^Lot 363 Sgt. Alvin C. York

American World War I hero (1887–1964) who won the Medal of Honor for leading a successful charge on a German machine-gun nest that resulted in 32 German deaths and the capture of 132 prisoners. Bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by York, payable to H. G. Lipscomb & Co. for $174.71, August 31, 1946. In fine condition, with a vertical fold to left side, cancellation holes to body, and York switching to black ink from blue for the last name of signature.