Claim of Appeal for Alvin Collum York
1917
Add to Favorites:
Add all page(s) of this document to activity:
This is a claim of appeal for Alvin Cullum York, who was initially denied his claim for a discharge from the U.S. Army based on religious principles. York later decided to serve in the Army during World War I and was awarded the Medal of Honor.
This primary source comes from the Records of the Army Staff.
National Archives Identifier: 597110
Full Citation: Claim of Appeal for Alvin Collum York; 1917; Official Military Personnel File for Alvin C. York; Official Military Personnel Files, 1912–1998; Records of the Army Staff, Record Group 319; National Archives at St. Louis, St. Louis, MO. [Online Version, https://www.docsteach.org/documents/document/claim-of-appeal-for-alvin-collum-york, April 28, 2024]Rights: Public Domain, Free of Known Copyright Restrictions. Learn more on our privacy and legal page.