What medal did York first receive before it was upgraded to the Medal of Honor?
Purple Heart
Silver Star
Bronze Star
Distinguished Service Cross
Answer
Alvin York first received the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions during World War I. The medal was later upgraded to the Medal of Honor, the highest military decoration awarded by the United States. York was recognized for his bravery and leadership in leading an attack on a German machine gun nest, capturing 132 enemy soldiers and taking 35 machine guns.
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