Sergeant York's Son and Grandson Discuss Gary Cooper's Portrayal of the General 

Andy York passed away this morning he was 92 years young 10/20/22 he was a great man and a very good friend you will be missed very much Andy

Will be 70 my next birthday, and this movie will never grow old, a true story of an American icon.

What a treasure! My Great Grandfather W C Phillips was a minister in the church of Christ and was good friends with both Alvin and Gracie York. He would have lunch with them after worship service. There have been many great Tennesseean’s throughout our Republics history and Sergeant Alivn York is at the top of the list.

I met Mr. Andrew Jackson York at the Alvin York State Park back in about 2003. He was a delight and very informative. He passed away in 2022 at 92. RIP Mr. York.

If the documented history is correct, he was a gentle man with a big heart, with the cunning of a wolf and the ferocity of a lion. A true hero.

I'm 38 and I watch Sergeant York at least twice a month sometimes more

For those who have the opportunity, the York home is available to tour. Although Pall Mall is still very remote and not exactly easy to get to, its worth the trip.

The ENTIRE York family should be considered a national treasure they continue to be OUTSTANDING Americans to this day. God Bless

I was honored to meet Andrew Jackson York and his brother George Herbert Buxton York in 1995 at their father's home in Pall Mall, TN. Both gentlemen told me about their father and shared insights about his life and the example he set for all future generations. I also saw the church that Alvin attended, the cemetery where Alvin and Miss Gracie are buried, as well as the grave of Pastor Pile. One thing that stood out was the quietness and serenity of that area. Absolutely amazing !!!!!!!!

Re; Cooper’s love of guns. It is one of my lasting memories of the film that he so lovingly handled the Springfield rife he was issued,. and so expertly handled it.

my grandfather was friends with Alvin York and made several trips from Texas to Tennessee to visit. He was notified of Alvin's passing and was invited to the funeral but to my knowledge, he was unable to attend. Alvin was born in '87 and grandad was born in '89. My grandfather was a Christian as was Alvin. To my knowledge, neither of them drank .

I met Andrew at the historical site. My grandmother knew Sgt. York. I had been to the gravesite many times with my grandmother.

My Mother was given the middle name of York, but no relation, because Granddaddy wanted her to be strong! She is at 99 years young!

What a legacy. Thanks you, York Family, for your service.

When I was in Boot Camp I was in training with Jimmy York. I went on pass with him one night and meet his father Major York at his house in Columbia South Carolina. I was at Fort Jackson Nov.to Feb. 1968.

I have never seen this video before. So glad I have now.

I grew up in Pall Mall Tennessee even though I was born the same year that Mr. Alvin York passed away. I did get to Fish with his grandson Jeff York. At the grist mill as a young boy.

Gerald York was not only an Army colonel, he was a great one. What a calm, collected leader with abundant intelligence and charm.

Valor is a virtue....but it is the virtue that ensures all the rest.

Love every time TCM plays this movie! Just finished watching this morning. What an honor and priviledge to have a local hero. I live just on the side of Crossville, Tn. Thank you.

Wonderful to see and hear the York family here and talk about the movie and the man. Thank you TMC!!

Sgt Alvin York... great Tennessean... great American.

A truly great story, and a great family. My mom showed me Sargent York when I was a kid. I still love the movie and will show my kids when they’re old enough to understand it.

What memories that brings back! I never met his son or grandson (wish I had). One of the favorite chapters of my book (pages 45-51 in the hardcover version)is "Graduating and Going to Work in "Hillbilly" country". I took over the route in the 'Hill' country of Tennessee from C. R. Byrd who was retiring from Greenwald Shoe Co, after many years. C. R. convinced Sgt. York to meet me in the house that that state of Tennessee had given him., even though he was not well at the time. Sgt. York spoke about our great country (nothing about the war) and the importance of educating our youth properly. I always treasured meeting an listening to his old Scottish-English accent which was common in the Sequatchie valley of Tennessee at the time. I am truly saddened as to what is happening to our corrupt educational system today, which does not bode well for the future of our country.

York was actually Commissioned a Major during ww2.

