Sgt. Alvin C. York

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Medal_of_Honor_(National_Guard)
gptkbp:advocates_for peace and reconciliation
education for veterans
gptkbp:awarded_by gptkb:award
gptkb:Silver_Star
gptkb:Distinguished_Service_Cross
gptkb:Purple_Heart
gptkb:French_Croix_de_Guerre
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Pall_Mall,_Tennessee
gptkbp:born December 13, 1887
gptkbp:burial_place gptkb:Wolf_River_Cemetery
gptkbp:children gptkb:3
gptkbp:conflict gptkb:World_War_I
gptkbp:contributed_to American military history
gptkbp:died September 2, 1964
gptkbp:famous_for heroic actions during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive
gptkbp:fought_in gptkb:Battle_of_Argonne_Forest
gptkb:Battle_of_Saint_Mihiel
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sgt. Alvin C. York
gptkbp:influenced military training programs
American military tactics
American perceptions of war heroes
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:philosopher
gptkbp:inspired numerous books and films
gptkbp:involved_units Company G, 328th Infantry Regiment
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in parades and memorials
gptkbp:is_featured_in documentaries about World War I
gptkbp:is_involved_in post-war veteran affairs
gptkbp:is_recognized_by gptkb:U._S._Congress
one of the most decorated American soldiers
gptkbp:known_for his leadership in combat
his marksmanship
World War I hero
his bravery under fire
his commitment to peace after the war
gptkbp:legacy gptkb:York_Institute
gptkbp:military_branch gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Alvin
gptkbp:notable_for captured 132 German soldiers
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:Farmers_Market
gptkbp:participated_in World War I campaigns
gptkbp:portrayed_by gptkb:Sgt._York_(1941_film)
gptkbp:posthumous_recognition gptkb:Alvin_C._York_State_Historic_Park
gptkbp:rank gptkb:military_officer
gptkbp:received commendations from military leaders
gptkbp:religion gptkb:church
gptkbp:service_years 1910–1919
gptkbp:spouse Gracie Williams