American World War I hero (1887–1964) who received the Medal of Honor for leading a successful charge on a German machine-gun nest that resulted in 28 German deaths and the capture of 132 prisoners. TLS, one page, 8 x 11, Alvin C. York Industrial Institute letterhead, September 13, 1927. Letter to an admirer. In part: “It is indeed a pleasure to comply with your request.” Intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature), toning to bottom edge, and trimmed left edge, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.
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