I fell in love with "Miss Gracey" at 11 years old, when this was on TV one night in the late great 60's of old.

We met Andrew while vacationing 25 years ago. Wonderful man! He answered all my questions but couldn't answer why his Dad had a mustache but Gary Cooper was clean shaven in the movie. Thank you for sharing this video!

NOW THIS IS SPECTACULAR AND HISTORICAL. GREAT RESPECT FOR THIS FAMILY. SGT, YORK IS A GREAT FILM. GOD LOVES THESE GUYS. I HAVE TO VISIT THIS HOME TO SHOW RESPECT.

We had the great pleasure of meeting Andrew at the Sgt York homeplace one afternoon. Nobody else around and it was beyond wonderful for two hours. The movie is great BUT read the real life story - the movie of course takes a lot of liberties. The property in Pall Mall, TN is truly truly one of the most magical historical places I have ever been. Pall Mall is not easy to get to.

THIS WAS WONDERFUL - MY WIFE AND BOTH WATCHED THIS VIDEO AND THOROUGHLY ENJOYED IT - THANKS FOR POSTING IT - BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We saw Sargent York historic site just by chance.

Blessings to the family and all who were there. I think it was June Lockhart's first acting role (as Sgt. York's sister).

Cant tell you how many times I have watched this movie

Thats one of my favorite movies.

God bless Alvin York. I was introduced to the 1941 film by my grandparents 9 years ago when I was 16 years old. I am now 25 and it still resonates with me on what type of man I want to be... a God-fearing, proud American. I am now 25, fresh out of college and yet this film still hits home to me and remains a staple among my favorite movies. I hope to visit his home someday and potentially meet one of the York family members.

I was in the first grade with Gerald York in the early 50s at Elemetary school in Nashville TN. at Trevecca Nazarene College . MS.Spurells little two room School. His Dad was a student at Trevecca college as so was my Dad...I think that was 1952 or 53.... We shared the same desk. 😊😊😊

In spring of 2023 my wife and I stopped at the York homestead. We toured the house and then went outside into the side yard. I immediately noticed the rock outcropping up on the mountainside a couple miles away. I immediately knew what it was and immediately made tears came to my eyes! God Bless Alvin York! And his family and all he did education post war! We also visited hit gravesite nearby.

I would have loved talking to Alvin York. I saw this movie again yesterday. It is one of the best "feel good" movies I have ever seen. To me, this is what a movie should show. I believe many movies today send out bad messages to people. Some are so ridiculous. The film makers today should see this.

York was awesome also Audy Murphy

Great clip...many thanks to TCM .

One of my favorite movies of all time. And I love Alvin York.❤

Thank you preserving this

Alvin C York Vetearns Hospital,Murfressboro,Tennessee.

Father,Grandfather,Son,Grandson of the York family.

My wife Karen and I both went to Trevecca with Gerald York. He brought a family copy of the movie to see on a Friday night, which we the College saw in McClurkan Auditorium.

It's because of the soldier, protecting our freedoms, are we able to produce movies like this and to watch them.

A truly wonderful man and human being i wish a tenth of a man to my children r I.p Sir

Alvin York is my distant cousin

SALUTE to this Patriot ! WOW, 65 and seems I am only now hearing about this Great man, seems I remember the movie as a child but don't think I ever saw it, with the History of this nation being eroded and intentionally removed it is sad to think that one day he may be smeared as many other historical figures are today !

This is so wonderful.

I cannot find my favorite line from the movie anyplace online. It actually goes with my name tag. Before being drafted Alvin York is teaching his Sunday School Class, and a student asks him if the Bible is always right. Alvin York replies, “There ain’t nothing in the Book that ain’t the Truth!”

..that was the great America before.. when people prayed before eating and before going to bed...

My father served in the 2nd Infantry Division artillery in France in WWI. He was 17 when he reached France. He said the American people would never know what they went through over there. The depression actually started in the Plains early, so he went into a recruiting station about three years after the war to rejoin and get a new start. They ran him out, saying he was too young to be in the Army. Imagine... three years after the war. He brought in his discharge and they signed him up. They were iron men in those days. I still have newspaper clippings of the IRS pursuing Sgt. York for some alleged debt he owed the country. This while he lay on his eventual death bed. Funny, you don't hear this gratitude from his country mentioned much.

