8, 1918, during the Battle of the Argonne Forest, York fought a virtually one-man battle against the enemy, killing 25 enemy soldiers, taking 132 prisoners, and capturing 35 machine guns.

For his actions, York was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, and magnified his legend by refusing to capitalize on it.

Courtesy National Park Service National Historic Landmarks

Photo from the Sergeant York Project

http://www.sergeantyorkproject.com