Friday, October 8, 2010

October 8, 1918

Daily Events

Sgt. York Triumphant

On this day in 1918, 7 U.S. soldiers in France are surrounded by German soldiers. Sgt. Alvin York, assuming command after his commanding officer is killed, shoots 28 Germans and captures 132 more. York became one of the most decorated soldiers of World War I.

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