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 thirty-two German deaths and the capture of 132 prisoners. Bank check, 7 x 2.75, filled out and signed by York, payable to Albert York [his brother] for $2.00, April 21, 1945. Albert has endorsed in indelible pencil on the reverse. Usual punch cancellations near but not touching signature, otherwise fine, crisp condition. R&R COA.