An amazing American family. So sad that so much is being done to destroy the values of a nation that produced such men.

Great movie......needs to be out in BLUERAY !

That was great. I am surprised no David Crockett York? Thank you TCM and the York's from TN.

Should be introduced as Col. York (Ret.)

I remember being a young boy going to the York mill Andy York sitting on the front porch talking to my dad. Y.A.I class of1982

Happy Birthday June Lockhart (96) who potrayed Rosey York in Sergeant York (1941)

My daddy was raised in that part of Tn. Till the day he passed he talked that special English, he always said he hoped someone, translation helped someone. Those mountain people were hard working and honest to a fault. Wish this country still had that type of people instead of the communist northern type s

What an awesome family!!!

Can you imagine today's generation can't figure out whether to use the men's or women's bathroom. Look at the great heritage we have. How did this nation fall apart so badly?😭

Every school child needs to see that movie of a true American patriot!

Check out Sgt. Paul Huff, Cleveland, TN Also a great man and highly decorated as Sgt. York

I Saw that film year's ago and I don't think that I could have done what he did capturing 132 German Prisoners of war single handley whilst being shot at and let Me ask this Question howmany more Men and Women could do the Samething

Sgt York I believe in WWII was promoted to major. I think he stayed state side because of his age and health.

Disgusting what the IRS did to him,

Great video!!

Alvin C. York 1887 - 1964

I am a part of Sergeant York‘s family he is my distant cousin

When you think Calvin York was awarded The Medal of Honour, a man of great dignity and a selfless patriot with deep moral values and on the other extreme, Douglas Macarthur was awarded the Medal of Honour for political reasons.

wow just amazing

One son Andrew Jackson York,named after a former president.

This is one of my favorite movies. "Jim-town" "It air." :-)

I Watched This Movie last , Weekend , I L♥️VE THIS MOVIE & COULDN’T OF BEEN ANY BETTER , EXCEPT LONGER ♥️‼️➕⚜️GODS🕊➕ BLESSINGS TO “ ALL “ , I 🔸Also Loved “ ALL THE ACTORS 🔸 “ IN THE MOVIE 🇺🇸 ⚜️ SERGEANT YORK ⚜️🇺🇸

The episode where York and his mule were struck by lightning didn't happen. Very effective in the movie, though.

Andrew you are my 6th cousin. My grandma was a Lane and grew up in Graysville.

a true american hero and legend, god bless

I watched this movie a long long time ago. Along with “ No time for Sargents “. Both are wonderful shows but one is comedy.

We need more Americans like him.

I personally knew both men!!

York did not act alone. The other men in his company have, even today, failed to be recognized for their heroism. Why York allowed himself to be used by his superiors and made into an exclusive hero is a mystery to me. He appeared to have otherwise been a good man. The movie is almost completely, Hollywood mythology.

Contrary to the title, SGT York was a noncom, not a general. COL York couldn't have served in Korea, as the moderator mistakenly said.

To Steve w amen to that

are any of you yorks familiar with noah francis york from edmondson county,ky. (deceased) ?

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Cool story if it was true, but of course it tells a story instead of the story. Sgt. York was only one of sixteen soldiers in that battle. There is a new documentary that actually tells. the true story of went. on that day. The York family has been living off that name since WWI.

what a hero srg york no such men in 2022 .the worlds loss

Alvin York is my Cousin, through my Great Uncle Carlton Nichols

Alvin C York was not a general, do your homework

I'm wondering which York was A Marine? Thank you.

Unfortunately with all that is going on right now with this 'great reset', Sergeant York and the legacy he left behind will continue to go down like the Titanic as is the whole western way of life, surely the 'end of days'.

related to my wife, I think Brooks

BROWN SHOES?

Would be my 4th and 5th cousins.

Why would he try to make a dollar off of what his grandfather would not

May I suggest another American's name for a descendant? Alvin.

What a sin that this is all built on a 100 years lie. The truth always comes out.

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General?? What are you, Chinese??