Thursday, May 28, 2026

Question: Which Tennessee-born World War I hero became one of America’s most decorated soldiers after capturing 132 German troops in 1918?

Answer: Sgt. Alvin York of Pall Mall earned the Medal of Honor, among other awards, after leading an attack during World War I that killed more than 20 German soldiers and captured 132 others. York was initially a conscientious objector because of his deep religious beliefs.