Day: October 8, 2024

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Security and Intelligence

@MilHistNow: On this day in 1918, a 30-yr-old pacifist from Pall Mall, Tennessee named Alvin York becomes a national hero after killing 20 enemy soldiers and capturing 132 more during an attack on Hill 223 in the Argonne Forrest. York is awarded the Medal of Honor and promoted to sergeant.