“SGT. ALVIN C. YORK” — HIS BOLD VINTAGE SIGNATURE   — MEDAL OF HONOR WINNER IN WWI

YORK, ALVIN C.  (1887–1964), also known by his rank as: ‘Sergeant York’; one of the most decorated United States Army soldiers of World War I;  received the Medal of Honor for leading an attack on a German machine gun nest, gathering 35 machine guns, killing at least 25 enemy soldiers and capturing 132 prisoners. York’s Medal of Honor action occurred during the United States-led portion of the Meuse–Argonne offensive in France. His Boldly penned Signature: “Sgt. Alvin C. York” centered on a 24mo card.   [Approximately 3 ¼ x 2 ¼ inches]. Removed from an album that was assembled in the 1920’s and 30’s.   Choice condition.

 

$350.00