83rd Infantry Division Trains for War Part 2

[dbar1918]

Show me where Corporal Alvin York used a US Model 1917 for his MOH exploits.

[loganinkosovo]

@dbar1918

From Wikipedia

The M1917 Enfield rifle used by Sergeant Alvin York on October 8, 1918, during the event that would see him awarded the Medal of Honor, is currently located at Middle Tennessee State University.[3] According to his diary, Sergeant York also used a .45 Colt automatic pistol on that day.[4][5] (The film Sergeant York starring Gary Cooper in the title role, had York using an M1903 Springfield rifle and a German Luger pistol.)

[mrgoodvibrations]

Doughboys off to fight the 'War to End all War.'

[Sportsguy333]

this is great, thank you. researching my grandfather in the 83rd during WWII brought this up on page 2. Nothing to do with my research, but hey.

If only they knew what they were getting into...

[Bsg4884]

just curious if you have any others do to the rarity. I'm on the board of a rr /transportation museum that we would love to display this type of film footage since the depot and yatd were built around that time. Please look up Albuquerque whee;s museum for some great shots. Thanks again!

[Bsg4884]

Love it!

[loganinkosovo]

Thanks!

[loganinkosovo]

btw...All of Alvin York's exploits were accomplished with a Remington Enfield Rifle.

Like I said, It's a damned good rifle.

[loganinkosovo]

Remington enfield eddystone rifle.

First manufactured under contract for the british army and then rechambered in 30.06 for American military service.

I used to own one and they are accurate as hell if a bit heaver then a springfield. "I've had both, springfield and remington enfield and the remington is a better rifle all around.

[wotsina]

Are you sure those are Lee Enfield rifles ? Looks more like a Springfield 30 O6 ?