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October 8th, 1918 Alvin York Becomes A Hero!
If you haven't seen the 1941 movie about Alvin York, you need to. For not only was he credited for single-handedly killing 25 German soldiers during World War I, he also captured 132. And all of this happened during the same battle!!!
Even more fascinating than his heroic deed is the fact that Alvin York asked for conscientious objector status when he was first drafted. (His reason for doing so was because his church opposed the war.) However, his request was denied and he reported for duty.
Joining the 82nd Infantry Division, York was shipped to Europe with his unit. There, they were ordered to seize a German rail-point, but found themselves lost behind enemy lines. Then, after that -- well, if you don't already know, then you really need to see the movie! It's just way too much.
What can be learned from Alvin York? Choices can be very confusing. Yes, Alvin wanted to stay out of the war because the Bible says not to kill. Yet, he also understood that some wars are just. He was left with a tough choice, and he chose to fight.
In the end, the survivors of his unit were thankful for the choice he made.
NOTE: After Alvin York became famous for his heroic deed, he raised money and opened a school for underprivileged children in Tennessee. He also opened a Bible school. |
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