For what action did Alvin York receive the Medal of Honor?
Holding a trench alone
Leading an attack on a German machine gun nest
Rescuing fellow soldiers
Destroying enemy artillery
Answer
Alvin York received the Medal of Honor for leading an attack on a German machine gun nest during the Battle of the Argonne Forest in World War I. He was credited with killing 25 German soldiers and capturing 132 others. His actions helped to turn the tide of the battle and led to the Allied victory.
The Extraordinary Journey of Alvin York: A Hero's Tale
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