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Who was the American hero who killed 25 Germans and helped captured 132?

Sergeant Alvin York Sergeant Alvin York


Who was the US soldier in World War 1 that captured so many Germans single handedly?

Alvin C. York did. He silenced 35 machine guns and captured 132 prisoners single handedly. York never said that he acted alone, nor proud of what he did. 25 Germans lay dead, and by his accounting, York was responsible for 9 of them. Only 2 of the 7 survivors were acknowledged for their participation in the event ; Sergeant Early and Corporal Cutting were finally awarded the Distinguished Service Cross in 1927


What impact did Alvin york have on histoy?

Alvin York's had an impact on history by being on of the most decorated soldiers in WWI. He lead an attack on a machine gun nest held by the Germans which resulted in the capture of 132 and the death of 28 German soldiers.


Who played sergeant york in the movie of him?

Sergeant Alvin York was played by Gary Cooper.


Why was Alvin York promoted to the rank of sergeant?

Alvin York promoted to the rank of sergeant Alvin York was raised in Tennessee and was thought how to use a rifle gun. On October 1918,York was among a patrol of 17 men set out to stop the German machine guns keeping Americans from moving straight or forward. Alone, York treated fire with Germans, for a German rifle gun. He shot accurately and then the German major said'' don't shoot anymore!''. Then he was given the medal of honer and was promoted the rank of sergeant.


In world war 1 who single handedly captured 100 german soldiers?

Sergeant Alvin York of the US Army is probably who you are asking about. Although he didn't do it single-handedly, he only had a handful of soldiers under his command, and they were able to capture over 130 German soldiers in a single battle in October 1918. He was awarded the highest citation a US soldier can earn, the Medal of Honor, for this action.


What was Sergeant York's Gary Cooper first name in the 1941 movie?

ALVIN


In World War 1 while using only a rifle and a revolver he killed 25 Germans silenced 35 enemy machine guns and with the help of six other soldiers captured 132 prisoners who is this man?

Sergeant Alvin York.


World War 1 hero who captured 132 Germans?

Alvin york


How did Sgt Alvin York help defeat the Germans in the Argonne Forest?

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What did Sergeant Alvin York do?

Sgt. York won the Medal of Honor for his bravery in WWI.


Why was Alvin York a hero?

Alvin York was a United States soldier. He killed over twenty Germans as well as captured 132. These events earned him the medal of honor.