February 15, 2021 03:00 pm GMT
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How history forgot the comrades of America's legendary WWI hero Alvin York
We all know the story of Sgt. Alvin York, mostly because of the 1941 Gary Cooper movie. York killed 25 enemy soldiers and captured 132 more in one day in France. For his efforts, he received the Medal of Honor and legendary hero status. — Read the rest
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