Sgt. Alvin C. York Centennial Celebration and Recognition

On Oct. 27, American Legion Nashville Post 5 hosted a centennial event to honor the life and legacy of Sgt. Alvin C. York, World War I Medal of Honor recipient.
A statue of Sgt. Alvin C. York stands at the southeast of the Tennessee State Capitol grounds in Nashville. Sculpted by Felix de Weldon, the memorial was dedicated in 1968.
A statue of Sgt. Alvin C. York stands at the southeast of the Tennessee State Capitol grounds in Nashville. Sculpted by Felix de Weldon, the memorial was dedicated in 1968.
A wreath awaits placement at the base of the Sgt. Alvin C. York statue.
A wreath awaits placement at the base of the Sgt. Alvin C. York statue.
Employees of the Sgt. Alvin C. York State Historic Park wear World War I-era uniforms as part of the centennial program.
Employees of the Sgt. Alvin C. York State Historic Park wear World War I-era uniforms as part of the centennial program.
More than 200 people attended the event, including 30 members of the York family.
More than 200 people attended the event, including 30 members of the York family.
Deborah York, executive director of the Sgt. York Patriotic Foundation and York's great-granddaughter, delivers remarks.
Deborah York, executive director of the Sgt. York Patriotic Foundation and York's great-granddaughter, delivers remarks.
Tom Feuerborn of American Legion Post 22 in Franklin, Tenn., salutes the colors.
Tom Feuerborn of American Legion Post 22 in Franklin, Tenn., salutes the colors.
A musical ensemble from the Alvin C. York Institute in Jamestown, Tenn., performs
A musical ensemble from the Alvin C. York Institute in Jamestown, Tenn., performs "In Flanders Fields."