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Because of his profession, he became close friends with a number or new york based superheroes. We can help you find the fair value of your comics. Thus among comic book publishers, new york city is the most prominent at marvel. Alvin york, arguably the most celebrated american soldier in world war i, was born on december, 1887, in a log cabin near pall mall, tennessee. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book. York received the medal of honor for his actions on october 8, 1918, during the meuseargonne offensive. Sergeant york christian encounters series 9781595550255.
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