Sgt. York (2 Viewers)

[Combat]

I had a chance to visit Pall Mall, TN over the recent holiday. This was the home and final resting place of Alvin York the WWI war hero. Attaching some pictures of his home, general store, saw mill, and burial site. If I understood correctly, his son is one of the park rangers at the home. By coincidence there is a new book on York coming out in March. I was a bit skeptical of his exploits, but the more I learn about him the greater my admiration.

 

[lancer]

He is a genuine hero, both on the battlefield and for trying to better the conditions for his people of his hometown after the war. I look forward to the new book. -- Al

 

[Combat]

Burial site. The new book is "Alvin York: A New Biography of the Hero of the Argonne by Douglas V. Mastriano".

 

[marco55]

Has anybody done a figure of him?
Mark

 

[lancer]

Has anybody done a figure of him?
Mark

I think Trophy might have done one. -- Al

 

[Louis Badolato]

I think Trophy might have done one. -- Al

Trophy did a set called Sgt. Alvin York, Medal of Honor Winner, with him leading three captured Germans. I have the set, which is really well done.

 

[Shiloh]

Camp Randall did a glossy set also, I bought one at the general store in Pall Mall.

 

[UKReb]

I have a book on York titled His Life, Legend & Legacy by John Perry which I consider is a remarkable read on the life of this remarkable man. Unfortunately today he is little known this side of the pond and the Cooper film is rarely if ever seen on Brit TV screens. However, I look forward to reading this new book.

 

[lancer]

I have a book on York titled His Life, Legend & Legacy by John Perry which I consider is a remarkable read on the life of this remarkable man. Unfortunately today he is little known this side of the pond and the Cooper film is rarely if ever seen on Brit TV screens. However, I look forward to reading this new book.

I have read the Perry book and found it very well done. I also read a book called Sgt. York and His People by Sam Cowan, on which the movie was based. Not bad, but I like the Perry book better. I have not read York's war diary as I have never seen a copy of it. -- Al

 

[Louis Badolato]

Here's the photo of my Sgt. York Set:

http://www.treefrogtreasures.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=74988&d=1313897312

 

[marco55]

Very nice set.
Mark

 

[GICOP]

Here's the photo of my Sgt. York Set:

http://www.treefrogtreasures.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=74988&d=1313897312

That is a neat set Louis :salute::

Cheers

Martyn

 

[mikemiller1955]

I thought he was a fictional character...I loved Gary Cooper in the movie...Walter Brennan (The Real McCoys) was one of my favorite actors as a kid...

"gobble...gobble...gobble...hahaha...

nice set Louis...

 

[Shiloh]

Here is a picture of the Camp Randall set, the only non civil war set I own.:salute::

 

[Louis Badolato]

Thanks Mark, Martyn and Michael!:smile2:

 

[Louis Badolato]

Here is a picture of the Camp Randall set, the only non civil war set I own.:salute::
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Terrific set!:smile2:

 

[Rob]

Excellent thread Doug, the man was a real hero and always enjoyed the film of his exploits. Thanks for pics and also to Louis for his, cool set mate!

Rob

 

[Combat]

Here's the photo of my Sgt. York Set:

http://www.treefrogtreasures.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=74988&d=1313897312

Very nice. It would be great if John Jenkins did something along this line.

 

[Shiloh]

Terrific set!:smile2:

Thanks Louise

 

[Jack]

Some questions for my American friends -

1. Why do I know York's name? Why has he remained in public consciousness when other MOH winners have not?
2. How important to his legacy is the religious portion of the story? Does that make him more appealing? Does his rural background mean he is from the 'authentic' America?

A few random thoughts on a Saturday morning!