Homer Givens Marker
This historic marker is located at the intersection of North Wood Ave. and Chisholm Road, Florence, Alabama. The text on the marker reads: "The home of Homer Givens, America's first hero in World War I was located .4 of a mile north of this intersection. Following a bloody two-hour batt...
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Cultural resources Homer Givens Marker Dylan Tucker, University of North Alabama |
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Cultural resources Historic Markers; Florence, AL, Lauderdale County, AL |
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This historic marker is located at the intersection of North Wood Ave. and Chisholm Road, Florence, Alabama.
The text on the marker reads: "The home of Homer Givens, America's first hero in World War I was located .4 of a mile north of this intersection. Following a bloody two-hour battle on November 1, 1917 Corporal Givens stood alone after his comrades had fallen.
He then managed to kill three enemy soldiers before being severely wounded by twenty-three pieces of shrapnel. Givens was decorated with France's highest military honor, the Croix De Guerre, His award ceremony was attended by General John J Pershing, Commander of the American Expeditionary Forces." |
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Homer Givens MarkerDylan Tucker, University of North AlabamaHistoric Markers; Florence, AL, Lauderdale County, ALThis historic marker is located at the intersection of North Wood Ave. and Chisholm Road, Florence, Alabama.
The text on the marker reads: "The home of Homer Givens, America's first hero in World War I was located .4 of a mile north of this intersection. Following a bloody two-hour battle on November 1, 1917 Corporal Givens stood alone after his comrades had fallen.
He then managed to kill three enemy soldiers before being severely wounded by twenty-three pieces of shrapnel. Givens was decorated with France's highest military honor, the Croix De Guerre, His award ceremony was attended by General John J Pershing, Commander of the American Expeditionary Forces."Alabama Cultural Resource SurveyLate 1900sTexthttps://omeka.lib.auburn.edu/items/show/1264“Homer Givens Marker”. Accessed 11/04/2015. http://www.lat34north.com/historicmarkersal/ |
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Homer Givens Marker |
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Homer Givens Marker |
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Dylan Tucker, University of North Alabama |
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Dylan Tucker, University of North Alabama |
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